Edgar Lee Simmons

Ed was born on January 2nd, 1938 in New London, Connecticut and was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Edith Simmons, his brother Allyn Simmons (Uschi) and his sister Elaine Turnbull (Anthony).

Ed is survived by his wife Annick, his children Nathalie Schmeiss (Reginald), Eric Simmons (Heather), Jeremy Simmons (Amanda), his grandchildren Chelsea Cannon, Catherine Moore (Kyle), Lucas and Audrey Simmons and his great grandchildren Vera and Drake Moore. He is also lovingly remembered by his cherished nieces and nephew.

He is survived by his beloved dog, Sophie, a loyal and constant companion. He was also predeceased by his cherished dog, Misty, who remained in his heart long after her passing.

Ed proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 28 years, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. While in the service, he met and married Annick Andrée Simmons (Andrée Colle) and lived in different locations throughout the world during their military life. After retiring from the Air Force, Ed and his family moved to Plano, Texas where he worked for Electrospace Systems Incorporated for 12 years during which time it became a Raytheon company. After retiring from Raytheon, he and Annick settled in Colorado Springs to be closer to their children.

Ed was an avid train collector and spent many happy hours running his trains. He also recounted many fond memories of his life as a young man spending summers at his uncle’s farm in upstate New York.

Ed most enjoyed being with his family and spent many magical moments with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who fondly referred to him as their Pepère and Grand-Pepère. Ed was happiest being surrounded by family at the dinner table attempting to solve the world’s problems over a fine meal and great wine.

Ed leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and wisdom that lives on in all of us. We will miss him dearly.

A celebration of life in Ed’s honor will be held on April 24th, 2026, at Swan-Law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903 at 11am. Burial will follow at Pikes Peak National Cemetery with full military honors, in grateful recognition of his faithful service and sacrifice to our Nation at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care. www.PikesPeakHospice.org