"Judy, so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your mom as always sweet and kind. She always had a smile and a kind word."
In loving memory of
Dolores Simon
June 27, 1915 - July 3, 2010
Dolores Simon, 95, of Webster City, died Saturday,
July 3, 2010 at the Hamilton Hospital. A Funeral Mass
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas
Aquinas Catholic Church, with Rev. Scott Boone
presiding. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Foster Funeral and Cremation
Center from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Recitation
of the rosary will be at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday with a
scripture service to follow at 7:00 p.m.
Dolores Barbara Byer, daughter of Cornelius and
Otilda Seitz Byer, was born June 27, 1915 at Cashton,
WI. She attended Winona State Teachers College.
On July 24, 1936, she married Bernard Nicholas Simon
at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winona, MN. The
couple resided at Owatonna, MN, then moved to Boone,
IA. In 1943, they moved to Webster City. Returning to
Owatonna in 1959, where they owned and operated a grocery
store. They returned to Webster City in 1963. She was
employed as a retail clerk for J.C. Penney for 26 years
in Webster City. Mrs. Simon resided at Crestview
Apartments for 3 years following her husband's death
on June 2nd of 2007.
Mrs. Simon is survived by sons and daughter-in-law,
Rod Simon of Boise, SD; Don Simon and fiancé, Phylis Burns of
Harriman, TN; Jon and Bev Simon of Owatonna, MN;
daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Nevin Baker of
St. Augustine, FL; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren;
sister, Cleo Hamerski of Silver Springs, MD; and several
nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death
by her parents; daughter-in-law, Ginny Simon; grandson,
Scott Michael Baker; sisters, Madge Voelker and Milly Wieczorek.
She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church;
a 65 year member of Catholic Daughters, where she had served as
Grand Regent; charter member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority; a 60
year member of the Webster City Country Club Ladies Golf
Association and publicity chair for 35 years; past president of
the Womens Club; a former member of the church choir and the
Webster City Community Chorus; a teachers aid at St, Thomas School
for 11 years; belonged to a rummy club, several bridge clubs;
was an avid golfer, loved to play cards, sing and go dancing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Thomas
Aquinas School.
Tributes
"I love you and miss you Grandma. "
"May your soul Rest in Peace Grandma. You will never be forgotten."
"Rest in Peace Mom. You gave me great memories the last week we were together. Hope you are together with Dad, Scotty, your family & all of your friends that passed on before you having a nice reunion."
"Delores..You were the life of "the party" where ever you went.. If there wasn't a party, you'd make one happen. How remarkable a memory you made for your last birthday party - Wishing all of the many celebrants of your life well.. you touched many lives."
"Rest in peace Grandma, you will be missed and never forgotten. "
"Rest in Peace Grandma."
"I'll miss you Grandma! You will always be remembered and kept alive through stories to your great grandchildren."
"I have been the secretary at St. Thomas School for 20 years. Dolores was the most amazing person. I used to type her Christmas letter every year and was always amazed at how busy and active she and Bernie were! When she was not feeling well or had been in the hospital, she would call me at the school and say, "Sharon, tell those kids to pray for me!". And they did! My son Jay was one of Dolores's Prayer Partners and was an Altar Server at their 65 anniversary Mass. She had such a connection with all the kids and they would always make a point of staying in contact with her even after they were grown. I remember at Christmas time when they still lived in their house, she would have the whole class of kids come over with their teacher and they would have a Christmas party. Dolores would shoo the teacher to the kitchen to drink coffee with Bernie and she would stay in the living room with all the kids, singing Christmas songs, doing Christmas plays, and playing games. She was truly an inspirational person! Her and Bernie's marriage was one that we all envied. They are now together again. Dolores will be missed by all of us but the lives she has touched are countless! She was the most faith filled person I have ever known. I will treasure all my memories of time spent with her!"
" Aunt Dolores will be sadly missed by the Simon family. We have fond memories of her. We always looked forward to seeing her and Uncle Bernie. May she rest in peace."
"Miss you Gma! Rest now with Gpa. Love you, Kelly"
"aunt Dolores was a special woman. they don't make them like that very often. She truly use the gifts God gave her. She will be remembered and missed."
"I'm sure Grandpa has already thrown a party for you in heaven. I'll miss you Grandma. All my love, Tammy"
"I have known Delores since I was 7 years old and am now 71. She and my mother, Ginny Scholz were best freinds until my motehr's death. I always loved to visit with Delores and Bernie and I have so many fond memories. She was loved by both my sister, Carol and myself. "
"Knew this wonderful lady from church and I remember when she was my teacher's aid in 3rd grade. That has been a few years now, but when ever I saw her she always knew who I was. She will be greatly missed."
"A note to Delores, my sister- My fondest memories of you are when we were little, we slept and played together,had afternoon tea parties and played paper dolls, but then, you grew up and married Burnie. What an amazing guy he was. I was your bridesmaid and it was the greatest thing that I had ever done. I wish we could have been together more, but miles separated us, however I treasured our telephone calls. In Winona we were always called the Byer girls, now it is just the Byer Girl. I love you and always had and will miss you!-your sister Cleo."
"Dolores was like an adopted Grandmother. I'll miss our visits. She checked out in style...right at the end of her party. I wonder if she planned it that way? Til we meet again..."
"Judy--thinking of you and your family. Sorry to hear about your mom. Know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers."
"So sorry to hear of my great-aunt's passing. I am unable to attend services but wish to pass my love to the family. I will be praying the rosary right along with you here at home in Virginia. "
"Tom and Marianne Hamerski send our prayers and thoughts to the entire Simon family. Aunt Dolores sure did make the most out of the years given to her, and hope all can find a way to celebrate her wonderful life in peace."