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William Richard Simons

20 Dec 1865 – 3 Jan 1934

Birth	20 Dec 1865
Death	3 Jan 1934
Cemetery	White Owl Cemetery White Owl , Meade County , South Dakota , USA
Added by	Dawn Bilik on 22 Dec 2010
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8737280

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SD - Sturgis Weekly Record 11 Jan 1934 WILLIAM RICHARD SIMONS: died at his White Owl ranch on January 3. A few weeks ago he suffered a paralytic stroke, after which complications set in causing his death. Mr. Simons was born 20 December 1865 at Ellenboro WI. At the age of 14 years, he moved with his parents to NE. On 15 January 1888 he was married to Lettie Butcher. To this union were born 8 children: Gertrude, Elmer, Archie, Guy, Violet, Sam, Jimmy and Ida. He moved with his family to his ranch at White Owl in 1895, where he lived until the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his wife and 8 children; 29 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; 3 brothers and 6 sisters, all of whom he dearly loved. Billie was one of the oldest and best known pioneers in White Owl and surrounding country and his affectionate nature made him one of the best loved men in the community. His passing will long be mourned by his family, other relatives, many friends and neighbors. Services were held {no date} in the White Owl Church, with Rev. W.E. Bishop officiating. {funeral details listed} At the grave, Rev. Fr Doyle, Marcus officiated at a short and impressive Catholic ceremony as a tribute to Billy. {Interment at White Owl Cemetery}

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Family

Parents

• John Jackson Simons 1826–?
• Lucinda Marie Betts Simons 1842–1924

Spouse

• Mary Lettie Butcher Simons 1868–1936 FaG

Siblings

• Elizabeth Jane Simons Allman 1863–1927
• Martha Ann Simons Ostendorf 1868–1940
• John Louis "Johnny" Simons 1869–1944
• Betsy Lucinda Simons King 1873–1956
• Angie Lena Simons Morgan 1875–1956
• James Walter "Jimmy" Simons 1877–1904
• Mary Elmira Simons Quinn 1880–1955
• Grant Alowisha Simons 1881–1966
• Garfield A. Simons 1881–1964
• Laura B. Simons Gorman 1884–1952
• Wealthy May Simons Calloway 1887–1966

Children

• Addie Gertrude "Gertie" Simons Rapp 1888–1977 FaG
• Elmer Billy Simons 1891–1955 FaG
• Archie William Simons 1893–1978 FaG
• Violet Ruby Simons Rapp 1894–1954 FaG
• Guy J. Simons 1897–1985 FaG
• Samuel Elza Simons 1902–1984 FaG
• James H. Simons 1907–1985 FaG
• Ida Lucinda Simons Kayrasvopio 1910–2004 FaG

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