Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Find an Obituary. He was in the Air Force for seven years and during that time was deployed to South Korea for a year in 2004. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Passed peacefully on November 7th, 2020. His pedigree, experience and outlook demand that his predictions be thoughtfully considered. And if she wasn't in the show, you better believe she'd bust backstage, whether you invited her or not, to drop off packages of Lindor truffles for the cast to share. This is tough. But anyone who ever came in contact with this rambunctious creature has fun memories they will treasure forever. He was the music director of that show with music composed by Jewlia Eisenberg and Casey Collins plus tons of music he found and recreated. Simmons also portrayed Glen or Glenda the Witch in a trailer for Framelines 39th annual LGBTQ film festival and in Peaches drag parody, The Wizard of Odd. Matthew was born on July 24, 1981 to Richard Simmons Jr. and Rexann Simmons of Gridley, California. Afterwards he grabs his keyboard underarm, hops off stage, parts the sea of people, exits out the front door and jumps into a cab in one breath. He did not stay between the lines of anything that mattered to him, and his desire to be of service to others was his guiding principle. He was predeceased by : his father Oscar Simmons; his siblings, Walter Lee Simmons, Earnestine "Ernie" Lockhart and Gennie T. Glover; his wife Rossie Fondren; his grandson Robert Lamont Jones of St. Louis, MO; and his great grandchild Aurelia Simmons of Oxford, MS.. He was born July 30, 1994 in Lexington, SC to Alvin. They also had three reunion shows in 2010 and in 2015 with a farewell show in 2016 at DNA Lounge / Bootie. He served in the 969th Field Artillery Battalion from 1942-1945. Pastor Howard Avery will officiate. 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During the 1990s, Matthew worked with the Body Electric school and was a massage and spiritual therapist. What Ive noticed in my journey with Shanti and everything that has led up to this moment in my life, is how to show up for people without judging, without fixing, without changing, without needing them to be anything other than who they are. Please sign the GUESTBOOK in place of sending flowers. Some members of Matthews family hosted a preliminary memorial Sunday, Sept 13 at the San Francisco Wave Organ in the Marina, with dozens of Simmons friends attending. One person can make a difference, however that person shows up., Matthew felt very deeply, said longtime friend Stephen LeBlanc. ; Anthony Simmons of Cherokee, Iowa; Clarsie Simmons of Cherokee, Iowa; his parents David and Corliss Simmons of Quimby, Iowa; his sister Ashley Marissa (Graham) Forbes and their children Jarett and Lauren of LeMars, Iowa; paternal grandfather: Phillip Simmons of Cherokee, Iowa; special friend Julie Chinn of Pierson, Iowa. View Matthew Simmons's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. You just never could quite predict what she might say or do. Matthew Simmons, energy investment banker. In the late 70s, in high school, he joined Up With People and toured with the singing group. Matthew Roy Simmons (April 7, 1943 [4] - August 8, 2010) was founder and chairman emeritus of Simmons & Company International, and was a prominent figure in the field of peak oil. As a member of the drag rock band Pepperspray, keyboardist and singer Simmons co-performed rousing covers of songs by diverse bands, ranging from Nirvana to Garbage and David Bowie. He graduated from Mission Viejo Highschool in 1999 and shortly after joined the Air Force. He always enjoyed a good joke, a good meal, and watching his Westerns and the News. . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Advanced Search. . He was in steamy hot and hilarious scenes with Ryan Hayes, Rich Hutchison Cowie,Carlos Barrera, Diego Gmez, Michael Soldier and Katharine Otis. The world is a little less compassionate and warm today, and as we remember Matthews tremendous kindness, sense of humor, and, of course, sartorial splendor, we hold him close in our hearts., The first time I heard about Shanti was in 1984, when I was living in Minnesota, and the first cases of AIDS had just started impacting the community, said Simmons in a Shanti informational video recorded July 9, 2020. She was born April 3, 1958, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, to Ruth Ann Karstaedt Weckler and Sherwood Weckler. ; and his friend Bro. She had to have the last word.. He was so proud of the music score he set up the photo of it on his piano. 