The canvas of Nell Simala's life is painted in broad strokes and bright colors. As a lover of beauty and a woman of grace, she decorated her life's journey with brilliant hues. And after 98 years of effort, she leaves us with the impact of that beauty and grace.
Nell Hoyt Simala was born in Greybull, Wyoming, on November 27, 1902. Her father was a medical doctor who worked for the railroad. He traveled with the railroad and was honored in the rural area of northeastern Colorado by having a small town named for him, Hoyt, Colorado. Finally settling in a small shanty with his wife and five children, the doctor raised his children among the rigors of the western world. Nell received her 8 years of education in a one room school house before moving to Fort Morgan where she attended some high school classes. soon however, she was employed by the local telephone company. She met and married Albert Kinkel. He was a butcher by trade. They had 2 children, Jim & Jack. Albert died in 1934.
This courageous woman took the insurance money given to her after Albert's death and moved to Pueblo, Colorado where she bought a grocery store. She and her 2 boys lived in the back of the store. One day, Leo Simala came into the store to by a coke. He must have been attracted by the humor and ambition of this spunky lady for he dated and eventually married her. Yes, Nell risked casting her lot with this dentist and selling her store. Then began a series of moves for this family as Leo pursued his training in dentistry. Little Jack was never quite sure where he was: California, Kansas City, South Platte, Steamboat Springs. At last, the family returned to Pueblo with $5 in Leo's pocket and great hopes for the future.
At long last, some stability entered the picture with the building of the family home on Oakland in 1939. Leo had to borrow money from his mom to do this. He served as a dentist in the Army Air force in Midland, Texas and San Antonio. Jack calculates living 11 places before moving into the Oakland residence. By this time, he was a freshman in high school.
Nell delighted in golf tournaments, was active in the DAR and was of great service to the Benedictine Sisters. Her sister in law, Sister Laurentia, was a member of that religious community. She and Leo were faithful friends to the Blessed Sacrament priest, Father Foley in his declining years. And most of all, she was loved and reverenced by her grandchildren, several of whom lived with her for a time. Nell loved to travel and had always hoped to fulfill the fantasy of her childhood, to see Baghdad! She was dedicated and talented in the areas of knitting and other crafts. The results of her work are shared by many.
In 1993, Jack moved to Pueblo to help his mom move down the road of diminishment. With his help, she did this with amazing grace and dignity.
We remember Nell this day as a woman of courage and conviction. Ask her about the political scene. She had an opinion. She found a new faith on her own when she became a Catholic without telling her husband, Leo. She was able to risk. She loved the competition and challenge of the world of sports. Yes, Nell loved a challenge. Elsie and she spent many hours on puzzles. And did she not help us to unravel the puzzles of our lives?
Because of her wisdom, we found ourselves coming to her for advice. What should we do in this situation? How do we understand this person? How do we prioritize our needs? We thank her for her outstanding generosity. Didn't some of us come to her in the middle of the night to seek her help? Didn't she volunteer her son to help Father Foley or our friend Alice Strong and many more?
And today we ask that this independent, accepting, fair, humorous, and adventuresome woman fill us with the energy and enthusiasm to live life well and to fulfill the challenge that we face with courage and peace.
Nell Hoyt Simala was born in Greybull, Wyoming, on November 27, 1902. Her father was a medical doctor who worked for the railroad. He traveled with the railroad and was honored in the rural area of northeastern Colorado by having a small town named for him, Hoyt, Colorado. Finally settling in a small shanty with his wife and five children, the doctor raised his children among the rigors of the western world. Nell received her 8 years of education in a one room school house before moving to Fort Morgan where she attended some high school classes. soon however, she was employed by the local telephone company. She met and married Albert Kinkel. He was a butcher by trade. They had 2 children, Jim & Jack. Albert died in 1934.
This courageous woman took the insurance money given to her after Albert's death and moved to Pueblo, Colorado where she bought a grocery store. She and her 2 boys lived in the back of the store. One day, Leo Simala came into the store to by a coke. He must have been attracted by the humor and ambition of this spunky lady for he dated and eventually married her. Yes, Nell risked casting her lot with this dentist and selling her store. Then began a series of moves for this family as Leo pursued his training in dentistry. Little Jack was never quite sure where he was: California, Kansas City, South Platte, Steamboat Springs. At last, the family returned to Pueblo with $5 in Leo's pocket and great hopes for the future.
