SIMON, Janet D. Passed away Feb. 4, 2012. Janet was an extremely 
loving and devoted wife, mother and friend. She was born April 25th, 
1922 to Art & Eliza Beedle in West Carrollton, Ohio where Janet 
attended school She proudly graduated as part of superintendent Shades 
"very special class" of 1940. Janet was a drum major, cheerleader, 
class president and played clarinet in marching band and orchestra 
and was also a contestant in the Miss Ohio pageant. Preceded in death 
by her parents, her sisters Allene (Bill) Landaker, Marjorie (Alfred) 
Cristofaro, son Douglas (Debbie, Sarita) Simon and her husband of 
nearly 60 years, Haskell R." Hack" Simon who is forever in her heart. Left 
to cherish her memory are son David (Laura) Simon and granddaughters 
Jazlyn & Janessa (her two little everythings), the Cristofaros, the 
Landakers, the Kahns, the Bauers, her classmates and Ida Mazoff. Mom 
always gave much more than she took. She was a gifted writer and poet. 
Her talents will be sadly missed. Mom, I hope you and Dad are once again 
gazing into each others eyes and dancing to big band music at the Van 
Cleve Hotel. Remember what I always told you: Youre the best Mommy in 
the whole wide world!
Published in Dayton Daily News on February 12, 2012 

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