Connie Simonis

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Connie Jolene Simonis, born June 6, 1950, in Bremerton, WA, and departed this life on October 10, 2026. Connie was a woman of many titles; a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and an adventurous friend to many. Connie derived so much pleasure watching the grandkids grow up, become successful and start families of their own. Connie loved her family and prioritized their well being and joy. Connie was smart and reliable and she loved her job as an Office Administrator in the financial sector. She even let her boss think their clients were his and not hers.

Connie was a woman of many passions. She loved bingo, a hobby she carried with her throughout her adult life, and found joy and peace on the water, fishing rod in hand or paddling through the lily pads in her kayak looking for turtles. She and her husband, Ron Simonis, whom she married on April 12, 1994, shared a love for camping and traveling in their RV, making memories and exploring the beauty of the world around them. Connie had an adventurous spirit, and this was never more evident than when she was on the road with Ron. Their home in Poulsbo, Washington, was a testament to Connie's love for life’s simple pleasures. She loved working in her yard, bringing the colors of spring to life with her smart touch and deep affection for nature.

While Connie and Ron were married for 32 years, they met a little later in life. From the moment they found each other, the love they shared for each other was truly blessed. Connie found the person who made her feel complete and her world make sense. Ron was the center of her world as Connie was the center of his. Their relationship was built on a deep friendship, commitment, and a bond that only grew stronger with time. The love they shared for each other was truly something to be admired.

Survived by her beloved husband Ron and her children, Tammy Egan (Paul), and Dustin Duncan (Melissa), Connie's legacy lives on in her family. She was a guiding light and an inspiration to her ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Heacock, her mother, Vonda Heacock, her sisters, Nancy Hoving and Jeanette Kingsley, and her son, Roy Duncan.

In the words of Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Connie's smile lit up the room and she made us feel loved, appreciated, and valued. Her memory will forever remain in our hearts. We invite you to share your memories of Connie and to upload photos to the memorial page, to celebrate her life, and remember the love and joy she brought into our lives.

A memorial service is being planned for next spring at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, Washington. Connie dearly loved camping there but most of all, the fishing for salmon from the shore was something she never got tired of doing. She would stand for hours in the cold water casting out. As the time for the memorial gets closer, this announcement will go out with the details.