DeLila May Simons

DeLila May Simons passed away in Preston, Idaho on November 22, 2024. She was born to Leland and Grace Mickelsen on May 21, 1932, in Bancroft, Idaho. She was raised in the Bancroft area. She married Joel Simons on January 21, 1951, and sealed in the Logan Temple in 1955. They resided in Chesterfield where they owned a ranch/farm operation. They had seven children.

For many years DeLila was found making and decorating cakes. She enjoyed sewing.

DeLila was an active member in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the primary for 33 years, 2 years as a ward missionary, young women’s, served 60 years as a visiting teacher, and served in several Stake callings. Joel and DeLila served for 20 years at the Chesterfield Foundation.

She is survived by her children Jay (Leslie) Simons of Kemmerer Wy., LeAnn (Dennis) Frandsen of Chesterfield, Idaho, Lyle Simons of Fort Bridger, Wy., Dale (Sharlene) Simons of Grace, Idaho, Shyrl (Colette) Simons of Cheterfield, Idhao, Joelene Jones of Filer, Idaho, Grant (Tonya) Simons of Chesterfield, Idaho, her sister Erma Banks of Chesterfield, Idaho and sister-in-law Virginia Mickelsen of Boise Idaho.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joel Simons, Parents, Leland and Grace Mickelsen, eight siblings, grandson Timothy Lyle Simons, granddaughter Stephanie Lynn Hamp, son-on-law Pete Jones and grandson Porter Booth.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 2, 2024, at the Chesterfield Church with a viewing before the funeral form 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Special thanks to Caribou Memorial Assisted Living and the Franklin County Assisted Living in
Preston, Idaho.