Jean A. Simser
February 20, 1922 - October 30, 2005

Jean A. Simser, 83, of Spring Garden Ranch Road, who retired as a special education teacher in New York, died Sunday at Woodland Terrace Nursing Center, DeLand. Mrs. Simser, who received a master's degree from St. Lawrence University, was born in Antwerp, NY and moved to this area in 1975 from Saratoga Springs, NY. She was a member of the United States Trotting Association. She also worked as a bookkeeper for her husbands standardbred stable. Mrs. Simser was an accomplished horsewomen having trained horses and participated in several races.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Ray; two sons, J. Perry of DeLand, and James of Rochester, NY; a sister, Barbara Dawson of Watertown, NY; and two granddaughters.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Lane, Port Orange, FL 32129.