Clarence Richard Simmons, 87 of Akron, CO, passed away at his home on December 18, 2012. He was born in Kersey, CO to Clarence McKinley and Joy Isabella (Goings) Simmons. He enlisted in the Army August 14, 1943. He was a skilled crypto-technician and a carbine sharpshooter. He was honorably discharged on April 30, 1946 with a Medal of Victory. He was a civil engineer with Bechtel Corporation. He helped build the Bart System and the Don Pedro Dam in California, and the Rapid Transit system in Washington D.C.
He retired to Akron, CO where he enjoyed hunting with nephews John and Jack Walton. He also enjoyed his many antiques, cars, and collectibles.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Joy Simmons and sister Mable Walton. He is survived by 5 daughters, Dixie Simmons, Debra Hogarth and husband Arlyn, Dee Helzer and husband Marvin, Dina Savage and husband Frank, and Dawn Keyes. He is also survived by grandchildren Jennifer, Kimberly, Lori, Matthew, Marie, Brandi, Tiffany, Jason, Tony, and Crystal, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces, nephews.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Akron. Interment will follow at the Akron Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Akron Volunteer Fire Department. Bowin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.