Simon N. Thon, age 94, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was born, lived, worked, and died on the family farm just outside of Stanwood. Simon was born December 16, 1924, the son of L. B. and Hazel (Welch) Thon. He graduated from Morley High School. Simon married the former Mary Philips on March 2, 1946 and together they raised their family on the centennial farm. Simon is survived by three children, Tim (Christie Decosta) Thon of Morley, Tom (Kim) Thon of Stanwood, and Susan (Wayne) Stafford of Stanwood; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lenore Thon of Stanwood; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary on June 22, 2015; infant son, Larry Thon; brother, Richard Thon; two sisters, Marjorie Stout and Myra Johnson. Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Paul LeRoy officiating. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14th at the Funeral Home. Simon will be laid to rest at Stanwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Simons name to Spectrum Health Hospice. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Monday, April 15, 2019 1:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307 Visitation Sunday, April 14, 2019 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307