Obituary for Mary E. "Betty" Sims
Betty was born in Oxford, NE on February 9, 1921 to Ray B. and Sarah (Harrow) Thornton.
Betty graduated from Beatrice, Nebraska High School in 1938. She attended Nebraska State Teacher’s College in Peru, Nebraska where she met Paul R. Sims at a school dance. She married Paul on August 12, 1940 in Ness City, KS. Dancing was an important activity in their early life. Their life was blessed with 4 sons.
After their marriage on August 12, 1940, Paul started his teaching career and the family began its journey in Pierceville, KS, moving to Monument, Colorado for a brief time. Both Betty and Paul loved their Colorado days, but were pleased to relocate to Quenemo, KS in 1957 and resided there until moving to Ottawa, KS in 1986. They shared 51 years of love and life until Paul’s death in February of 1991. Following his death, Betty moved to Lawrence, Kansas where she enjoyed an active social life. She returned to Ottawa in 2005 and resided there until moving to Wellsville, KS in 2017 and Overbrook, KS in 2018.
Betty is survived by one son, Gary Sims, wife Dealy, of Williamsburg, KS; One additional daughter in law Marie Sims, Ottawa KS; 6 Granddaughters Mackienze Hylton of Williamsburg KS, Savannah Sims of Williamsburg KS, Julie Asher Husband Jeff of Avilla IN. Jill Blankenship husband Doug of Hudson, IN. Diane Greenleaf-Kisner husband Bob of Wichita and Vicki Moore husband Brian of Ottawa; 2 Grandsons Gage Sims of Williamsburg KS; Jeff Sims of Red Bluff, CA. Many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers in -law, Alan Nielsen of Nebraska and Kenneth Dearing of Oklahoma. Nieces and nephews surviving include Paul Nielsen, Alan Ray Nielsen, Sally Sazama, Connie Steele, and Toni Bentz of Nebraska; Barbara Neas and Debra Cheatham of Oklahoma; Ralph Spicer of California and Bruce Spicer of Massachusetts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Sims; sons, Donald W. Sims, Richard L. Sims, Robert D. Sims and an infant son; her parents, Ray and Sarah Thornton; sisters, Margie Spicer, Dorothea Neas, Joan Nielsen, Pat Dearing; brother, Ray Thornton; granddaughter Teresa McCann; nephews Mark Nielsen, Tim Neas, Chuck Neas, and David Dearing; and Niece Susie Mitts.
Betty and Paul invested in The Dairy Bar in Quenemo KS in the 60’s. She then began working at KOFO radio station, Ottawa KS in the 70’s. She thoroughly enjoyed the job, leaving only when an opportunity for advancement appeared. This was an opportunity to work for the Water Resources Section of the US Geological Survey, Lawrence, KS. She was administrative staff from 1977 to 1983 and only left the job following Paul’s retirement. She, along with other office staff, created the KOFO Gals Cookbook, treasured because of the many family recipes included in the cookbook. She loved her job with Water Resources, challenged by the detailed travel and payment work required for the job.
Betty was a member of the First Christian Church of Ottawa and participated in the church for many years. Betty loved reading from the day she learned to read and continued reading throughout her life. In the 80’s she and some of her sisters would meet in Las Vegas, Nevada playing the slot machines and enjoying their time together. Her most favorite and memorable thing to do was going to Nebraska several times a year to visit her family.
Betty was loved by many and will be missed. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends.
A graveside service for Mary E. “Betty” Sims, 97, who died on September 22, 2018, will be held at Highland Cemetery with Adam Lynch and Craig Robertson officiating.
Services are under the direction of Lamb Roberts Funeral Home.
Betty was born in Oxford, NE on February 9, 1921 to Ray B. and Sarah (Harrow) Thornton.
Betty graduated from Beatrice, Nebraska High School in 1938. She attended Nebraska State Teacher’s College in Peru, Nebraska where she met Paul R. Sims at a school dance. She married Paul on August 12, 1940 in Ness City, KS. Dancing was an important activity in their early life. Their life was blessed with 4 sons.
After their marriage on August 12, 1940, Paul started his teaching career and the family began its journey in Pierceville, KS, moving to Monument, Colorado for a brief time. Both Betty and Paul loved their Colorado days, but were pleased to relocate to Quenemo, KS in 1957 and resided there until moving to Ottawa, KS in 1986. They shared 51 years of love and life until Paul’s death in February of 1991. Following his death, Betty moved to Lawrence, Kansas where she enjoyed an active social life. She returned to Ottawa in 2005 and resided there until moving to Wellsville, KS in 2017 and Overbrook, KS in 2018.
