Oct 31, 2020

William Walden Shimer 1928 - 2020

Posted Oct 31, 2020 1:13 AM

William Walden Shimer 91, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away at home with his family by his side, on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

He was born November 19,1928 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Son of the late Nellie & Earl Shimer. He worked at Continental Can, Gerber, and was a self-employed carpenter. He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses . He loved the Bible and the promises therein, including the coming earthly paradise. He wanted others to know these wonderful promises as well, that is why one of his greatest joys was spending time in the volunteer ministry to help others come to understand the Bible. He loved his family and friends, and had the gift of making his friends feel like family.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 70 years, Marion Pauline (Sullivan) Shimer, daughter, Nancy Shimer, brother, Robert (Babe) Shimer, and sisters Virginia Lavadure and Doris King.

Survivors include sons, William (Vickie) Shimer Jr., and Randy (Lizabeth) Shimer both of St. Joseph, MO, daughters, Deborah (Steve) Duncan, Savannah, MO, and Carolyn (Eddie) Milbradt, Ellsworth, KS, brothers, Dale, Donnie, Butch, and Jim and sisters, Betty Frazee and Patty Kincaid; 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Mr. Shimer will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on November 21st at 1:00 p.m. over Zoom. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

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