At long last, some stability entered the picture with the building of the family home on Oakland in 1939. Leo had to borrow money from his mom to do this. He served as a dentist in the Army Air force in Midland, Texas and San Antonio. Jack calculates living 11 places before moving into the Oakland residence. By this time, he was a freshman in high school.
Nell delighted in golf tournaments, was active in the DAR and was of great service to the Benedictine Sisters. Her sister in law, Sister Laurentia, was a member of that religious community. She and Leo were faithful friends to the Blessed Sacrament priest, Father Foley in his declining years. And most of all, she was loved and reverenced by her grandchildren, several of whom lived with her for a time. Nell loved to travel and had always hoped to fulfill the fantasy of her childhood, to see Baghdad! She was dedicated and talented in the areas of knitting and other crafts. The results of her work are shared by many.
In 1993, Jack moved to Pueblo to help his mom move down the road of diminishment. With his help, she did this with amazing grace and dignity.
We remember Nell this day as a woman of courage and conviction. Ask her about the political scene. She had an opinion. She found a new faith on her own when she became a Catholic without telling her husband, Leo. She was able to risk. She loved the competition and challenge of the world of sports. Yes, Nell loved a challenge. Elsie and she spent many hours on puzzles. And did she not help us to unravel the puzzles of our lives?
Because of her wisdom, we found ourselves coming to her for advice. What should we do in this situation? How do we understand this person? How do we prioritize our needs? We thank her for her outstanding generosity. Didn't some of us come to her in the middle of the night to seek her help? Didn't she volunteer her son to help Father Foley or our friend Alice Strong and many more?
And today we ask that this independent, accepting, fair, humorous, and adventuresome woman fill us with the energy and enthusiasm to live life well and to fulfill the challenge that we face with courage and peace.
The canvas of Nell Simala's life is painted in broad strokes and bright colors. As a lover of beauty and a woman of grace, she decorated her life's journey with brilliant hues. And after 98 years of effort, she leaves us with the impact of that beauty and grace.
Nell Hoyt Simala was born in Greybull, Wyoming, on November 27, 1902. Her father was a medical doctor who worked for the railroad. He traveled with the railroad and was honored in the rural area of northeastern Colorado by having a small town named for him, Hoyt, Colorado. Finally settling in a small shanty with his wife and five children, the doctor raised his children among the rigors of the western world. Nell received her 8 years of education in a one room school house before moving to Fort Morgan where she attended some high school classes. soon however, she was employed by the local telephone company. She met and married Albert Kinkel. He was a butcher by trade. They had 2 children, Jim & Jack. Albert died in 1934.
This courageous woman took the insurance money given to her after Albert's death and moved to Pueblo, Colorado where she bought a grocery store. She and her 2 boys lived in the back of the store. One day, Leo Simala came into the store to by a coke. He must have been attracted by the humor and ambition of this spunky lady for he dated and eventually married her. Yes, Nell risked casting her lot with this dentist and selling her store. Then began a series of moves for this family as Leo pursued his training in dentistry. Little Jack was never quite sure where he was: California, Kansas City, South Platte, Steamboat Springs. At last, the family returned to Pueblo with $5 in Leo's pocket and great hopes for the future.
At long last, some stability entered the picture with the building of the family home on Oakland in 1939. Leo had to borrow money from his mom to do this. He served as a dentist in the Army Air force in Midland, Texas and San Antonio. Jack calculates living 11 places before moving into the Oakland residence. By this time, he was a freshman in high school.
Nell delighted in golf tournaments, was active in the DAR and was of great service to the Benedictine Sisters. Her sister in law, Sister Laurentia, was a member of that religious community. She and Leo were faithful friends to the Blessed Sacrament priest, Father Foley in his declining years. And most of all, she was loved and reverenced by her grandchildren, several of whom lived with her for a time. Nell loved to travel and had always hoped to fulfill the fantasy of her childhood, to see Baghdad! She was dedicated and talented in the areas of knitting and other crafts. The results of her work are shared by many.
