Jordan Simon

Jordan Herbert “Jordy” Simon, age 59, who lived in the Webster area, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 30, 2015. Born in Siren, WI, on April 14, 1956, Jordy was a son of George Herbert and Margaret Louise (Spaulding) Simon. He attended public schools in Grantsburg. At an early age, he began helping his parents operate the family farm and logging business. Jordy’s last full time employment was with Johnson Construction in Grantsburg. He had worked at various other jobs including T & T Logging Co. in Danbury, WI, prior to joining Wally Johnson’s company. Jordy valued nature and the local wildlife, and especially enjoyed bird watching. He liked to go hunting for deer and squirrel, fishing for cat fish, and gardening. He also loved camping at Norway Point Landing in the Governor Knowles State Forest. He had a talent for small engine repair, and received a lot of pleasure from listening to Buddy Holly and Credence Clearwater Revival and other music from the 1950s and 1960s. Jordy was a hard working man; thoughtful, caring, and appreciative towards others. He is preceded in death by a brother, Ernie Simon; aunts and uncles. Jordy is survived by his parents, George Simon and Margaret Simon; and a son, Mathew Jordan Simon. He is also survived by siblings: Timothy Simon, Andrew (Dolly) Simon, Joseph Simon (Lisa), Terri (Sam) Rixman, Val Buskirk (James), Loren (Sheila) Simon, Ken (Maria) Simon, Orval Simon, Peggy Simon (Jim), Shelly (Jason) Hayes, and Jolly (Amber) Simon; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Celebration of Life honoring Jordy Simon will be held between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at the campground/ rest area of Crex Meadows Wildlife Area on North Refuge Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials are greatly appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Webster-Grantsburg-Siren.