On Feb. 4, 2011, Marc A. Simonson, 64, went home to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, after a three-year struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. His loving wife, Marie, was at his side when he departed.
Marc was born May 13, 1946, in Santa Monica, Calif., to Harold Simonson and Sally Cummings. At the age of 2, his family moved to Colorado Springs. He graduated from Palmer High School in 1964. He continued his education at Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, receiving a bachelor’s degree in humanities in 1968 and a master’s degree in English in 1970. While in college, Marc was a proud member of the Air Force ROTC.
Marc worked as an outside sales representative for various companies during his career, retiring from Masonite Corp. in 1996. His sales territory consisted of seven Western states, nine Canadian providences and Mexico. While with the company. Marc earned the salesman of the year award numerous times.
Marc was a very articulate and knowledgeable individual. He amazed people with his vast knowledge of innumerous topics. People often commented that he was the most knowledgeable person they’d ever met. He was an avid WWII buff, sharing in conversations and imparting information and knowledge to friends and family.
Marc found great pleasure in travel and had many rich experiences along the way. His favorite place was Mazatlan, Mexico, where he spent many happy hours enjoying conversations with the locals and perfecting his Spanish-speaking ability while forming lifelong friendships.
Marc met his soul mate and the love of his life, Marie, in September 2001. They enjoyed nine short and wondrous year together, first in Brighton, then moving to Green Valley, Ariz., in February 2010. Their relationship was filled with deep affection, friendship, humor and a shared love of Arizona.
Marc was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his beloved wife (MaryLou Montoya); daughter, Sheila (Larry) Walling; stepdaughter, Alicia (Julio) Mascarenas; grandchildren, Chris, Cara, Christina, Dezirae and Julio Jr.; great-grandson, Zeke; sister, Bonnie (Bob) Snodgrass, brother, David Webb; numerous nephews and nieces; and numerous friends.
A memorial service is 1 p.m., April 16, at the Healing Place Church, 17801 E. 160th Ave., Brighton.