Loretta Simonson Obituary

Loretta M. Simonson of Colorado Springs passed away October 11, 2009. Daughter of Emil and Helen Lundeen, she was born in Ely, Minnesota on May 5, 1934. Loretta was married to Ronald N. Simonson on September 18, 1952, who predeceased her in 1985. As a nationally known Professional Registered Parliamentarian, she was a frequent instructor on parliamentary procedure. She served as the President of the Colorado Springs Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians twice - from 1974 to 1975 and from 1998 to 1999. She was President of the Colorado Association of Parliamentarians from 1980 to 1982, where she was on the Honor Roll of Instructors. For 14 years, Loretta served on the board of the National Association of Parliamentarians including her term as President from 1993 to 1995. She was on the Parliamentary Research Committee as well as authoring articles for National Parliamentarian. She was also active in her church, First Church of Christ, Scientist, Colorado Springs. She served the church as Parliamentarian of Meetings, Chair of the History Committee, and as a Sunday School teacher in addition to serving in numerous other capacities. In addition to her professional and family life, Loretta has long been admired for her love of learning and teaching, her selfless willingness to help others, and her reliance on and adherence to principle. Loretta is survived by her sons, Norman L. Simonson of Evergreen, and Eric R. Simonson of Florissant. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Nichole and Jessica Simonson of Evergreen and Ronald and Emily Simonson of Florissant. A memorial service honoring Loretta will be held Friday, October 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Avenue in Colorado Springs. Tributes to her can be contributed and viewed at www.swan-law.com in the obituary section. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Association of Parliamentarians (888-NAP-2929) or First Church of Christ, Scientist of Colorado Springs (632-0051).