Deborah Marie Simon
Mrs. Deborah Marie Simon, of Affton, MO. aged 58, passed peacefully this April 28, 2018.
Debbie was born to Louis and Ruth Trice (stepdaughter to Alice Trice) on March 25, 1960. As the youngest of three children, she was preceded in death by Donna Walters (Trice) and survived by brother Rick Trice. During her childhood she attended school within the Affton School District and was graduated from Affton High School, Class of 1979. Debbie became the loving wife of David J. Simon as their hearts were joined on October 6, 1979. As a couple Debbie and David were blessed with two children, Christina and David II, and four grandchildren Lucas, Jacob, Jeffrey, and Makayla.
May we all find the courage to live in peace and love with one another as Debbie had found within us all.
A celebration of Debbie’s life will be held at: The Villas of Kenrick, 7410 Woodlawn Colonial Lane, St. Louis, MO 63119 – May 19, 2018 2pm-4pm.
In lieu of flowers, please send gifts to Lung Transplant Center www.barnesjewish.org/lungtransplant or the Humane Society of Missouri http://hsmo.org/donate/ .
Debbie Simon was my sister-in-law, friend and lung transplant surviver. This was such a shock to the family that she had an aneurysm and passed away so fast. We are all trying to process this loss to our family.
Debbie was a true fighter. When they told me that she was to have a lung transplant, I didn’t think she would make it through that process. But she came through with flying colors and surpassed everyones expectations. Before the surgery, she was on oxygen all the time. After the surgery she was so proud to tell everyone that her lung capacity was at 99% and that she didn’t have to be on oxygen was one of her best days. You should have seen her smile, it was beautiful.
Debbie will be missed by everyone she came in contact with, because they will remember her smile and her fight for her extended life after the transplant.
She is now gone but not forgotten. We all miss you and know that you are with other family members that have passed before her in a better place.
Love you, Phyllis Waterhout
Debbie and I worked together at Shop n save. She was not only my friend, but someone i eventually could confide in. We would keep in touch even when I went back to school, and she’d always check in on me. She was a beautiful person with such a beautiful heart. She always made me smile even when I didn’t want to. I’m thankful I knew such an amazing person. She will be missed so very much. ?? My heart is with her family during this tough time.
Debbie an I met when our daughters started school together . She was always very sweet & kind . Our Deepest Condolences to Her Family & Friends . Our thoughts an prayers are with you at this time of great loss . God Bless You Debbie , R.I.P.
May God hold you tight as you struggle with this death. We don’ t get answers all the time. My sister is Jan Winchester one of her best friends, and I know she and the family are missing her and hurting. I pray and send loving arms to hug you. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Love Marilyn Bell
I want to see love to Debbie Family. I have been so shocked by all this. I loved my Buddy with all my heart. She was always living her life; always laughing and joking around on the phone at work. You are so missed. We all at work so very sad. Dave you are in my thoughts and prayers that goes for your whole family. She was a beautiful lady. Her little friend came in the other night at the store he said Deb. I broke the news to his mom and dad. I love you all very much and all of you are in my prayers
We are so sorry for your loss. Debbie was my sister Janet’s next door neighbor and best friend. She was an incredible lady who overcame so much and inspired us all to live life to the fullest. Sending prayers your way.
Debbie was my best friend and her untimely death has left a huge hole in my heart. I will miss her smile and all the wonderful times we have shared together. Even when her health issues were so severe that she needed a double lung transplant, Debbie faced each and every day with courage and faith. She was so thrilled that she received healthy lungs from her wonderful donor and was able to totally get off oxygen! It meant the world to her and she dreamt of being able to thank her donor someday in person. Debbie had a heart of gold and lived for her kids and grandkids. She was the best friend anyone could ever ask for and I will never forget her!!
Debbie was my sister Jan’s friend but became friends with our whole family.
She always had a smile and was so sweet! We will miss her.!
I am honored to walk in your memory Debbie at the transplant walk at Busch Stadium on July 1!
You will be with us in spirit.
Say hi to my love Al, he will keep you laughing.
Until we meet again . . .
Sally