Doris Simonson
January 06, 1927 - March 16, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Doris Simonson, age 94, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Agrace Hospice. Doris Coad and her identical twin, Dorothy, were born on Jan. 6, 1927.
Doris graduated valedictorian of West Allis Central High School class of 1944. She attended Milwaukee Business College and was a stenographer for the FBI in Milwaukee. She married George E. Heathcote Sr. in 1951. Doris and George moved to Madison and had four children. George passed away in 1970. Doris married Reuben Gartman and moved to Fort Atkinson in 1972; Reuben died 15 years later. In 1990, Doris married Gordon Simonson and they were married for 21 years, until his passing in 2011. Doris moved to Oakwood Village in Madison in 2012 to be closer to her family.
Doris was always active in her church, Methodist Episcopal Church in West Allis, Bethany Methodist in Madison, and First United Methodist Church in Fort Atkinson. She was a member of Eastern Star in both Madison and Fort Atkinson.
Doris enjoyed playing bridge and golf and wintering in Naples, Fla. Doris loved spending time with her family. She was blessed with 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Doris is survived by her three daughters, Gail (Con) Parde, Gwen (Mike) Babcock and Jill (Kevin Hill) Heathcote; son, George (Melinda) Heathcote Jr.; and her beloved twin sister, Dorothy Lindgren.
A celebration of life will be held later this year when her family can gather joyfully and safely.
If you wish to memorialize Doris, please donate to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Wendy Lukachik
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I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Haven't seen you all in forever but I have great memories of my childhood because of all the time we spent together. Your mom always made me feel welcome and will be forever etched in my mind. Hope you are all well, happy and let me know when you have the celebration it would be incredible to see you all again. Take Care, All my love. Wendy
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Susan Reagles
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Dear Gail, Gwen, Jill, and George, Ken and I were saddened to see that your Mom had passed away. I think of her often and the years she spent with my Dad. The trips to Naples, the dinners shared, the holidays with family, and her love of card games. Ken still remembers when my Dad wanted him to meet Doris in Fort Atkinson and they waited for her to come out of church services one Sunday. My Dad ( and Ken ) thought she looked lovely in her red coat. I am so sorry for your loss. Ken and Susan Reagles
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Fr. John Hedrick
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To Gail, Gwen, Jill, and George, I was saddened to hear about your mother's passing. I had periodic contact with her after she married my uncle Gordon. Each time I saw Doris she was gracious, and enjoyable to be with. I felt that she had the ability to be genuinely interested in others. (I officiated at their wedding.) Best wishes and peace to you. Fr. John Hedrick