Simas, John "Jack" Obituary (1935 - 2024)

Born Oct 19, 1935, Simas, John "Jack" attended Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Simas, John "jack".

Graduation Year	Class of 1953
Date of Birth	Oct 19, 1935
Date of Passing	Nov 11, 2024
About	Wilton, California - John 'Jack' Simas, 89, passed away at his home in Wilton, California on November 11, 2024. Jack was born in Ione, California on October 19, 1935 to John Thomas Simas and Irene Ann Allen. He served in the US Army at Fort Hood, Washington. Jack married Glenda L. Walton on May 21, 1955, and was married 69 years. Jack and his brothers owned Simas Floor Company. He continued stopping by the shop until he was 84. Jack had a rich, fulfilling life centered around family, home, and community. Living in Wilton for 58 years, he made their house a home. Gardening year-round and sharing the fruits of his labor with others. On Saturdays he wore overalls and a t-shirt while working on his property. Jack was a deeply beloved husband, dad, grandpa and Papap to his family. He was a rock to many and a character to all!He is survived by his wife, Glenda, and four children, Larry Simas, Joan (Tylen) Kattenhorn and sons, Tanner and Samuel (Lindsay); Michele Simas and sons, Johnathan, Christian, Julian; Scott (Tracey) Simas and their children, Austin (Mia), Taylor, Cooper (Berkeley), Cannon, Sophie; three great-grandchildren and brother, Ken Simas. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, John and Irene Simas and siblings, Allen, Robert, William, Marian, Margaret, and David. - Information from the Sacramento Bee
Events	The celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8925 Vintage Park Drive, Sacramento Luncheon Reception to follow. Memorial donations may be made to www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.