Jordan Simon

Jordan "George" H. Simon, age 86, of Grantsburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his residence. George was born on August 9, 1930 in Staples, MN to parents Elizabeth (Raddohl) and James Simon. He attended Freya School. After school, George helped tend to the family farm in West Marshland Township. On July 5, 1955 George was united in marriage to Margaret Spaulding in Cambridge, MN. Together, they raised their thirteen children on the family farm just outside of Grantsburg. George owned and operated his own logging company, Geo. Simon Forest Products and was also employed by Penta Wood Products for many years. George took great pride in gardening. He was well known for selling blueberries and fresh garden vegetables to the local Grantsburg businesses and residents. He enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors, hunting and fishing. He especially liked bird, squirrel and deer watching and frequently made trips to the Crex Meadows Wildlife Preserve. George loved family cookouts and greatly enjoyed the time spent with his family. He will always be remembered as a good friend and husband, devoted father and loving grandfather. Preceding George in death are his parents; lifelong companion, Margaret Simon; sons, Jordan Simon and Ernie Simon; sisters and brothers. George is survived by his children: Timothy, Andrew (Dolly), Joseph (Lisa), Terri (Sam), Valerie (Jim), Lorenzo (Sheila), Kennedy (Maria), Orval, Peggy (Jim), Shelly (Jason) and Jolly (Amber); grandchildren: Candie, Mandie, Angelic, Alesha, Audra, Larissa, Nikki, Brandon, Ricky, Dillon, Trevor, Sidney, Jaydon, Amber, Katie, Nicole, Janet, Amie, Cindie, Trisha, Douglas, Jeremy, Justin, Corey, Mathew, Ashley, Steven and Jennifer; many great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Barbara and Berdella; 3 brothers: Frank, Lonnie and Orlando; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The visitation for George will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 1:00pm (visitation from 12:00pm - 1:00pm) at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg with Pastor Brian Pardun officiating. Interment will be held at the Freya Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jolly Simon, Joe Simon, Loren Simon, Trevor Simon, Ricky VanderVelden and Douglas Simon. Honorary Pallbearers are Frank Simon, Lonnie Simon, Orlando Simon, Bob Rantala and the “Country Café Coffee Club Gentlemen.” Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com