Mass of Christian Burial for Marvin A. Simon, 85, Lawrence will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2017 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Simon passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 9, 1932 in Andale, Kansas the son of Roman J. and Josephine M. Heimerman Simon.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He retired in 1996 after 41 years in the retail business. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. John's Council #1372 and the Dorsey-Liberty Post #14, American Legion.
He married Connie L. Betlach on October 26, 1955 in Garden City, Kansas. She preceded him in death December 18, 2000.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Lisa Simon, Lawrence; grandson, Aaron Simon; and two brothers, Gerald Simon, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Harlan Simon, Meridian, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie; son, Brad Simon; and three brothers, Darvey Lee Simon, Clyde Simon and Thomas Simon.
A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. followed by a visitation until 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2017 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the McKinney Trust Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
For more information or to post a condolence, please visit warrenmcelwain.com.
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Rest Marvin, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Harry Simpson
October 3, 2017
Sending my sympathy to Aaron and Lisa. Thinking of you and praying for comfort and healing. Uncle Marv has left many fun filled memories for us in Nebraska.
Blessings,
Lisa Simonds, Kyle Simonds, Keri, Alec and Ellie Anania
Lisa Simonds
October 2, 2017
Brad and family ,Harlan and Jet Families --our Heiman family sends you our sincere Sympathy at the loss of our dear friend Marvin. We had many good times with him. May he rest in peace!
Toke Heiman,Kathleen, Bill , Jeannie, Patricia,
Jon and Chris.
Thelma Heiman
October 2, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with my special friend Marilyn at this time of loss. Marv will be missed by all who were so close to him. Blessings!
Barb Nelson
October 2, 2017
Our condolences to your loved ones. We shall keep Marvin in our hearts forever. And in our prayers.
Cathy and Robert Conn
October 1, 2017
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