Stephen Ray Simon, 69, of St. Joseph, MO, passed away June 30, 2025.  Stephen was born July 7, 1955 in St. Joseph, to Ray and Shirley (O"Bannon) Simon.

He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp from 1973 - 1975.

He lived in the State of Washington for 44 years where he worked for Boeing and for Food Service America.  He loved baseball and had tryouts with the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland A's.  He liked to hike the mountains and in later life enjoyed watching movies.

Survivors include sister Cynthia Simon; brother Cliff and Lysa Simon, aunts, Delila Paulus, Leanna Sandlin; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and cousins.

Graveside services will be Monday, July 7, 2025, Stephens birthday, at 2:00 pm at Mount Olivet Cemetery.  Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.