BOMBER MEMORIAL

CHERYL JEAN POLLARD SIMONS ~ Class of 1966
December 16, 1947 - December 1, 2013

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Cheryl passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2013 in her home in Richland. She was born in Yakima on December 16, 1947 to Harry and Joyce Pollard.

She was a beloved sister, mother and grandmother.

Cheryl attended Marcus Whitman Elementary School, Carmichael Junior High School and graduated with the Class of 1966 from Richland's Columbia High School.

She met her husband, Bob Simons, in Richland, and they married on July 9, 1969. Together they had five wonderful children. Before becoming disabled, Cheryl loved caring, cooking and sewing for her family.

Cheryl's loving nature led her to pursue a career in nursing. She graduated from Columbia Basin College with an Associate in Nursing in 1984. She worked at Kadlec Regional Medical Center on the Pediatric Floor as a Registered Nurse. Cheryl left her love of nursing due to health issues.

Her 15 grandkids were her pride and joy. She loved to have her grandchildren come and visit her. She will always be remembered for her boisterous laugh, quirky sense of humor but most of all her huge heart and warm hugs.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Simons; her two brothers, Jerry Pollard ('65) and Ronnie Pollard ('68); and by her parents, Harry and Joyce Pollard.

She is survived by her sister, Mary Ornelas; five children and 15 grandkids: JJ and René Lane and children: Brianne, Brexton, and Breyden; Laura Simons-Campos and her children: Kylie Simons, Sabastian Marichalar and Celeste Campos; Brian and Janel Jackson and children: Tyler, Owen and Logan; Shawn and Emily Simons and children: Shawna, Shelby, Ryan and Soren; Shawn and Emily Simons and children: Shawna, Shelby, Ryan and Soren.

The funeral service was held at 11am on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Sunset Event Center in Richland. A graveside service followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

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Bomber Memorial put together by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).