David Walter Simmons
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David Walter Simmons, 76, of Strasburg, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Michelle (Ellingsworth) Simmons, with whom he shared 23 years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carrie (Watterson) and Elwood Simmons.
An area resident of Cochranville for over 50 years and Lancaster County for the past 25 years, he was a graduate of Octorara High School (‘64). He had worked at Prudential as an Insurance Agent, at Town Motors as a car salesman and retired from the County of Chester, where he worked as an Inspector in the Department of Weights and Measures.
Dave enjoyed playing sports and especially watching Philly sports teams. He was inducted in the first Hall of Fame class of the SCCCSL in 1998. He bowled in many leagues in Lancaster County, bowling a few 300s in his lifetime. Dave coached Little League and was a PIAA umpire for over 20 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg. Dave always had orange Tic Tacs to share and he loved his fur babies, especially Sammy and Kozmo.
He is survived by his three sons, Sean Simmons, husband of Jennifer, of Kennett Square, Joshua Simmons, husband of Nicki, of Lancaster, Randy Simmons, husband of Jeanna, of Parkesburg; step-children, Robert Clarke of Philadelphia and Amanda Clarke of Kennett Square; grandchildren, Morgan, Liam, Mackenzie, Olivia, Quinn and Declan; and siblings, Dennis Simmons, Joanne Franklin, Gary Simmons, and Jennifer Hadley.
Special thanks to Hospice caregivers Jonathan, Colleen, Kathy, Amanda, Amy, and Katie for their care and support. Please consider a donation in Dave’s honor to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at 4 PM from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, with a viewing from 2:30 PM until 4 PM. Interment will be private.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Dave is now at peace after
Dave is now at peace after such a long fight. Some of my fondest memories as a kid growing up in Cochranville and the UMC, includes Dave! He was a sweet guy! To the family, you’re in my thoughts and prayers. Know that he’s always with you no matter what! 💜
Sending love and hugs to all!
Sending love and hugs to all! He was a gem!
Randy,
Randy,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father! I enjoyed many good conversations with him.
Extending Our Sincere Sympathies
Michelle, and the Entire Simmons Family. So sorry to learn of Dave's passing. Ron & I bowled with Dave over many years, and we always enjoyed his sense of humor, many jokes, and most of all his friendship. May Dave now rest in peace and may God Bless and Comfort all of you! Ron & Donna Thomas, Oxford, PA
We are so sorry, to hear
We are so sorry, to hear about Dave. We will be paying, for the entire family. He certainly left, a footprint, in many lives.
Class of 1964
So very sorry to read this. Sending my sympathy and prayers to the family. RIP Dave. Class of 1964
Thinking of your family. I
Thinking of your family. I waited on Dave and Michelle at Gap Diner as a teenager and college student. I then met Dave again at Katie's Kitchen when I was eating dinner with my son. I knew he was a special guy just from our brief interactions. He always talked about his family (that includes the puppers) and he always asked about others. I wish there wee more Dave's in this world.
Evelyn
Im deeply sorry
Randy/Josh/Sean,
Im very sorry for your lost. Have so many great memories of your father growing up. Always enjoyed shooting hoops with him in the driveway and having conversations with him on various sports topics. He will be missed.
Love,
Brandon
From Jim Arnsberger, class of '64
To the Simmons famiy,
I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I have had so many good memories through the years in Octorara with him.
Rest in peace Dave
Jim Arnsberger, class of '64
Warm regards
Sorry to hear that Dave passed, such a genuinely kind person. I would tell my daughters that I called Dave "Kenny Rogers", who smiled whenever I saw him. Extending thoughts and prayers and comfort to the family of such a nice person. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Bonnie (Harris)-Dickinson...Class of '65
Our deepest sympathies to
Our deepest sympathies to Michelle and her family.
Jerry, Stacey, Tracy and Carla
Joanne Franklin. I am so
Joanne Franklin. I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Love to you and Jen!! Barbara
My condolences
To all of the Extended Families of Dave, my sincere condolences to all of you. May peace and love lead you through the grieving into grace.
Besides being his 1964
Besides being his 1964 classmate, Dave’s dad was our milkman in Parkesburg before I met Dave in 7th grade! We shared a special friendship. Rest In Peace.
Dave will be missed
To the entire Simmons family -
Dave was a great guy. In my younger years, he was my Sunday School teacher at the Cochranville United Methodist Church. He was funny, smart and genuinely cared about people - especially my parents. As an adult, I would occasionally run into Dave and he would always ask about my parents and brothers and sister. He cared. Dave was also very competitive - especially when playing or watching sports. I too remember when he competed in the Kenny Rogers look-a-like contest and won! He was Cochranville’s local “celebrity”. He will be missed and I’m sorry for your loss.
Chris Bittle, Lancaster, PA
Our Sincere Condolences
Our sincere condolences to all of Dave’s family. Since Dave was a dog lover, we included a picture of our 3 fur babies. I’ve known Dave my whole life and what a wonderful man he was. He was like a big brother to me. I attended youth group from Cochranville United Methodist church, where he and Laurene were our leaders…I learned so much from them…which instilled changes in my life for the better. So our dear friend we’ll say goodbye until we meet again ❤️. Thinking and praying for your entire family.
So sad to hear of Dave’s passing
So sad to hear of Dave’s passing, he was a very nice man and so funny, a good friend to all! He was very caring, a great youth group leader, he would always ask my kids if I was going to make my home- made chips for youth group meetings! Love to the whole family! Helen Blackburn
Fund memories, loved person!
So sad to hear of Dave's passing. Great memories especially while growing up in Cochranville! Cochranville Methodist Church, Church softball League, "The Ville" Boys playing basketball around Cochranville. Dave was a great person and was a confidence booster for the youth of Cochranville. Always smiling when he came into my Dad and Mom's store, Miller's Market. Loved watching the growth of his children in Cochranville. Condolences to the entire family!
Great bowler and friend
I had the privilege of bowling in several leagues with Dave. As a lefty, I viewed his approach and release to improve my game. He was very helpful. We met a couple of times for lunch at Katie's Kitchen where he raved about Katie's cheeseburger soup. Great personality and sense of humor. My wife thought he was the closest Kenny Roger's impersonator in the area. May Dave rest in peace, and may God grant his entire family peace, assurance and comfort.
Dave touched the hearts of many
Will always remember Dave from church youth group, The 3rd Herd. Umpiring for Nicole’s baseball games. Softball. So many great memories. Hugs to all. Jim
To the Simmons family I'd
To the Simmons family I'd like to extend my heartfelt condolences and sympathy. I bowled with Dave and Randy at Strasburg for many years. He was definitely fun to be around and always had
a good time. My thoughts and prayers to his family.