Submitted by: Dan Rich

Arthur Earl Simon

Jan. 5, 1959 - Dec. 12, 2008

South Bend Tribune 12/15/2008
MISHAWAKA - Arthur Earl Simon, 49, died at 12:12 PM on December 12th, 2008. He is survived by his two children, Abigail Rose Simon, 18, a senior at Marian High School, and Joseph Patrick Simon, 19, a sophomore at Youngstown State University; his fianceé, Carrie Jones of South Bend; brother, Dana Simon, and his family in Mishawaka; sister, Trista Simon; and mother, Sylvia Simon of Franklin, Indiana; his niece, Roxanne Hilton of Indianapolis; and sister, Ame Simon of Seattle. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Don and Joan Simon of South Bend, and a sister, Julie Hilton of Indianapolis. He was born in South Bend on January 5, 1959. Arthur was a graduate of Marian High School where he was a recognized athlete. He earned an associate degree from Ferris State University and completed his bachelor's of science degree at Purdue University in Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management. He worked in the family business, Simon Brothers, in South Bend until it was purchased by Clark Food. Arthur remained in the food business for many years until he changed industries and became a salesperson in the RV industry. Arthur was an avid sportsman loving golf, skiing, boating, fishing and enjoying the outdoors with his family. He never missed a game his son or his son's friends played in or a dance performance of his daughter's. He loved many and was loved by many. He will be missed for a very long time by a very large group of people, as every life he touched he touched deeply.