Edith Florence Sim

FORMERLY OF LEWISTONEdith Florence Sim, 96, formerly of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Sauer Healthcare and Rehab in Winona.Edith was born September 19, 1919 in Vesta, MN to Henry and Amelia (Marcum) Kleist. She married Robert H. Sim on September 19, 1939, and together they raised five children, Lyle, Lowell, Gene, Barbara, and Dean. She worked at various jobs throughout her lifetime. The latest being a CNA for the Lewiston Villa. Edith loved life! She never had a dull moment because there was always work to do. She would tell her children if they couldn't find anything to do, she would find them something to do. Most of her life was about food. From buying seeds, to planting, to harvesting, and of course sharing it with family, neighbors, and friends! She also enjoyed gardening, sewing and quilting.Edith is survived by her children, Lyle (Janice) Sim, Lowell (Gail) Sim, Gene (Carol) Sim, Barbara (Dennis) Boelter, and Dean (Terri) Sim; 11 grandchildren, Troy, Rochelle, Bradley, Mishon, Leah, Lori, Gregory, Jordain, Heather, Ian, and Addison; 17 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 9 siblings; and great-grandson, Mason.Funeral service will be 11am, Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Lewiston Presbyterian Church with Reverend Tim Gerarden officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Fremont Scotch Cemetery.The family prefers memorials be directed to the Fremont Scotch Cemetery.Please share a memory of Edith with her family and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.