William Evan Sims

Suddenly on October 14, 2005, Evan Sims of Exeter and formerly of Hurondale in his 78th year.  Beloved husband of Edna (Bayley) Sims for 52 years.  Loving father of Lori Sims and her husband Paul D’Auvergne of Oakville, Jane Sims and her husband Chris Harvey of London, and Bob Sims of Exeter and his friend Brenda Siemon of Dublin.  Predeceased by his son Steven (2002).  Dear grandpa of Trevor and Calvin Sims of Stratford, William and Emma Harvey of London and James Siemon of Brodhagen.  Dear brother of Audrey Bentley of Exeter.  Lovingly remembered by Lisa Pollock of Toronto and her children Lucas and Jaimie.  Predeceased by his mother Gladys Sims (2005), his father William Sims (1959) and sister Labelle Schmetzer (2004).  Born William Evan Sims on December 27, 1927 in Exeter, Evan lived almost all his life on a family farm at Hurondale in Usborne Township.  He loved farming and for 20 years was a custodian at South Huron District High School.  He cherished above all else, his family and his many friends.  Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.  The funeral service will be held at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, 264 Main Street, Exeter on Tuesday, October 18th at 11 AM with The Rev. Father Bill Ward officiating.  Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery.  Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Big Brothers / Big Sisters would be appreciated by the family.  

William Evan Sims