Betty is survived by one son, Gary Sims, wife Dealy, of Williamsburg, KS; One additional daughter in law Marie Sims, Ottawa KS; 6 Granddaughters Mackienze Hylton of Williamsburg KS, Savannah Sims of Williamsburg KS, Julie Asher Husband Jeff of Avilla IN. Jill Blankenship husband Doug of Hudson, IN. Diane Greenleaf-Kisner husband Bob of Wichita and Vicki Moore husband Brian of Ottawa; 2 Grandsons Gage Sims of Williamsburg KS; Jeff Sims of Red Bluff, CA. Many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers in -law, Alan Nielsen of Nebraska and Kenneth Dearing of Oklahoma. Nieces and nephews surviving include Paul Nielsen, Alan Ray Nielsen, Sally Sazama, Connie Steele, and Toni Bentz of Nebraska; Barbara Neas and Debra Cheatham of Oklahoma; Ralph Spicer of California and Bruce Spicer of Massachusetts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Sims; sons, Donald W. Sims, Richard L. Sims, Robert D. Sims and an infant son; her parents, Ray and Sarah Thornton; sisters, Margie Spicer, Dorothea Neas, Joan Nielsen, Pat Dearing; brother, Ray Thornton; granddaughter Teresa McCann; nephews Mark Nielsen, Tim Neas, Chuck Neas, and David Dearing; and Niece Susie Mitts.
Betty and Paul invested in The Dairy Bar in Quenemo KS in the 60’s. She then began working at KOFO radio station, Ottawa KS in the 70’s. She thoroughly enjoyed the job, leaving only when an opportunity for advancement appeared. This was an opportunity to work for the Water Resources Section of the US Geological Survey, Lawrence, KS. She was administrative staff from 1977 to 1983 and only left the job following Paul’s retirement. She, along with other office staff, created the KOFO Gals Cookbook, treasured because of the many family recipes included in the cookbook. She loved her job with Water Resources, challenged by the detailed travel and payment work required for the job.
Betty was a member of the First Christian Church of Ottawa and participated in the church for many years. Betty loved reading from the day she learned to read and continued reading throughout her life. In the 80’s she and some of her sisters would meet in Las Vegas, Nevada playing the slot machines and enjoying their time together. Her most favorite and memorable thing to do was going to Nebraska several times a year to visit her family.
Betty was loved by many and will be missed. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends.
A graveside service for Mary E. “Betty” Sims, 97, who died on September 22, 2018, will be held at Highland Cemetery with Adam Lynch and Craig Robertson officiating.
Services are under the direction of Lamb Roberts Funeral Home.
Obituary for Mary E. "Betty" Sims
Betty was born in Oxford, NE on February 9, 1921 to Ray B. and Sarah (Harrow) Thornton.
Betty graduated from Beatrice, Nebraska High School in 1938. She attended Nebraska State Teacher’s College in Peru, Nebraska where she met Paul R. Sims at a school dance. She married Paul on August 12, 1940 in Ness City, KS. Dancing was an important activity in their early life. Their life was blessed with 4 sons.
After their marriage on August 12, 1940, Paul started his teaching career and the family began its journey in Pierceville, KS, moving to Monument, Colorado for a brief time. Both Betty and Paul loved their Colorado days, but were pleased to relocate to Quenemo, KS in 1957 and resided there until moving to Ottawa, KS in 1986. They shared 51 years of love and life until Paul’s death in February of 1991. Following his death, Betty moved to Lawrence, Kansas where she enjoyed an active social life. She returned to Ottawa in 2005 and resided there until moving to Wellsville, KS in 2017 and Overbrook, KS in 2018.
Betty is survived by one son, Gary Sims, wife Dealy, of Williamsburg, KS; One additional daughter in law Marie Sims, Ottawa KS; 6 Granddaughters Mackienze Hylton of Williamsburg KS, Savannah Sims of Williamsburg KS, Julie Asher Husband Jeff of Avilla IN. Jill Blankenship husband Doug of Hudson, IN. Diane Greenleaf-Kisner husband Bob of Wichita and Vicki Moore husband Brian of Ottawa; 2 Grandsons Gage Sims of Williamsburg KS; Jeff Sims of Red Bluff, CA. Many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers in -law, Alan Nielsen of Nebraska and Kenneth Dearing of Oklahoma. Nieces and nephews surviving include Paul Nielsen, Alan Ray Nielsen, Sally Sazama, Connie Steele, and Toni Bentz of Nebraska; Barbara Neas and Debra Cheatham of Oklahoma; Ralph Spicer of California and Bruce Spicer of Massachusetts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Sims; sons, Donald W. Sims, Richard L. Sims, Robert D. Sims and an infant son; her parents, Ray and Sarah Thornton; sisters, Margie Spicer, Dorothea Neas, Joan Nielsen, Pat Dearing; brother, Ray Thornton; granddaughter Teresa McCann; nephews Mark Nielsen, Tim Neas, Chuck Neas, and David Dearing; and Niece Susie Mitts.
