1005 E Chapman Ave | Orange, CA 92866 | Tel: (714) 771-1000   "Hablamos Espanol"

American-Flag-051
Welcome to the memorial page for

William Jasper Sims Jr.

June 12, 1925 ~ July 5, 2017 (age 92) 92 Years Old


Obituary Image

William "Sandy" Sims was born in Purcell, Oklahoma in 1925. He was the oldest of nine children born to William Sims Sr. and Edna Taylor. The family moved to California in 1941. He is survived by his siblings Bill Sims of Ca, Alice Sims Phillips of Ca, Fay Sims Hood of Ok; and his surviving son Michael D. Sims of TX. He had 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was a WWII veteran serving during fierce combat in the Pacific. He loved to travel. After the war had taken him places that an Oklahoma boy had never dreamed of seeing he went to the middle east, all over the US and brought along his grandkids on many adventures. He was loved. You always knew when he walked in a room and would frequently yell out "YeeHaa San Antone." He always shared his Christian faith with everyone he met. Passing out his signature Relax God's In Charge calling cards to everyone he met. He was the best Grandpa, he will be missed but never forgotten.


 Service Information

Graveside Service
Thursday
July 20, 2017

11:30 AM to TBD
Fairhaven Memorial Park
1702 Fairhaven Ave.
Santa Ana, California 92705


© 2024 Shannon Family Mortuary FD-1772. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility