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Patrick Mark “Pat” Simmons, age 50, a resident of Howard, Kansas died Friday, July 23, 2010. He was born March 2, 1960 in Larned, Kansas the son of Vincent Dennis and Grace Lavada (Bird) Simmons.
Pat was a graduate of Larned High School and a graduate of Bethany College class of 1982. On June 4, 1983 Pat was united in marriage to Debra Eileen Higdon in Ottawa, Kansas. For 28 years Pat was a teacher and coach for West Elk High School. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline, Kansas. Other memberships included the West Elk Booster Club and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council #14817.
Pat is survived by his wife Debbie of Howard, Kansas, one son Lucas Simmons of Howard, Kansas, two daughters; Tara Simmons of Topeka, Kansas and Heather Simmons of Lawrence, Kansas, four brothers; Vincent Simmons and his wife Fran of Garden City, Kansas, Joe Simmons and his wife Jean of Larned, Kansas, Jerome Simmons and his wife Robin of Olathe, Kansas and Kevin Simmons and his wife Leann of Larned, Kansas, three sisters: Lavada Rowe and her husband Dale of Scranton, Kansas, Veronica Holloman and her husband Steve of Topeka, Kansas and Monica Schneweis and her husband Larry of Dodge City, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM Monday at the church with visitation to follow until 7:30 PM. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Patrick Simmons Children’s Educational Fund and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.
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