Gail B. Simon

Gail B. Simon 79, of Berne, Indiana passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on November 4, 1939 in Berne, Indiana the daughter of the late Joseph Brewster and the late Ruth (Winteregg) Brewster. Gail was united in marriage to Larry Simon on October 11, 1959 at the First Mennonite Church. They were married for 58 years before Larry preceded her in death in 2017.

Gail was a member of First Mennonite Church where she was a mission band leader. She volunteered as a migrant aide, Cub Scout leader, and at the Et Cetera Ecke store in Berne. She previously attended Topeka Mennonite Church where she served as the librarian.

Gail worked a short time at International Harvester in Fort Wayne. She then worked as a secretary at Moser Motors in Berne, for 27 years.

Gail enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She loved to read, work puzzles, work with flowers, especially her roses at the lake and most recently enjoyed adult coloring books.

Survivors include her son, Mitch (Tracy) Simon of Berne; daughter, Victoria (Rex) Myers of Berne; brother-in-law, Sydney Stucky of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren. Dustin (Andria) Myers, Chris (Kathryn) Myers, Kirsten (Michael) Hough, Megan Myers (Jeremy Bowers), Cory Simon (Brandy Koenemann), Rachel Simon (Cody Grimm); nine great-grandchildren, Ava Myers, Jordan Simon, Devon Hough, Carter Wingard, Estella Wingard, Bentley Hough, Maksim Myers, Emma Hough, and Jackson Hough.

Gail was preceded in death by her grandson, Adam Simon and sister, Jane Stucky.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2019 at the First Mennonite Church Chapel in Berne with a memorial visitation from 11:00 a.m. up until the 2:00 p.m. service time.

Preferred memorials can be made to the MCC Meat Canner Mennonite Central Committee.