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Kent Peterson
Dec 29, 2023, 7:55:45 PM12/29/23
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I just found out that Jeff Simon, author of the Jake Shade series and primary co-author of the Death Choir series, died in November 2021.
I now know why he wasn't answering my email. Also I now know the meaning of the phrase "absolutely gutted".
I last talked with Jeff in early 2020; my first contact with him was sending him feedback on the first Jake Shade chapter he posted, back in I think 1995. He had started doing a complete rewrite of all the Jake Shade stories in the mid-2010s. It is a crying shame he was not able to finish that.
If ANYBODY has the FULL TEXT of Death Choir chapter 10 (Souls' Serenade), PLEASE let me know. I have the incomplete draft he sent me at the time, along with ALL the other Death Choir chapters and interludes, but I am missing quite a lot from the climax of the story. He later told me he had lost all his APDI-related writing (I had to send him my copies). The draft makes it clear what his plan was for the story's ending, but there's a lot missing. As I am listed in every DC post as a co-author I have the rights to republish the whole thing myself (since it meets the US Code definition of a joint work), and in Jeff's honor I am seriously considering doing that, but I would much prefer to have as much of Jeff's vision and writing incorporated as possible.
Also, in posting this, Darth Google helpfully informs me that "Effective February 22, 2024, Google Groups will no longer support new Usenet content." Thus passes the last easy mass-audience access to Usenet, and while Usenet itself has the feel of a zombie wasteland these days, this will definitely be the final nail in the coffin. That's okay, Google: I'm at the point where I don't really need your micromanagement, message control, and ad-pushing centered on my Gmail account anymore either, so we can part ways with finality.
This will serve as my last post to APDI, a place that had a far bigger impact on me than most of you know, and it is fitting that it be in honor of Jeff Simon, a man I loved like a brother.
I have pasted the obituary text below.
Kent Peterson
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Jeff Simon Obituary
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hauss-Modetz Funeral Home on Nov. 8, 2021.
Jeff Alan Simon of Clinton Township passed away at his home on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the age of 55 years.
Jeff was born on June 5, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a son of Louis and Janice (Boyle) Simon. On October 26, 1991, he married Sandra T. Theut at St. Peter Catholic Church in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Jeff retired from Chrysler in 2012 where he worked as a pipe fitter. He was a collector and trader of movie props. His collection is impressive and extensive and has made him some very amazing friendships from all over the country and world. Jeff's favorite holiday was Halloween and he was known for his theatrical displays and over the top decorating. He will be missed by his family and his many friends.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Sandy; daughter, Kaela Mary Simon; mother, Janice Simon; sister-in-law, Cynthia (Paul)Novak-Chaplo; nieces and nephews, Jonathon (Jennifer) Novak, Parker Novak, Spencer Novak, Alexandria Rugenstein, Zachary Rugenstein, Travis Theut and Tara Theut; parent-in-laws, James and Jean Theut; sister-in-law, Marie (William) Rugenstein, brother-in-law, John (Joette) Theut; and beloved pet cats, Squirt, Meeci and Ariel. Jeff was predeceased by his brother, Eric Simon and his father, Louis.
The family of Jeff will receive family and friends on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hauss-Modetz Funeral Home, 47477 Romeo Plank, Macomb. The memorial service will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the MS Society or Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.
I now know why he wasn't answering my email. Also I now know the meaning of the phrase "absolutely gutted".
I last talked with Jeff in early 2020; my first contact with him was sending him feedback on the first Jake Shade chapter he posted, back in I think 1995. He had started doing a complete rewrite of all the Jake Shade stories in the mid-2010s. It is a crying shame he was not able to finish that.
If ANYBODY has the FULL TEXT of Death Choir chapter 10 (Souls' Serenade), PLEASE let me know. I have the incomplete draft he sent me at the time, along with ALL the other Death Choir chapters and interludes, but I am missing quite a lot from the climax of the story. He later told me he had lost all his APDI-related writing (I had to send him my copies). The draft makes it clear what his plan was for the story's ending, but there's a lot missing. As I am listed in every DC post as a co-author I have the rights to republish the whole thing myself (since it meets the US Code definition of a joint work), and in Jeff's honor I am seriously considering doing that, but I would much prefer to have as much of Jeff's vision and writing incorporated as possible.
Also, in posting this, Darth Google helpfully informs me that "Effective February 22, 2024, Google Groups will no longer support new Usenet content." Thus passes the last easy mass-audience access to Usenet, and while Usenet itself has the feel of a zombie wasteland these days, this will definitely be the final nail in the coffin. That's okay, Google: I'm at the point where I don't really need your micromanagement, message control, and ad-pushing centered on my Gmail account anymore either, so we can part ways with finality.
This will serve as my last post to APDI, a place that had a far bigger impact on me than most of you know, and it is fitting that it be in honor of Jeff Simon, a man I loved like a brother.
I have pasted the obituary text below.
Kent Peterson
===
Jeff Simon Obituary
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hauss-Modetz Funeral Home on Nov. 8, 2021.
Jeff Alan Simon of Clinton Township passed away at his home on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the age of 55 years.
Jeff was born on June 5, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a son of Louis and Janice (Boyle) Simon. On October 26, 1991, he married Sandra T. Theut at St. Peter Catholic Church in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Jeff retired from Chrysler in 2012 where he worked as a pipe fitter. He was a collector and trader of movie props. His collection is impressive and extensive and has made him some very amazing friendships from all over the country and world. Jeff's favorite holiday was Halloween and he was known for his theatrical displays and over the top decorating. He will be missed by his family and his many friends.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Sandy; daughter, Kaela Mary Simon; mother, Janice Simon; sister-in-law, Cynthia (Paul)Novak-Chaplo; nieces and nephews, Jonathon (Jennifer) Novak, Parker Novak, Spencer Novak, Alexandria Rugenstein, Zachary Rugenstein, Travis Theut and Tara Theut; parent-in-laws, James and Jean Theut; sister-in-law, Marie (William) Rugenstein, brother-in-law, John (Joette) Theut; and beloved pet cats, Squirt, Meeci and Ariel. Jeff was predeceased by his brother, Eric Simon and his father, Louis.
The family of Jeff will receive family and friends on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hauss-Modetz Funeral Home, 47477 Romeo Plank, Macomb. The memorial service will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the MS Society or Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.
thorr kan
Feb 4, 2024, 7:48:28 PM2/4/24
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On Friday, December 29, 2023 at 6:55:45 PM UTC-6, Kent Peterson wrote:
> I just found out that Jeff Simon, author of the Jake Shade series and primary co-author of the Death Choir
> series, died in November 2021.
Kent,
> I just found out that Jeff Simon, author of the Jake Shade series and primary co-author of the Death Choir
> series, died in November 2021.
My condolences on your loss.
While I don't recall either series from back in the day, it always pains me to hear of the loss of another author from the heyday of Generica.
Absent companions.
Thorr-kan, The White Minotaur and Horde Father-Confessor
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