Vickie Lynn “Saya” Simon, 60, of Hiawatha, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at her apartment in Hiawatha.
Vickie was born at Hutchinson, April 17, 1959, the daughter of Billie Lee and Donna Dean Walker Simon. Her family moved to Bell, California where she grew up and attended school. They later moved to Oxnard where she graduated high school. Vickie moved to Highland where she attended junior college and has since resided in Kansas, making Hiawatha her home since 2002. She worked various jobs throughout her life including being a child care provider. Her most important job in her life was raising her three daughters and grandchildren.
Vickie attended the LDS Church in Hiawatha through the years. She volunteered at the Brown County Humane Society, and the Summer Free Lunch Program.
Survivors include her companion Kenny Molt of Horton, her three daughters: Jennifer Garcia of Hiawatha, Ashley Jurgensmeier (Rob) of Altus, OK, Chelsea Thompson of Kansas City; grandchildren: Lucas, Gabriel, David, Kylie, and Khloe.
She was preceded in death her parents, and granddaughters Emma Renee and Angel Jurgensmeier. Siblings: Billy, Steven, and Janet.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brown County Humane Society, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.
A Celebration of Vickie’s life is planned for 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. Cremation will follow.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 12 noon Sunday, where the family will meet from 5 until 7 that evening.