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Gerald Bruce Simmons

Birth	:	16 Dec 1936 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Jul 2012 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Antioch Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1002998, -91.9147034
Description	:	Gerald Bruce Simmons, 75, of 1385 Nipa Boulevard, Fairfield, IA passed away on July 17, 2012, at his family home after an eight year bout with cancer. Burce was born on December 16, 1936 in Fairfield, IA, to James H.(Jay)Simmons and Eva Lauder Simmons. He graduated from Pleasant Plain High School in 1954. He married Patricia Echelberry on December 1, 1956 in Memphis, Missouri. Bruce was a farmer his entire life. The family farm was established by his grandfather, Samuel Clemons Simmons in 1899. He also planted native seedlings as a private contractor through his business ConServe... Read More	Gerald Bruce Simmons, 75, of 1385 Nipa Boulevard, Fairfield, IA passed away on July 17, 2012, at his family home after an eight year bout with cancer. Burce was born on December 16, 1936 in Fairfield, IA, to James H.(Jay)Simmons and Eva Lauder Simmons. He graduated from Pleasant Plain High School in 1954. He married Patricia Echelberry on December 1, 1956 in Memphis, Missouri. Bruce was a farmer his entire life. The family farm was established by his grandfather, Samuel Clemons Simmons in 1899. He also planted native seedlings as a private contractor through his business ConServe with his grandson Dakota Simmons. He seeded more than 5,000 acres in the Jefferson County area over the course of the last 15 years. Burce worked for American Chain and Cable Company from 1956 to 1970 when he quit, devoting his time to farming and to his family. Bruce was a dedicated educator for the Batterers' Education Program through the Eighth Judicial District, teaching classes in Fairfield, Ottumwa, Knoxville, Washington, Oskaloosa, Albia, and Centerville from 1992 until his death. Bruce and Patsy were also instrumental in providing a home for over 40 teenaged foster children for more than 15 years. Bruce's passion for helping others was illustrated most fully in his dedication to Alcoholics Anonymous as an active member for more than 24 years. Bruce is survived by his wife, Patricia, sons Brian Simmons and wife Cassandre of Fairfield, Craig Simmons and wife Judy of Birmingham, and Jim Simmons and wife Trina of Libertyville, and daughter Deb Simmons Buckingham and husband Roger of Brighton. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Shelly Decker of Central City; Jamie Simmons and Keegan Buckingham, both of Chicago, IL; Jeremy Simmons and Hailey Patrick Simmons of Fairfield; Kipp Buckingham of Tucson, AZ; Shelbie Simmons of Birmingham; Dakota and Sierra Simmons of Libertyville; and Grace and Quinn Buckingham of Brighton. In addition, two great grandchildren survive: Amber and Brett Decker. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Eva Simmons and two infant children, Larry and Kathleen, and daughter-in-law Jennifer Simmons. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 19 at the Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA, from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be 10 am Friday, July 20 at the Victory Fellowship Church in Brighton, IA, with Rev. Andrew Zuehlke officiating. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Salvation Army, Women's Crisis Center and Women's Shelter of Ottumwa, or Half The Sky Foundation.

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Gerald Bruce Simmons's memorial is located at: Antioch Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Gerald Bruce Simmons death?
Gerald Bruce Simmons death on 17 Jul 2012 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.1002998
Longitude: -91.9147034

Family Members:

Parent

Jay H Simmons

(1897 - 1983)

Eva J Lauder Simmons

(1899 - 1976)

Children

Larry Eugene Simmons

(1965 - 1965)

Kathleen Ann Simmons

(1973 - 1973)

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Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

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8. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
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13. Polishville Cemetery
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14. Chillcott Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0558000, -91.8286300

15. Lower Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0882000, -91.8085000

16. Salina Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

17. Clay Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1857986, -91.9218979

18. Laux Park Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1913920, -91.9098620

19. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

20. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

21. Ann Gowey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1999642, -91.8974728

22. Peterson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0393982, -91.8075027

23. Blue Point Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1618996, -92.0218964

24. Bethesda Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000