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CHARLES VERNON SIMMONS
January 10, 1941 May 6, 2021
Charles Vernon Simmons, 80, husband of Rose Marie Simmons and son of Henry and Amelia (Martel) Simmons, passed away peacefully May 6, 2021 at Willowbrook Place in Littleton, Colorado.
Charles, born January 10, 1941, graduated from Medina High School, Class of 1959 and attended Taylor University in Marion, Indiana. He was employed by Otter Tail Power Company, Fergus Falls, Minnesota until 1982 then retired in 2003 from the Municipal Power Company of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Charles was an avid outdoors-man who enjoyed fishing. He cherished family and friends.
Charles and his wife of 58 years, Rose Marie, were married in Marion Indiana September 24, 1960 and had three children, Charles Jr., Voneelya Marie and John Charles.
Charles is preceded in death by his wife Rose Marie, son John Charles, parents Henry and Amelia Simmons, brother Arlis Simmons and sister Rose Marie Kenny.
Surviving Charles, are his sisters Phyllis Kemmet (Bismarck, ND) and Betty Lou Ouellette (Lemoore, CA), son Charles Simmons Jr. (Conifer, CO) and daughter Voneelya Simmons (Los Angeles, CA).
A Memorial Service is planned for Charles, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Medina Village Cemetery in Medina, North Dakota.
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Elaine Dumonceaux
April 2, 2025
I just saw this and I am so sorry to learn of his passing. I knew Charles and Rose when we lived in Hallock, Mn. Charles and Voneelya were just little.
Linda Kenny
May 16, 2024
I miss Uncle Charles. He was so attentive, caring and helpful to everyone, (not just family.)
He never complained. His sisters Rosie and Phyllis looked forward to his phone calls. So did I.
Love Linda
Linda Kenny niece
May 22, 2021
I will miss Uncle Charles so much. He was a great uncle. He was the best father, husband, brother, son, neighbor, and friend. To quote a much over used expression, he would really " give you the shirt off of his back", no questions asked.
All of us who were honored to know Charles on our earth will truly miss him. Heaven and all of his loved ones who have passed before him will be anxiously awaiting his jubilant arrival.
I love you Uncle Charles.
Linda
Hazel Specht Kalenze
May 22, 2021
I am so very sorry to hear about Charles. My prayers and condolences are with you all.
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