In 1993, Jack moved to Pueblo to help his mom move down the road of diminishment. With his help, she did this with amazing grace and dignity.
We remember Nell this day as a woman of courage and conviction. Ask her about the political scene. She had an opinion. She found a new faith on her own when she became a Catholic without telling her husband, Leo. She was able to risk. She loved the competition and challenge of the world of sports. Yes, Nell loved a challenge. Elsie and she spent many hours on puzzles. And did she not help us to unravel the puzzles of our lives?
Because of her wisdom, we found ourselves coming to her for advice. What should we do in this situation? How do we understand this person? How do we prioritize our needs? We thank her for her outstanding generosity. Didn't some of us come to her in the middle of the night to seek her help? Didn't she volunteer her son to help Father Foley or our friend Alice Strong and many more?
And today we ask that this independent, accepting, fair, humorous, and adventuresome woman fill us with the energy and enthusiasm to live life well and to fulfill the challenge that we face with courage and peace.
Nell Hoyt Simala was born in Greybull, Wyoming, on November 27, 1902. Her father was a medical doctor who worked for the railroad. He traveled with the railroad and was honored in the rural area of northeastern Colorado by having a small town named for him, Hoyt, Colorado. Finally settling in a small shanty with his wife and five children, the doctor raised his children among the rigors of the western world. Nell received her 8 years of education in a one room school house before moving to Fort Morgan where she attended some high school classes. soon however, she was employed by the local telephone company. She met and married Albert Kinkel. He was a butcher by trade. They had 2 children, Jim & Jack. Albert died in 1934.
This courageous woman took the insurance money given to her after Albert's death and moved to Pueblo, Colorado where she bought a grocery store. She and her 2 boys lived in the back of the store. One day, Leo Simala came into the store to by a coke. He must have been attracted by the humor and ambition of this spunky lady for he dated and eventually married her. Yes, Nell risked casting her lot with this dentist and selling her store. Then began a series of moves for this family as Leo pursued his training in dentistry. Little Jack was never quite sure where he was: California, Kansas City, South Platte, Steamboat Springs. At last, the family returned to Pueblo with $5 in Leo's pocket and great hopes for the future.
At long last, some stability entered the picture with the building of the family home on Oakland in 1939. Leo had to borrow money from his mom to do this. He served as a dentist in the Army Air force in Midland, Texas and San Antonio. Jack calculates living 11 places before moving into the Oakland residence. By this time, he was a freshman in high school.
Nell delighted in golf tournaments, was active in the DAR and was of great service to the Benedictine Sisters. Her sister in law, Sister Laurentia, was a member of that religious community. She and Leo were faithful friends to the Blessed Sacrament priest, Father Foley in his declining years. And most of all, she was loved and reverenced by her grandchildren, several of whom lived with her for a time. Nell loved to travel and had always hoped to fulfill the fantasy of her childhood, to see Baghdad! She was dedicated and talented in the areas of knitting and other crafts. The results of her work are shared by many.
In 1993, Jack moved to Pueblo to help his mom move down the road of diminishment. With his help, she did this with amazing grace and dignity.
We remember Nell this day as a woman of courage and conviction. Ask her about the political scene. She had an opinion. She found a new faith on her own when she became a Catholic without telling her husband, Leo. She was able to risk. She loved the competition and challenge of the world of sports. Yes, Nell loved a challenge. Elsie and she spent many hours on puzzles. And did she not help us to unravel the puzzles of our lives?
Because of her wisdom, we found ourselves coming to her for advice. What should we do in this situation? How do we understand this person? How do we prioritize our needs? We thank her for her outstanding generosity. Didn't some of us come to her in the middle of the night to seek her help? Didn't she volunteer her son to help Father Foley or our friend Alice Strong and many more?
And today we ask that this independent, accepting, fair, humorous, and adventuresome woman fill us with the energy and enthusiasm to live life well and to fulfill the challenge that we face with courage and peace.
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