Barbara Simonsen

Barbara Hoobler Simonsen Patty Patty returned home to her Heavenly Father January 3, 2010 after enduring a long illness. She was born February 28, 1945 to Wayne and Barbara Hopkins Hoobler in Denver, CO. She married her childhood sweetheart, Scott Simonsen, March 1, 1963; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Patty graduated from Granger High School in 1963, attended SLCC and worked for IHC and Praxair for many years. Patty loved her family and grandchildren and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed cooking, music, river running and the outdoors. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Herriman Hills Ward. Survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Scott; children: Jeff (Heather), Spencer (Barbara), Jason, Jill (David), Nancy; 14 grandchildren; brother, Larry (Connie) Hoobler; sister, Cheva (Kent) Christensen. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Emily; and 2 sons. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 12:00 noon at the Herriman Hills Ward, 5246 West Gossamer Way (13780 S.) Viewings will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Wednesday at the church, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.