Rosina T. Dane Simms was born on November 1, 1934, in Tipton, Indiana to her loving parents, Father, Francis V. Dane and Mother Frances T. Koors.

She passed peacefully at the age of 87 on Tuesday July 26, 2022, in Lake Forest, California.

Rosina attended Sisters of St. Joseph, in Tipton, Indiana graduating from, St. Joseph Academy in 1952.

Rosina married Orville Simms Jr. on April 24, 1954, at St. John's Catholic Church in Tipton, Indiana.

During Rosina's early years she worked for Delco Electronics, Kokomo, Indiana 1952-1971, St. Jude Hospital Volunteer, Fullerton, CA  1971-1981, Wells Fargo Bank 1982-2011

Rosina loved being with family and enjoyed traveling when she was able. She always cherished her 4 weeks in Indiana each year to be with her sisters and brothers. They were all within 20 miles of The Dane Family Farm. Every night a card game at Aunt Betty's. Plenty of food, love, and laughter! Rosina was a true Staunch Notre Dame fan, cherished the times able to attend, especially the USC and Notre Dame rivalry. Each year she would take a trip to Notre Dame, either with her sisters or with her sons, and family. Spending time with Mother Mary at the Grotto was a must, during game day.  Many trips were made to Jerry and Terre's in Northern California. A tradition was started a few years back of Saturday ND football games and Sunday night dinner at Larry and Gina's home. A group chat was set up during the games that went from Fullerton to Rancho Mirage, CA, Goodyear, AZ, Kingman, AZ, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Dallas, Texas and Tipton, Indiana. Joyce Ann always got the Wave going from Santa Fe!

Rosina is survived by Children: Jerry's wife Terre Simms, Larry (Gina) Simms, and Dennis Simms. Grandchildren: Christopher (Jennifer) Simms, Amy Simms, Adam (Haley) Simms, Steven (Vanessa) Simms, Michael (Natalie) Simms and Eric Simms.  Great Grandchildren: Kearsten, Kylie, Kendra, Sydney, Sebastian, Teddy, Rosalyn, Quinn Jeri, Owen, Sterling and Penelope. Sisters and brothers on the Simms side: Kay, Irene, Millie, Donnie & Tom, and Art Simms. Survived by her friend, and father of her sons, Orville (Pamela) Simms. Also by numerous cherished nieces and nephews and family friends.

Rosina is proceeded in death by: Son Jerry, Siblings Joseph, Mary and Margaret; Henry, Bernard, Frances "Fran", Christine, Elizabeth "Betty", Clem and Carol

Words that describe Rosia would be: Strong, Determined, and Loving. Many people knew Rosina as Teddy, Mom, Mother, Rosina, Rosie, Rose, Mama, Nana.

To view the webcasting of services for Rosina, please follow the link below

https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1222541