Obituary Patricia Jean Simons Patti Simons was born in Tacoma, WA on October 30, 1940 to Mary and Wilbur Simons. She graduated from Wilson High School in Tacoma in 1960 and then moved to Mountain View, CA with her parents. Patti returned to Tacoma two years ago where, despite some health issues, she became an enthusiastic resident and participant at Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Center. She passed away peacefully on April 2, 2013. Patti will be greatly missed by her wide circle of friends, and most particularly by her immediate family; brother, William Simons; aunt, Ellie Kesel; niece, Samantha (Travis) Peart; nephew, Kristofer Simons, and cousins, William and Judy Kesel, Kari (Eric) and Megan Kesel. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 1:00pm at The Chapel at Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Center. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003. A Life Celebration® Home.