Spencer Gene Simons

Spencer Gene Simons passed away January 18, at the age of 69. He passed at the Oak Creek Rehabilitation Center in Kimberly, Idaho, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Gene was born in Burley, Idaho to Guy and Hazel Lucille Spencer Simons on August 8, 1943. Gene was the youngest of five children, he was raised and attended schools in Burley. He married Chris Hogge May 18, 1968 in Burley and 10 days later he was drafted into the Army. He did his basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington, was transferred to Fort Eustis, Virginia to train as a Movement Specialist then departed to the Republic of Vietnam. After returning to the United States in April 1969, Gene and Chris resided in Tacoma, Washington until Gene was discharged from the Army in May 1970. They returned to Burley to settle down and start a family that included three children Eric, Dawn, and Arron. In 1981, the family moved to Twin Falls, Idaho where Gene worked for Gem Linen Supply for a number of years, then drove a truck route for Clover Club Chips, and then was employed by Apex Container until his retirement in 2005. Gene loved his family and loved family outings. The family enjoyed many camping trips to Yellowstone, Northern Idaho, California, and his favorite spots in the Stanley, Sun Beam and Yankee Fork area. If it was a Stanley vacation, he was there……….anyone and everyone were always welcome. He would load family and friends into his “trusty 1981 Chevy Van” and off they went to find a new adventure. He also loved an occasional trip to Jackpot. He liked to watch the Sy Fi Channel, had two favorite war movies and he and the granddaughters huddled together to watch Jurassic Park over and over. Gene had a teasing personality and a witty response to most remarks and questions. He enjoyed teasing his wife, children, their friends and the granddaughters with scary moves, masks and practical jokes. The house was always full of Eric’s, Dawn’s and Arron’s friends and he threatened to put up a “no vacancy” sign on the house. He will be greatly missed. Gene is survived by his wife Chris Simons; his three children, Eric Simons, Dawn Lewis (Chris Lewis), Arron Simons; four grandchildren, Kyla Lewis, Kasey Lewis, Kelsey Lewis, Jealsy Simons; and his sister Camille Haskin (Gene Haskin). brother and sister-in-law Dave and Maureen Davis, and several nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Guy and Hazel Simons; and his three brothers Lamar Simons, Keith Simons, and Guy Jr. Simons. A memorial service will be held at Rosenau Funeral Home and Crematory at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 which is located at 2826 Addison Ave E. Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. A special thanks to Dusty Becker and staff at Mountain View Hospital in Kimberly, Ashley Manor Staff in Jerome, Visions Home Hospice in Twin Falls, along with Dr. Sara Johnson, Dr. Gies and Dr. A. Dean for their support and care. Thanks to all the family and friends that have comforted us throughout our time of sadness. Friends are encouraged to share their memories at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com