In loving memory ~
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Charles Henry Simmons.
As a pioneer of the Cariboo and Wilderness, Charlie reached the age of 93, born August 23, 1931 in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. In 1939 his family left their farm and moved to Vancouver, where at the age of 19, he married the love of his life, Belva Adams, on September 8th, 1950. In the Fall of 2018, they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary.
In 1952 Charlie, Belva, along with his two brothers and their wives, loaded up all their belongings and moved to the small little remote town of Horsefly, joking with each other by calling it the end of the world!
Charlie was predeceased by his beautiful wife Belva 'Bel' on December 7th, 2018. We didn't just lose an amazing Dad, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle and Good Friend, we all lost a legend, a kind caring gentleman that was well-know, respected, and loved. He put smiles on so many kids faces' that called Charlie the Candy Man.
One of his many passions was riding and caring for his beloved horses. Other passions were carpentry, ranching, guiding, outfitting, trapping, hunting, fishing, card games, Lotto Max, and a hot rye whiskey with honey after a long day in his saddle.
A man that changed the old saying "Nine Lives" to "29 Lives Charlie" survived charging grizzlies, raging waters, swarming hornets, bitter cold, and the Woodjam Meadow Sink Holes, to name a few!
He was a master in all his trades, nothing stopped him. Dad's ambition was over the top, one of the hardest working men of our times. His word was gold, and Charlie's handshake was solid and true!
Memories will be cherished!
Forever in our Hearts
Dad/Charlie - WE WILL MISS YOU
To all the residents and staff at Glen Arbor, Dad loved all his time together with all of you! Thank you!
A special thank you to Home Care, Wound Care Clinic, Nurses and Drs that went over and above to support and care for Charlie, he loved and appreciated all of you!
Charlie and Belva requested no service, but they will be put to rest together in the Williams Lake Cemetery at their request in the Spring of 2025, when the moose are calving and the Canada geese, hummingbirds, and butterflies fill the Blue Cariboo Skies.