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Cathy Harman posted a condolence
Monday, December 15, 2014
I was sorry to read of Dick’s passing and send my belated condolences to his family and friends. I worked with Dick at IRS many years ago and considered him a mentor early in my career. He had a contagious laugh and wonderful sense of humor. He was the first manager I encountered who believed that the workplace could be fun. There are quite a few of us who have wonderful memories of the crazy antics during the annual rites of spring and fall picnics that Dick incorporated into the calendar.
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Dave & Ann Junkins posted a condolence
Friday, December 12, 2014
Our prayers go out to all. We both worked with Dick at the IRS. He was – and always will be – one of our most unforgettable people at work and in life. Thinking of you…
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Patricia La Rue posted a condolence
Friday, December 5, 2014
I’m not sure how many of you will understand my toast to Uncle Dick, but Uncle Dick . . . . “To the Queen!”
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Sharon Lister posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
A proper gentleman with a beautiful soul, he made me feel welcome within his family and I was incredibly sad to hear of his passing. He had such a passion for learning and was very intrigued by my British upbringing. He stayed in touch with his kind words even after I moved back home, and I shall certainly think of him when we’re having our figgy pudding this Christmas! Such a wise soul, one of the best pieces of advice I heard him say was that if you have a kind thought about a person, you shouldn’t keep it to yourself; you should tell them. I often think of this and always will. Sending sympathy, love and prayers to his family and loved ones. God bless. -Sharon Lister (formerly Simko)
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Sue Simko Ormond posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
These types of messages are always difficult to write, but I find this even more so. Dick was my college sweetheart and my husband of 20 years. In the first six years of marriage, we had four children, and he was a very nurturing and loving father. We grew together through the years and the love never faded. However the challenges of life through those years and the subsequent growth and maturing pulled us in very different directions. Through it all, his new family and old family slowly bonded and grew to share a family spirit, particularly on the holidays. It is, hopefully, that the same spirit that will sustain us today. We all feel a great, great loss because the bigger the person, the greater the hole that they leave, which can only be filled by love and caring. The greater the love we experience, the greater the pain we must bear. So to all, I offer my own prayers and healing wishes. I think the best honor we can give a person is to carry on, in words and deeds, what they valued and stood for. I know that his family will do just that.
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elizabeth tackovich posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Dear Suzanne–
Joe and I have your and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. It was wonderful to see that Richard brought so much joy and happiness to his family and friends. I hope you will find comfort in those precious memories and keep them close to your heart.
Sincerely, Elizabeth Tackovich
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Joy Wilson posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Suzanne, In this sorrowful time, may the love of family and friends comfort you. Hold tight to all the wonderful memories. May God bless and comfort you. With deepest sympathy and love, Joy
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Karen Schroeder posted a condolence
Monday, December 1, 2014
I’m so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. You and he are in my prayers, and in the prayers of the choir. Love, Karen
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Tammy Hernandez posted a condolence
Monday, December 1, 2014
One of the great joys of life is experiencing love, and it sounds like everyone who knows Richard was given that joy. Suzanne, may God grant you and your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Tammy
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Mrs. Suzanne Shaw Simko posted a condolence
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Richard, my beloved husband, father of five, grandfather of three, and great grandfather of one, much-loved brother of Dorothy and uncle to her lovely children, and wonderful friend to so many people, passed away due to leukemia, after a valiant 18-month effort to cope with the many challenges brought on by his cancer and to keep his and our lives as hopeful and productive as possible, for as long as we could be together. Funeral services will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church in Arlington VA in the near future, at a date and time to be arranged soon. Richard will later be inurned in Arlington National Cemetary. His sister Dorothy LaRue, and his living children Amanda Simko, Steven Simko and Maria Chapman truly adored him, as did his other children Annie and John Simko who sadly have alreadly passed on, but who are now joyfully again united with him in spirit; he loved them all passionately; and he was immensely proud of each of them. He delighted in and loved each of his grandchildren Nicholas Brown, Ashleigh Brown and Brittany Copeland, always tried to set a wonderful example for them, made them laugh a lot, and encouraged them to build bright futures. My husband Richard was the kindest, wisest and most caring man I have ever known, who tried his best to be a true and loving Christian to all the people in his life. While I am glad he is at last at peace, finally free from all earthly pain and anxiety, and surely now in God’s heavenly kingdom (probably already joking with the angels and looking up old friends and beloved family members), his passing leaves a void here that no other person can fill. I love him, and always will. He deeply loved us, his dear family, his wonderful Church friends, his racing, golf and running buddies, his former work associates in the Federal government and at St. Ann Church, and we all will miss him so very, very much. Please share your thoughts and memories of Richard Simko, and please pray for peace and comfort for all of our family, and his many wonderful friends. Thank you all, for doing that, and for remembering him with hope and affection. I send this message with love and gratitude for so many years of joy and laughter with my wonderful husband Richard, on this Thanksgiving Day 2014 – – Suzanne Shaw Simko
Dear Suzanne, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. It is never easy to deal with the loss of a loved one. We can only try to remember all the wonderful times this person gave us in our lives. Take Care. With Deepest Sympathy. Tonya Pappert
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Gayle & Peter posted a condolence
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Dick’s presence and humor will be missed when we gather together. Suzanne, you and Amanda are in our prayers as are the rest of the family. May God’s peace reign in your homes and in your hearts. Love, Gayle and family
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