Phyllis A Simon

Phyllis Simon, age 83, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her home in Ithaca. She was born October 24, 1937 in Omaha to Donald and Phyllis (Hert) Capalite. On January 14, 1954 she married Gerald J. Simon in Pendleton, California. She is survived by her children Bunnie McGee of Fremont, Terri (Dory) Hall of Wahoo, Shelly Trudell of Fremont, Jerry (Lori) Simon Jr. of Ithaca, Dan (Mollie) Simon of Ithaca, Candie (Tom) Wageman of Ithaca, Tom (Beth) Simon of Yutan; 27 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; many wonderful sisters, nieces, nephews, and close friends. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Jerry, Sr.; parents Don and Phyllis Capalite; parents-in-law Albert and Lillian Simon; granddaughter Rachel Simon; granddaughter-in-law Summer Simon; sister Darlene Frost; and brothers Larry Hert and Donnie Capalite. Phyllis was well known for her faith. She was a member of Lifesong Church in Wahoo. She spent many years mentoring believers, and ministered to so many people, both young and old. Her faith and her family were her life – but it didn’t stop there. She became “mom” and “grandma” to so many others. It didn’t take long to feel right at home around Phyllis and part of something/someone very special. She was a devoted wife and a praying wife, mother and grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. May her legacy live on through us all.