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1923 - 2013
 Lorraine Ernestine Simmons age 90 of Bass Lake Gowen passed away Friday December 13,2013 at Our Place Cares in Greenville.
She was born in Big Rapids Michigan on March 3,1923 the daughter of Joseph Frank Kulas and Ida Adeline Beyer Kulas.
Her parents and siblings; Grace Bramington, Pauline Sanderson, Glenn Kulas and Joseph Kulas have all preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of Big Rapids High School in 1941 and worked during WWII and after the War she married Wallace G. Simmons Jr. Together they worked forming Simmons Gravel Co and she became a supervisor and long time employee of the Belding Fruit Storage Co. She was an active member until her health decline, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, where she was one of the founding charter members. She was in the Lutheran Womens Missionary League (LWML), the Ladies Circle of Mt. Calvary and the Quilters of the Church. Lorraine was an independent and hard worker in all her activities and shown her family the value of a strong work ethic.
She raised three sons who all followed that work value, Wally, John and Larry. Her grandchildren also respected her strong will and determination.
Her son Wallace Edward preceded her in death on April 12, 2006 and her husband Wally Jr. died on July 2, 2009.
She is survived by her sons; John A. (Cassandra) Simmons of Gowen and Larry J. (Gloria) Simmons of Greenville, her grandchildren; Stacy (Don) Watts, Stefanie (Mike) Henry, Lori (Scott) Johnston, Steven (Angela) Simmons, Denise Simmons, Cindy Simmons, Kelly Simmons, Taryn Simmons, great grandchildren, Alexander Watts, Cayla Watts, Zachary Henry, Rebecca Henry, Cassie Lorraine Simmons and Chance Kinsley,her sister Johanna Fritzi Perdue, sisters-in-law, Bonnie Kulas and Dorothy Simmons and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday December 28,2013 at 11 AM from Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church with Rev. Jeffrey Wilhem as officiant. Interment will be in the Mt. Calvary Memory Garden. Memorial contributions may be given to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church (908 W. Oak St. Greenville or Gentiva Hospice (4081 Cascade Rd SE #400, Grand Rapids, MI 49546).
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Bob Braman
Saturday December 21, 2013 at
10:11 AM
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Many ancient memories of working in the hot sun trimming Christmas trees, with an afternoon respite at Bass Lake to recharge! Prayers for you, even as you sort through a treasure chest full of memories, and many thanks to God.
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Gerald and Mary Ellen Tovatt
Friday December 20, 2013 at
11:56 PM
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Larry, Gloria , John, Cassie, and Family. We are sorry for your loss. A good long life, she raised a great family.
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Bryan & Nancy Daimler
Friday December 20, 2013 at
12:24 PM
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So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
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Clark Kent
Thursday December 19, 2013 at
10:29 PM
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Larry, sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Praying God gives you strength during this time.
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Joe and Linda Kulas
Sunday December 15, 2013 at
8:15 PM
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John, Larry, and families,
We are very sad to hear of Aunt Lorraine's passing, but we know that she's already giving your father "what for" because he was always up to something. I have such great memories of her and your entire family at Bass Lake when we were all growing up. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Joe and Linda
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Dave and Sharon Hurst
Sunday December 15, 2013 at
5:02 PM
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Larry, John and families,
We have so many good memories of Wally and Lorraine. Dave shares stories all the time of things he did with your family growing up out here and I never will forget the first time I met Wally! They were wonderful people. We loved them both.
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Ron & Cheryl Porter
Sunday December 15, 2013 at
1:04 PM
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John & Larry,
Sorry to hear of Larraine's passing. Was a good friend and a good worker at the Belding Fruit Sales. Always wanted to get things right before going to the shipping dock. Thoughts and prayers to you during these trying times.
Blessings,
Ron & Cheryl
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Pastor Martin Greunke
Saturday December 14, 2013 at
2:28 PM
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Yvonne and I send our love and sympathy to all her family; Lorraine always held a special spot in my heart; we know that you will miss her but God gave her 90 years of life, a milestone for her and her family.
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Diane & Stan Neitzel
Saturday December 14, 2013 at
12:28 PM
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Dear Simmons Family,
Sympathy to you at the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. She was much a part of my growing up years at Bass Lake and Mt. Calvary and will be fondly remembered always.
May God grant you Peace and Comfort,
Diane (Hurst) & Stan Neitzel
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Sheila Kitchen
Friday December 13, 2013 at
4:35 PM
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To Lorraine's family. I was so sorry to learn of Lorraine's passing. I remember all the good times at Bass Lake with all of the Simmons.
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