Individual Details
Eldon Elbert Sims Jr.
(11 Jul 1950 - 26 Jan 2020)
Eldon was the youngest of three children born to Eldon Sims Sr. and Donna Chin Sims. He served in the United States Navy as an aircraft mechanic, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Eldon is survived by his wife, Sue Sims; sisters, Donna Calhoun and Betty Peterson; daughter, Dawna Webster; step daughters, Michelle Rogers and Terri (Spencer) DeBuff; step son, Bert (Jen) Bowler, and multiple grand and great grandchildren that he absolutely adored. He is also loved and survived by many children that him and Sue lovingly fostered.
Eldon was known for his humor and willingness to always lend a helping hand. He enjoyed riding his harley, spending time with his family and dogs, and showing his American pride. Eldon served in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft mechanic and received the National Defense Service Medal. He was a man that truly loved his family and country.
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Eldon Elbert Sims Jr., 69, of Santa Rosa, California, died January 26th, 2020, in Billings, Montana. He was born July 11th, 1950, in Santa Rosa, CA, the youngest of 3 to Eldon Sims Sr. and Donna Sims (Chin).
In the early 70’s, Eldon served in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft mechanic and received the National Defense Service Medal.
Eldon was a God fearin’, U.S. luvin’, Harley ridin’, Dog luvin’, Family First, True American, kinda man.
Eldon is survived by his sisters Donna Calhoun and Betty Petersen; daughter Dawna Webster; grandson Preston Webster Jr.; Extended family members include Sue Sims, Michelle Rogers, Terri & Spencer De Buff, Bert & Jen Bowler, Sharon Locklear, Denise Leonard, Dynine Leslie, Tina Thompsen and many grand and great grandchildren that were loved by him dearly!
A formal military service will be held at 2p.m. Thursday, January 30th, at Yellowstone National Cemetery,
55 Buffalo Trail Road, Laurel, MT 59044
Eldon is survived by his wife, Sue Sims; sisters, Donna Calhoun and Betty Peterson; daughter, Dawna Webster; step daughters, Michelle Rogers and Terri (Spencer) DeBuff; step son, Bert (Jen) Bowler, and multiple grand and great grandchildren that he absolutely adored. He is also loved and survived by many children that him and Sue lovingly fostered.
Eldon was known for his humor and willingness to always lend a helping hand. He enjoyed riding his harley, spending time with his family and dogs, and showing his American pride. Eldon served in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft mechanic and received the National Defense Service Medal. He was a man that truly loved his family and country.
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Eldon Elbert Sims Jr., 69, of Santa Rosa, California, died January 26th, 2020, in Billings, Montana. He was born July 11th, 1950, in Santa Rosa, CA, the youngest of 3 to Eldon Sims Sr. and Donna Sims (Chin).
In the early 70’s, Eldon served in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft mechanic and received the National Defense Service Medal.
Eldon was a God fearin’, U.S. luvin’, Harley ridin’, Dog luvin’, Family First, True American, kinda man.
Eldon is survived by his sisters Donna Calhoun and Betty Petersen; daughter Dawna Webster; grandson Preston Webster Jr.; Extended family members include Sue Sims, Michelle Rogers, Terri & Spencer De Buff, Bert & Jen Bowler, Sharon Locklear, Denise Leonard, Dynine Leslie, Tina Thompsen and many grand and great grandchildren that were loved by him dearly!
A formal military service will be held at 2p.m. Thursday, January 30th, at Yellowstone National Cemetery,
55 Buffalo Trail Road, Laurel, MT 59044
Events
| Birth | 11 Jul 1950 | Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California |  |  | |
| Residence | 18 Jul 2001 | Ceres, Stanislaus County, California | | | |
| Death | 26 Jan 2020 | Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana | |||
| Burial | 30 Jan 2020 | Yellowstone National Cemetery, Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana | | |
Families
| Spouse | Living |
Notes
Birth
Eldon Elbert SimsEvent Type: Birth
Event Date: 11 Jul 1950
Event Place: Sonoma, California, United States
Gender: Male
Mother's Name: Chinn
Residence
Eldon Elbert Sims, JrAlias: Eldon F Sims
Second Alias: E Sims
Event Type: Residence
Third Alias: Eldon E Sims
Event Date: 18 Jul 2001
Event Place: Ceres, Stanislaus, California, United States
Event Place (Original): Ceres, California, United States
Phone Number: 538-7721
Previous Residence: Ceres, California 95307
Previous Residence Postal Code: 95307
Birth Date: 11 Jul 1950
Second Previous Residence Place: Ceres, California 95307
Third Previous Residence Place: Santa Rosa, California 95407
2nd Address Date: 1 Nov 1998-01 Sep 2001
3rd Address Date: 1 Aug 1992-13 Jul 2001
Burial
PLOT COL 5-C-26Endnotes
1. California Birth Index, 1905-1995 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VG4R-GSW.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1KW-JS2.
3. Find a Grave Memorial 206625989.