George Sims

George D. Sims of Lake Mary in Crystal Falls, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2011, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. He was 92-plus years old. George Dominic Sims was the youngest of three sons of John Ross Sims and Anna Elizabeth Columbatto. He was born at home in Essex, Ill., on June 26, 1918. George was a graduate of Joliet Township High School, class of 1936, where he met and in 1939 married Jeannette Eugenie Matesi. The couple brought two children into the world, a daughter, Dianne Elizabeth and a son, John Randall "Jack." George was employed at Public Service Co. in Joliet until World War II came. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and fought in the European Theatre, a member of General Patton's Army. He received three bronze stars and came home on a hospital ship. He was a life member of the NRA and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. George returned to work at the utility company. As an executive in industrial relations, he retired in 1980. For George's 30 years of retirement, he lived on and loved his "On Golden Pond," Lake Mary, of Crystal Falls. He is survived by his daughter, Dianne (Bruce) Johnson of Wisconsin; his son, John R. "Jack" Sims; granddaughters, Lisa Price (Billy Hamell) of Illinois and Jennifer (Jerry) Smith of Arizona; grandsons, Dr. John R. II (Kera) Sims of Indiana and Dr. Todd (Diana) Sims of Illinois; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Ryan Price, Olivia and Giavanna Smith, Antonio and Carlos Sims, and John R. III and Sophie Sims; one brother, John Sims of Florida; numerous nieces and nephews; and his devoted companion, Lillian Wells of Lake Mary. George was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William; granddaughter, Judith Ann Johnson; and his wife, Jeannette. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 4, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Mansfield Location's Log Church. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church. Staff Sgt. George Sims will be laid to rest in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Crystal Falls immediately following the church service. Full military honors will be accorded. Condolences to the family of George D. Sims may be made online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

George Sims

June 26, 1918 - March 10, 2011