Alberta “Berta” Simms, 89, of Davenport passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am Thursday February 21, 2013 in the Runge Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will Wednesday, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the mortuary. Cremation will follow the service. Memorials may be made to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. Online condolences may be left at www.rungemortuary.com.
Berta was born August 9, 1923 in Davenport. On June 26, 1967 she married Edward Simms in Galena, IL. He preceded her in death in April 2007.
Her hobbies included painting, drawing, sewing and playing games. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family and traveling from coast to coast with her husband.
Survivors include: daughters: Sandy (Cary) Dalton; Linda (John) Rowan and Trudy DeVine; stepsons: Edward Jr. (Barbara) Simms and Robert (Lynn) Simms; 11 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sister, Janet Andrews and a brother, William Day. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Andy DeVine; a grandson and a great granddaughter.
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