Norman David Sims

On September 20, 2024, Norman David Sims died peacefully in Yucaipa, California He was 91years old.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace “Joy” in 2000; parents Henry and Helen; his sister, Henriette Davis; and 2nd wife, Mary in 2019.
He is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Todd); Sons, Michael (Emma, deceased) and William (Kathy); 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 4 great, great grandchildren
He was born in Evansville, Indiana and later moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming where he met his first wife, Joy. They married, had three children and moved to Sibley, Louisiana where he worked for Louisiana Machinery and retired in 1997. Norman was very active with the First Methodist Church in Sibley as well as other groups. Later, when his wife Joy passed, he moved to Tillamook and married his second wife, Mary. He attended the Sacred Heart Catholic Church as well as being a part of the Knights of Columbus. He continued to be involved with volunteer work. He enjoyed meeting new people and had quite the sense of humor. He loved learning new things as well as sharing all his knowledge. Norman was very much loved. When Mary passed away in 2019, he moved to California to live with his son, William. Norman had a very fulfilling life and was very blessed.
A private internment services was held at Lane Memorial Cemetery in Sibley, LA on Saturday, October 12, next to his late wife Grace “Joy”.