Betty and Paul invested in The Dairy Bar in Quenemo KS in the 60’s. She then began working at KOFO radio station, Ottawa KS in the 70’s. She thoroughly enjoyed the job, leaving only when an opportunity for advancement appeared. This was an opportunity to work for the Water Resources Section of the US Geological Survey, Lawrence, KS. She was administrative staff from 1977 to 1983 and only left the job following Paul’s retirement. She, along with other office staff, created the KOFO Gals Cookbook, treasured because of the many family recipes included in the cookbook. She loved her job with Water Resources, challenged by the detailed travel and payment work required for the job.
Betty was a member of the First Christian Church of Ottawa and participated in the church for many years. Betty loved reading from the day she learned to read and continued reading throughout her life. In the 80’s she and some of her sisters would meet in Las Vegas, Nevada playing the slot machines and enjoying their time together. Her most favorite and memorable thing to do was going to Nebraska several times a year to visit her family.
Betty was loved by many and will be missed. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends.
A graveside service for Mary E. “Betty” Sims, 97, who died on September 22, 2018, will be held at Highland Cemetery with Adam Lynch and Craig Robertson officiating.
Services are under the direction of Lamb Roberts Funeral Home.
Betty was born in Oxford, NE on February 9, 1921 to Ray B. and Sarah (Harrow) Thornton.
Betty graduated from Beatrice, Nebraska High School in 1938. She attended Nebraska State Teacher’s College in Peru, Nebraska where she met Paul R. Sims at a school dance. She married Paul on August 12, 1940 in Ness City, KS. Dancing was an important activity in their early life. Their life was blessed with 4 sons.
After their marriage on August 12, 1940, Paul started his teaching career and the family began its journey in Pierceville, KS, moving to Monument, Colorado for a brief time. Both Betty and Paul loved their Colorado days, but were pleased to relocate to Quenemo, KS in 1957 and resided there until moving to Ottawa, KS in 1986. They shared 51 years of love and life until Paul’s death in February of 1991. Following his death, Betty moved to Lawrence, Kansas where she enjoyed an active social life. She returned to Ottawa in 2005 and resided there until moving to Wellsville, KS in 2017 and Overbrook, KS in 2018.
Betty is survived by one son, Gary Sims, wife Dealy, of Williamsburg, KS; One additional daughter in law Marie Sims, Ottawa KS; 6 Granddaughters Mackienze Hylton of Williamsburg KS, Savannah Sims of Williamsburg KS, Julie Asher Husband Jeff of Avilla IN. Jill Blankenship husband Doug of Hudson, IN. Diane Greenleaf-Kisner husband Bob of Wichita and Vicki Moore husband Brian of Ottawa; 2 Grandsons Gage Sims of Williamsburg KS; Jeff Sims of Red Bluff, CA. Many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers in -law, Alan Nielsen of Nebraska and Kenneth Dearing of Oklahoma. Nieces and nephews surviving include Paul Nielsen, Alan Ray Nielsen, Sally Sazama, Connie Steele, and Toni Bentz of Nebraska; Barbara Neas and Debra Cheatham of Oklahoma; Ralph Spicer of California and Bruce Spicer of Massachusetts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Sims; sons, Donald W. Sims, Richard L. Sims, Robert D. Sims and an infant son; her parents, Ray and Sarah Thornton; sisters, Margie Spicer, Dorothea Neas, Joan Nielsen, Pat Dearing; brother, Ray Thornton; granddaughter Teresa McCann; nephews Mark Nielsen, Tim Neas, Chuck Neas, and David Dearing; and Niece Susie Mitts.
Betty and Paul invested in The Dairy Bar in Quenemo KS in the 60’s. She then began working at KOFO radio station, Ottawa KS in the 70’s. She thoroughly enjoyed the job, leaving only when an opportunity for advancement appeared. This was an opportunity to work for the Water Resources Section of the US Geological Survey, Lawrence, KS. She was administrative staff from 1977 to 1983 and only left the job following Paul’s retirement. She, along with other office staff, created the KOFO Gals Cookbook, treasured because of the many family recipes included in the cookbook. She loved her job with Water Resources, challenged by the detailed travel and payment work required for the job.
Betty was a member of the First Christian Church of Ottawa and participated in the church for many years. Betty loved reading from the day she learned to read and continued reading throughout her life. In the 80’s she and some of her sisters would meet in Las Vegas, Nevada playing the slot machines and enjoying their time together. Her most favorite and memorable thing to do was going to Nebraska several times a year to visit her family.
Betty was loved by many and will be missed. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends.
A graveside service for Mary E. “Betty” Sims, 97, who died on September 22, 2018, will be held at Highland Cemetery with Adam Lynch and Craig Robertson officiating.
Services are under the direction of Lamb Roberts Funeral Home.
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