Mary Jane (Meyer) Simon passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 9th at her home in St Louis with her husband Paul of 65 years by her side.
Mary Jane was born on March 9 th, 1935 to Paul and Sarah Lucille (Powers) Meyer in St Louis MO. During her high school days at St Francis de Sales and at a teen dance she met her future husband. They wed in 1955, going on to have 5 children… Samuel, Paul, Jayne, Jim and Joan. She was the very definition of support for her husband when he attended evening Law School while continuing to raise her children.
We feel incredibly grateful to have had you as our Mother, Sitti and Great Sitti. When we think of you so many different memories comes to our minds – memories that will live in our heads and hearts for a lifetime. The things we remember most about you: you were always there for us no matter the circumstances, no matter your mood, no matter what time of day or night. You taught us how to love unconditionally and have an open heart. We saw further evidence of this unconditional love in the way that you loved your husband, your patience and commitment to Dad. As children, you taught us to give our very best at everything we did. When we came to you with hard decisions in our lives and felt confused you always listened before you offered guidance or advise. You taught us to think for ourselves and let the principles of our faith guide us. We thank you for making us the people we are today, for being our supporter, mentor and the rock that always stood by us no matter the situation, but you will best be remembered for the role of being our mother. We Love you Mom.
Mary Jane was proceeded in death by her son Paul (Janice), her parents Paul and Sarah Lucille Meyer, her older sister Pauline Bauer (Ken -deceased), her brother John (Sandy) Meyer. She is survived by her husband Paul of 65 years, sons Samuel (Laurie), Jim (Ann) and her daughters Jayne and Joan (Chris). Mary Jane will also be fondly remember by her numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers Edward (Wanda) Meyer and James Timothy Meyer (Susan-deceased).
A Funeral Service in memory of Mary Jane will be held on Monday February 15, 2021 at 2:00 pm at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd, St Louis MO 63108. Public viewing will be held at the Cathedral prior to mass from 12:30pm – 2:00pm. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers. Memorial donations in memory of Mary Jane may be made to The Paul Simon Jr Foundation, 345 Marshall Avenue – Lower Level in Webster Groves MO 63119. A service of KUTIS CITY CHAPEL, 2906 Gravois.
I can not say THANK YOU enough to Mrs. Simon . I can not express how much unconditional love she gave to me. I am so very grateful to have had her in my life . Very blessed .
What beautiful comments about your loving wonderful mother. Always the perfect lady. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you all,
Gail Rudolph
My heartfelt condolences to the Judge and the entire Simon family! What a tribute to a wife, mother and grandmother! I feel blessed to have experienced her strength and kindness, first hand! Mrs. Simon has always held a special place in my heart, since I was a young girl! How blessed you all are to have had her as your Mother!
Love and prayers
Nancy Boland Zipf
To my sisters family
My deepest sympathy to all of you. We all know that her death is a fact of life it still don’t make it easy to accept. She was loving sister and a wonderful person I will miss her but she will always be in my heart and prayers
as those of our family who has left us
already
May she Rest In Peace
With all my love
Uncle
Tim
I remember as a woman of such grace and gentle soul. How lucky we are to have mrs Simon around as we were growing up! You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Dear Judge Simon, Jayne, Joanie, and all the Simon family:
Mrs was the definition of a lady. Such a lovely person. She will truly be missed. Love and prayers to you all.
Paul and Mary Jane have generously given of themselves to family, church, and community. There was never an assignment too large or too small – you could always count on Paul and Mary Jane to give of themselves. All this, while raising five accomplished children. May Mary Jane rest in the arms of Our Lord. Our condolences to the Simon Family.
We send our love and prayers to you during this time and beyond. We love you guys❤️
To the Simon family,
Today I want to share my family’s deepest condolences with your family.
Your mother and entire family were a pillar of the St Gabriel community for several decades and that is how I will always remember it.
All class, helpful to many
A beautiful mother at the helm
The McDermott family would like to offer our sincere condolences. May God be with you all. Praying for your peace. Your mother was a beautiful example of LOVE.
My sincere condolences to your family. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your treasured memories provide comfort for you during this difficult time.
May your faith and the love of your family and friends comfort your entire family through this difficult time.
❤️❤️
Joanie and Chris,
She must’ve been a wonderful woman to raise such wonderful children….what a legacy. The Niemann Family has you in their prayers.
Mary, Catherine, Annie, and MaryGrace Niemann
My deepest sympathy to Judge Simon. Sam, Jayne, ,Jim & Joanie,. Mrs Simon was a beautiful lady inside & out. Her deep faith and her love for her family were immeasurable. I loved watching her & Mr. Simon his adoration for his love of sixty-five years and holding her hand. It’s the kind of love we all would love to have. They raised together five beautiful children who are all a reflection of them. Strong in their faith, kind, compassionate, full of integrity and all hard working. To the spouses, grandchildren & great grandchildren she was a beautiful soul and I know she went straight to God’s arms and I know her beautiful son, Paul was waiting for her. I have been so blessed to be at so many family events and will cherish all those beautiful moments. I pray for all of you at this difficult time & treasure every memory. Lots of love to all the family
My most sincere condolences to the Simon family. May she rest in paradise and your memories be eternal.
Mary Whebbe
I will always remember Mrs. Simon as the pillar of her family. A woman of beauty, class & kindness. That evidence being the wonderful kids she raised, and husband she always stood beside.
My condolences to the Simon family. May they always live in the eternal light guided by the love of their mother, Mary Jane Simon.
To Paul and the entire Simon family,
I was deeply saddened by the news of your loss last week, and remain so. Your message of what Mary Jane meant to your family are among the most touching and heart-felt that I have ever seen and say more than I could ever add. I deeply regret that I am not able to physically be with this afternoon, but know I will be in spirit and that my thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
To the entire Simon Fanmily:
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful mom. She was always so kind, friendly and just a beautiful lady! May God Hold all of you in the Palm of His and keep you hearts filled with her precious memory until you meet again.
Mary Jane was a wonderful lady and we will keep her in our prayers .. Sandy and John Paul.
Growing up, Mrs.Simon was the the beautiful, kind lady next door with a houseful of rambunctious kids, and it was always clear the entire family adored her. Later years I was always glad to see her at St. Raymond’s Wednesday lunches. I’m truly sorry for your loss and pray her soul is at peace.
Simon Family-Love and prayers to all, may your mom Rest In Peace I am so sorry for your loss!
Love you all!!! Will miss my second mom so much, she is with Paul now and in peace. All ways in my thoughts and prayers
Love