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. During a June 9, 2010, interview with Fortune, On June 9, 2010, Simmons was interviewed by, A week later, during a July 15, 2010 interview with, Previously, on May 26, 2010, Matthew Simmons was a guest on 'The, This page was last edited on 22 August 2022, at 04:50. Matthew touched so many lives, and his love and dedication to his clients were remarkable, Shanti representatives wrote in a Facebook. Add a Memory. ""The first time I heard about Shanti was in 1984, when I was living in Minnesota, and the first cases of AIDS had just started impacting the community," said Simmons in a Shanti informational video recorded July 9, 2020. Jean Elizabeth Himes, 96, of Newport passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Obituary Matthew Simmons (100), was born in Marshall County, MS on July 18, 1922 to the late Oscar Simmons and Lucy Sweeney. But of course his favorite role was playing the French maid of Gertrude Stein and Alice Toklas. That was Peggy. . "I was overjoyed when Russell Blackwood cast Peggy in the lead role of Dante for the Thrillpeddler's 2015 / 2016 production of my and Kelly Kittell's rock musical Club Inferno, added Fogel. She never let a conversation go by without at least one or two laughs. Making a difference Since 2010, Simmons worked as a Care Navigator with The Shanti Project. View Matthew Simmons's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. Simmons is survived by his brothers Stanley Cary Simmons, Chris Ian Simmons, nine beloved nieces and nephews, one great-niece, and sister-in-law Melissa VanGrundy-Simmons. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! "Some members of Matthew's family hosted a preliminary memorial Sunday, Sept 13 at the San Francisco Wave Organ in the Marina, with dozens of Simmons' friends attending.An online memorial, hosted by Peaches Christ, Heklina and Oasis, will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, 5pm PST on Oasis' Twitch channel at http://www.twitch.tv/sfoasisFacebook invite pageDonation's in his honor can be made to The Shanti Project. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. 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Mr. Matthew J. Simmons passed on May 14, 2021. This union lasted until Rossies death. But when she sang lead on her chosen cover songs.watch out! You may also light a candle in honor of Matthew Simmons or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. Everyone should see how this angel could take any affliction or hardship and turn it into a life giving gift. Fogel said that Peppersprays main run was from 2002 to 2007 (five years). "Matthew touched so many lives, and his love and dedication to his clients were remarkable," Shanti representatives wrote in a Facebook. MATTHEW WADE SIMMONS, 47, of Pierson, Iowa, originally from Quimby, Iowa, passed away Tuesday evening, December 31, 2019 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke's in Sioux City, Iowa. (51 years old). At first Matthew Simmons was seen as a victim, then reviled as a racist. A week before he passed we went on an amazing walk in the Morcom rose garden in Oakland. There is no photo or video of Matthew Simmons.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. He was so proud of his recent series of drawings about his hand surgery he was about to undergo. Born in Queens, New York City, his family later moved several times; to Iowa, St. Paul, MN, Charlotteseville, NC, then Weisenberg, Germany, Charleywood, England, to Oakville, Ontario, then Prior Lake, MN. He served as an energy adviser to U.S. President George W. Bush[5] and was a member of the National Petroleum Council and the Council on Foreign Relations. to the family or plant a tree It was down there where Mattys interest with fashion and the music scene flourished. On leave from the military, he found the love of his life. [6][7] The death was ruled "accidental drowning with heart disease a contributing factor". He enlisted in the army in 1942 and served during WWII. "Peggy brought the perfect balance of bravado and vulnerability to the role and her rubber face provided much of the laughs and audience insight the the lead required. He gained employment with the University of Mississippi at the Continuing Education Building in various capacities. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 15, 1970 - He was a wonderful father to Ariana, Shakira, Cayson,Elijah, andJeremiah. Obituary for Matthew Alexander Simmons | Matthew Alexander Simmons, 27, of West Columbia, SC passed away on Wednesday January 2, 2022. Mr. Matthews, as he was affectionately called by many, loved interacting and talking with people. When the lights went up and the crowd started reacting, the best-laid plans from rehearsal went out the window. The Ocean Energy Institute ceased operations in 2011. We love you, Matt. "What I've noticed in my journey with Shanti and everything that has led up to this moment in my life, is how to show up for people without judging, without fixing, without changing, without needing them to be anything other than who they are. To support local, independent, LGBTQ journalism, consider becoming a BAR member. Matthew Simmons. She was a livewire, feeding off the crowd energy, spastic and hilarious, bigger and brasher than queens half her age. Born in Queens, New York City, his family later moved several times; to Iowa, St. Paul, MN, Charlotteseville, NC, then Weisenberg, Germany, Charleywood, England, to Oakville, Ontario, then Prior Lake, MN. OConnor Mortuary Siblings who preceded him in death are: Walter Lee Simmons, Earnestine Ernie Lockhart, and Gennie T. Glover. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake.