John Sherwood Simmonds Obituary
The family of John Sherwood Simmonds of Seattle, Washington announces his passing on March 8, 2026. John Sherwood, born on April 7, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Henry Simmonds and Elisabeth Welch Simmonds of Arlington; and his brother Jim. He is survived by: his children, Karen Helena Simmonds (Mark Gilbert), Marc Sherwood Simmonds (Katherine Gay Conder), Kirsten Jamia Simmonds and Scott Kendal Simmonds; his grandchildren, Alexandra Danielle Simmonds, Liam Owen Simmonds, Morgan Linet Simmonds, Zachary McCrea Simmonds and Taelyn Faye Simmonds; his stepgrandson John Remsen Parrish; his siblings, Sidney George Simmonds (Barbie Pelkey) and Susan Jeane Simmonds (James Lawrence); Rebecca Raulerson Parrish (Remsen Parrish).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to: ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929 | aspca.org/donate National Wildlife Federation, PO Box 1583, Merrifield, VA 22116-1583 | nwf.org/donate.
