Barbara Siml

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Barbara Elizabeth Neuhoff Siml 
March 28, 1926 - July 20,2015

Barbara Elizabeth Neuhoff Siml passed away peacefully in Colorado at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, on July 20, 2015, after a long battle with alzheimers. She was 89 years old. 
Barbara was the 3rd of six children born to Clarence and Frances (Cox) Neuhoff, on March 28, 1926, in Peoria, Il.
Her early years were spent in Peoria with her two sisters and three brothers. During WWII, her family moved to Houston, TX where her father found work as a longshoreman. Barbara attended Milby HS and then Addicks HS. She graduated as Salutatorian in 1944, only being denied the Valedictorian honor because she had not attended the school for the entire 4 years. After graduating, she procured a position as secretary at American General Insurance Co., a job that she loved. 
In 1964, after her daughters were well on their way in school, Barbara went to work for the Spring Branch ISD food service, working at Memorial HS for over 20 years. She retired in 1986.
One of Barbara's favorite activities was swimming. She learned to swim in the Comal River and enjoyed many trips to Heidelburg Lodges, in New Braunfels, with friends and family. Shopping was a close second, even if it was just window shopping. The old Foley's Department store, downtown, was one of her favorite haunts. She stayed very active, and at age 60, Barbara won first place for her age group in a 5k race. 
Barbara was a devout Catholic all her life. She never missed a Sunday mass until she was physically unable to attend. 
Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all.

John Anton Siml
March 31, 1925 - August 6, 2015
John Anton Siml (Johnny) passed away at Longmont United Hospital on August 6, 2015. After a serious fall and successful hip surgery, his heart just gave out. We are convinced that he died of a broken heart, after having lost his dear wife, Barbara, only 17 days earlier. They would have been married 65 years on September 30. He was 90 years old.
Johnny was the second child born to Anton and Amalia Siml, and the first in his family to be born in America. Johnny's parents fled Austria with his older sister, Margie, after WWI, to join Amalia's brother, John Hoiden, in Houston. He was born, raised, and made a home with Barbara on the same property, all of his 90 years. 
Johnny attended Sam Houston HS, in Houston, TX. In 1944, at the age of 18, he entered the army as a Private First Class (PFC). During the Battle of the Bulge, his feet were severely frozen. After a hospital stay for frostbite, he received a new assignment as a Military Policeman. Johnny was honorably discharged on April 28, 1946. He was decorated with the American Theater Campaign ribbon, EAME Campaign Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, Good conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon, Army of Occupation Ribbon (Germany) and one Overseas Service Bar. 
Since the age of 15 (except for the war years), he worked for Southern Die and Tool Company, learning the trade of tool and die making. He worked at the same job until his retirement in 1985. 
Johnny loved fishing! He looked forward to Fridays, when he would pick up Barbara, Marilyn, and Cheryl, and head to West Beach in Galveston, fishing until dark. Later in life, Johnny and Barbara enjoyed many nights fishing off the Galveston fishing pier, making friends with the 'regulars'. 
His second favorite sport was golf. Many Friday afternoons, if he wasn't fishing, you could find him on the golf course. His only regret is that he never made a hole in one! 
Johnny was a loving and generous husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed talking to people, and people loved talking to him. His hospitality was second to none. He loved to offer a beer to anyone who came by for a visit. 
His last 5 years were dedicated to taking care of Barbara, the love of his life. 

Johnny and Barbara Together
Barbara Neuhoff and Johnny Siml met on a blind date. They were married on September 30, 1950 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church. In 1951, their first child, Marilyn Elaine, was born. Cheryl Ann entered the world in 1955. 
After their retirement, Barbara and Johnny enjoyed their weekly fishing trips to Galveston. They also took many trips to Longmont, CO to visit Cheryl, Daufin, and their 3 grandchildren, Jonathan, Geoffrey, and Jillian. They enjoyed vacations with Marilyn, Harry, and Joel to Disney World, Branson, MO and San Diego, CA. Johnny and Barbara took daily walks around Memorial Park and even met former President George Bush and his wife Barbara during one of their walks. 
Barbara was survived by her husband of 64 years, John Anton Siml, for 17 days. It was the longest period of time they had ever been apart from each other. 
Barbara and Johnny are survived by their two daughters, Marilyn (Harry) Pond of Richmond, TX, and Cheryl (Daufin) Babovec of Longmont, CO; Grandchildren, Joel Anton (Erin) Pond, Jonathan Scott Siml Babovec, Geoffrey Anton Siml Babovec, Jillian Amalia Siml Babovec; Great-grandchildren, Avery Elizabeth Pond, Lacey Claire Pond, and Preston Anton Pond. 
Other survivors include Barbara's brother, Jim (Nancy) Neuhoff of Show Low, AZ, brothers-in-law Tom Ortiz of New Braunfels, TX, and Bennie Driver of Brenham, TX, plus numerous nieces and nephews. 
They are preceded in death by Barbara's parents, Clarence and Frances (Cox) Neuhoff, her brothers Milton and Chuck Neuhoff, her sisters Mary Ann Driver and Virginia Ortiz, her sister- in-law Dorothy (Jandt) Neuhoff and Johnny's parents, Anton and Amalia Siml, his sister, Margie (Siml) Eschenburg, and his brother-in-law Oscar Eschenburg. 
A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 11:30am, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell, Houston, TX, 77007, followed by a reception at the church and burial of ashes at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Garden of Gethsemane, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. 
Honorary pall bearers: Jim Neuhoff, Joel Pond, Jonathan Babovec, Geoffrey Babovec 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barbara's and Johnny's name to the charity of your choice, or:
St. Theresa's Catholic Church
6622 Haskell St
Houston, TX 77007
Online: www.sttheresa.cc

Guardian Angels Catholic Church
Spreading Our Wings Building Fund
PO Box 444
Mead, CO 80542
Online: www.meadangels.org

Alzheimer's Association
P.O. Box 96011
Washington, DC 20090-6011
Online: www.alz.org

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