Mark A. Simons

Rawlins, WY — Mark Anthony Simons, 70, of Rawlins, WY, died Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Casper, WY.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Central Wyoming Hospice at 319 Wilson, St., Casper, WY 82601 in Mark's name.

Casada Funeral Home in Rawlins, WY is in charge of the arrangements.

Mark was born Sept. 27, 1952, to Ralph and Sarah (Jefferson) Simons in West Point.

Mark was united in marriage to Helen (Houk) Simons in Rawlins, WY, in 1981. To this union one son was born Tyler Allen Simons.

Mark grew up and attended school in Stuart.

Mark's heart was always in Rawlins, WY, where he worked for Terry's Towing. Terry and Norma became life-long friends.

Mark retired from Wyoming State Penitentiary in 2006 after 25 years of service. Mark kept active, working various jobs, until 2022 when his health began to fail.

His enjoyment in life was riding his Harley with his son Tyler, fishing, camping, bowling and being with family and friends.

Mark is survived by his wife Helen of Rawlins, WY; two sons Tyler of Casper, WY and from a previous marriage Mark Anthony "Tony" Simons of Bartlett; four brothers Larry (Jean) Dutton of Las Cruces, NM, Jim (Texanna) Dutton of Rawlins, WY, Charlie (Cindy) Simons of Meadow Grove and Ralph (Denise) Simons of Philip, SD; one sister Mary (Dick) Johnson of Nebraska; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Joan Dutton Marvin of Central Point, OR, and one nephew Tommy Dutton of Rawlins, WY.