Derrick John Simonson Obituary
We announce the death of Derrick John Simonson (Council Bluffs, Iowa), who passed away on June 12, 2026, at the age of 36. Derrick will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his grandmother Connie Shaw; his great-grandparent Earnest Frieze; his uncles, Jerry and Adam Shaw; and his stepfather Jim Kramer.
He is survived by: his mother Brenda Simonson; his siblings, Thayne Simonson (Amanda), Kody Simonson and Kyra Evers (Zac); his great-grandparent Betty Frieze; his grandparents, Karen Shaw and Randy Shaw; his nieces and nephews, Nevaeh, Atrayu, Kai, Evan, Izabella, Ayden, LilleeAnn, Willow and Lucas; and his pets, Candy, Cindy, Luna, Bubba (Buddy), Gypsy, Izaiah (Zai), Hercules, Ziggie, Bonnie (Bonbon), Yoda, Daizy, Bailey, Zoro and Nilla.
Memorials directed by the family.
