SIMONSON, Lowell E.

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, December 29, 2009 Lowell Simonson left his earthly life on Dec. 24, 2009, after a three-year courageous battle with cancer. His family is at ease knowing that he is in a better place, where he is no longer suffering. He was born June 28, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Lowell graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in business and accounting. He worked for many years in the textile industry, which took him to various parts of the country. He and Ann loved traveling, and they took a trip every year to a different part of the world. He enjoyed all sports, especially playing golf. Lowell will continue to live in the hearts of his wife, Ann; his brother, Barrie; his children, Si, Kip, Michelle and Eric; their spouses, Kathy, Tad and Valerie; their children, Amy, Sarah, Miriam, Hannah, Rachel, Kayla and Kyle; his stepchildren, Linda, Clarke and Kelly; their spouses, Kathy and Barry; their children, Dawn Lisa, Sharon, Christopher, Matthew, Timothy, Alicia and Amber; as well as countless amazing and cherished friends who have been touched by an unforgettable man, each of whom has many joyous memories of Lowell that make this difficult time easier to get through. Lowell's family will be having a celebration of his life at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Family Hospice Center of Prescott, Ariz., or a charity of your choice. Lowell will be missed terribly, but never forgotten. Information provided by survivors.