"Good memories of times with the Simons girls down the hill from
my Grandma. Also went to high school with Dennis. My thoughts are with you. Keep in mind Gods promise of ridding the earth forever of death at Rev. 21:3,4. "
In loving memory of
Alene L. Simons
November 23, 1932 - August 19, 2014
Alene L. Simons, 81, of DeWitt, Iowa, died on Tuesday morning, August 19, 2014, at her home in DeWitt, Iowa, surrounded by her family.
A celebration of Alene's life will be held at 3:30 P.M., Friday, August 22, 2014 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. on Friday, August 22, 2014 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.
Alene LaNeta Templeton was born on November 23, 1932 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Kent and LaNeta (Hute) Templeton. She was educated at the Welton school. She married William K. "Bill" Simons on December 31, 1949 in Maquoketa, Iowa. He preceded her in death on July 18, 2001.
Alene raised five children and through the years had also worked as a waitress for area restaurants, egg handler for Hoffman Eggs, and for the creamery in Welton. Additionally, she and her late husband Bill had worked at flea markets selling homemade products. They had also built several homes and then sold them, long before the practice of "flipping" houses was popular.
Alene enjoyed staying very busy. She enjoyed tatting, bowling, crocheting, crafts and sewing. She liked working outside and especially enjoyed playing board games with her grandchildren. She was an avid bingo player and was known for always preparing a big feast during the holidays.
Those left to honor Alene's memory include her daughters, Debra (Dean) Tillis of Stockton, IL, Nina (Roy) Buff of Casar, NC, and Teresa Simons of Delmar, IA; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; a sister Judy (Art) Jones of Maquoketa, IA; and brothers Fay (Virginia) Templeton of DeWitt, IA, Gary (Denise) Templeton of Spokane, WA, Larry (Debra) Templeton of Maquoketa, IA and Lee (Beverly) Templeton of Clarence, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 sons Terry and Dennis, 4 brothers Gerald, Roy, Ronnie and Gene, and an infant great-grandchild Jaxson Bell.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Alene L. Simons memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Teresa, I'm so sorry to hear this news of your wonderful mom. She was such a beautiful kind lady. Lanny told me she saw and talked to you. Again, My sympathies are with you, as well as prayers."
"Teresa and family I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. So sorry for your loss. "
"Teresa and your family are in thoughts and prayers."
"Teresa thinking of you and your family, sorry for your loss."
"So sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you and your families."
"TERESA IM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF UR MOM PASSEN "
"Judy and Art and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Alene. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you."
"Deb & Dean & family, we are sorry to hear about your mom.May the memories help you through the difficult times. You're in our prayers."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. We will miss Alene in the neighborhood! We enjoyed visiting with her and will miss her walking with Bella. We are thinking of you during this difficult time and our condolences go out to you all."
"Sorry to hear of your loss! You are in my thoughts and prayers."