LESLIE GAY SHERICK-SIMONS passed away August 21, 2021 after a battle with cancer at the age of 63. She is survived by her husband Jeffrey Simons of 44 years, Sisters, Jolene Owen (Sterling) and Geri Sherick; sister- in-law Terri Bonasl (Donald), and their son Peter; brother-in-law Michael Simons (Kathy) and their daughter Katlyn. She is preceded in death by her parents Woody and Louise Sherick.
Leslie was born on April 29, 1958 in Seattle, Washington and lived in Springfield before settling in Chardon. She graduated from high school in Springfield and continued her education achieving three associates degrees. Leslie was a devoted Engineer and worked for R.V. Burc and NV5. She enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and cooking. She and Jeff loved being outdoors and traveling. She looked forward to Christmas, which was also her father’s birthday. Her strong and independent will, will be dearly missed. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Hospice of the Western Reserve for all the help and care from their wonderful nurses and staff.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44092. Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO THE DeJOHN Funeral Home & Crematory of Chardon (formerly Ritondaro) 126 South St. A private service will be held at a later day.
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Terry Hodous
Jeff
My heart is heavy.
Leslie was a kind and caring person.
May God comfort you and the rest her family!
Don Bonsall
“When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind”- unknown. Rest In Peace Leslie. The memory of you will live on forever. My prayers go out to Jeff.
Mary Pratt Cooney
Spending time with the Sherick sisters was a highlight for the Pratt sisters on weekends and hot summer days. Jolene, Geri, and Leslie led us on great adventures through the woods behind their Snoqualmie Valley, WA home, all the way to railroad tracks, and then a swim in the Snoqualmie river. Leslie was the youngest of our crew, but she was the bravest. There was not a dare she did not relish. Cross the trestle – knowing a train to come at any moment? “Why not?!” Jump off the highest rock into the river not sure about the current or depth? “I’ll let you know on the other side!” She had a fascination with garter snakes that baffled the rest of us.
I can hear her mom shriek “Leslie Gay!” upon learning of her dubious mischief. Maybe Leslie had a premonition about the health challenges that lay ahead for her, so she practiced making bold, brave choices as a child. She was not beholden to what anyone thought of her – she was true to her own spirit and accepted the consequences.
I remember Leslie as ever curious, loving life, and devoted to her sisters, Jolene and Geri.
I am so grateful for the childhood that Leslie shared with the Pratt sisters, and the life that she shared with us all.
With love,
Mary Pratt Cooney
P.S. Jeff: Leslie was lucky to have you as her husband.