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Adapted from the Delaware State News
Dover, DE
Thomas Arthur Simonsen Jr., 69, of Dover, suddenly passed away through God's Tears on a ray of Sunshine, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Christiana Hospital.
He was born July 17, 1940, in Jamaica Queens, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mildred J. and Thomas A. Simonsen.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 49 and a half years, Lynne Simonsen; a brother, Dale H. Simonsen and his wife Charlotte of Clinton, Mo.; three children, Edward Scott Simonsen, and his wife Laura of Felton, Todd H. Simonsen, and his wife Jane of MaryDel, and Susan Lynne Nichol and her husband David of Oxford, Pa.; ten grandchildren, Meghan, Scott Jr., Chad, Michael, Christopher, Steven, Kaitlyn, Austin, Rebecca, and Ryan; four great-grandchildren, Ella, Brayden, Dominick, and Michael III; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many other family members and friends.
Tom worked for AP Parts Company for 26 years leaving as a regional sales manager in 1996. He then went to Brake Pro where he worked as a district sales manager for six years and finally retired in 2008 from Keller Truck Parts in Dover.
He was an "Honorary Member" of the Highland Engine Company No. 1, of Cornwall, N.Y., where he held the position of Captain. He was honorably discharged from the United States Coast Guard in 1964, after serving six years.
He was a member of the Union Lodge No. 7 AF&AM of Dover. He was a 32nd degree mason, Scottish Rite, Valley of Wilmington, a former member of the Nur Shrine Temple in New Castle, where he served twice as a "Personal Aide" and once as a "Chief Aide" to the Potentate. He was a former member of the Jesters, Patrol, and the First State Shrine Club. He was also a member of many other numerous civic organizations.
He enjoyed traveling in his RV with his wife and family. He enjoyed restoring antique automobiles, and spending time with friends and family.
Services will be at the Torbert Funeral Home on Route 10 in Dover, as follows: Wednesday Nov. 11, viewing from 6 until 8 p.m., with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 12, from 10 until 11 a.m. with a religious service starting at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Sharon Hills Memorial Park in Dover, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Union Lodge No. 7, 1478 Wyoming Mill Road, Dover, DE 19904, or the American Heart Association.
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