E. Elzabeth SIM

SIMMS, E. Elzabeth (nee Sim) - In loving memory of Elizabeth (Liz) Simms, 72 years, who passed away on Friday February 13, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital Sudbury. Born in Thunder Bay (Port Arthur) Ontario, she graduated from Kings Secretarial College Toronto. Beloved wife of John Van Leeuwen of Sudbury. Predeceased by her parents Alex (Scotty) and Margaret Sim of Thunder Bay and various aunts and uncles. She was predeceased by husband John (Jack) Sims of Kirkland Lake. Loving mother of Leslie (husband John Watkinson of Parry Sound) and John B. Simms (wife Nicole) of Sudbury. Cherished grandmother of Tara (husband Francis), Billy, Jessica, Kate, Lydia, Tonino & Vanessa and great grandmother of Greyson. Sadly missed by brother David and sister-in- law Mary of Calgary, Aunt Gladys and cousin Victoria of Thunder Bay along with cousin Beatrice of Winnipeg, sister-in-laws Althea of Kirkland Lake and Bonnie of London and niece Sue (husband Greg) of Sudbury. Upon settling in Sudbury, Liz commenced secretarial work for J.L Richards & Associates Limited for over 20 years and spent the last 14 years with Northern Reinforcing Products Ltd. Liz was a member and dance instructor with the Sampo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club. Liz will be remembered for her calm and caring presence, her devotion to family and joy in her friends here in Sudbury, London and Thunder Bay. Liz leaves us with treasured memories of her sense of humor, card playing abilities, dance instructions and unconditional love. A Celebration of Life and Blessings will be held at the Lockerby Royal Canadian Legion, 2200 Long Lake Rd., Sudbury on Monday February 16th, 2009 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to LOUGHEEN FUNERAL HOME. Flowers, donations or messages of condolence available online at www.lougheed.org 11415458