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Lester Sims Obituary
Sims, Lester passed away on his 74th birthday, owner of Sims Oldsmobile, Subaru and Isuzu Dealerships. Beloved husband and best friend for 51 years of Adeline (nee Firestein), loving father of Jackie Sims, Steven (Barry Mann) Sims, Teri (Jeff) Zander and Micky (Joel) Janczak, adored papa of Jeremy, Kyle, Adam, Chad, Luke and Max, cherished brother of Marilyn (Lloyd) Levin, dear brother-in-law of Sherry (Diane) Firestein, fond uncle of Brad (Allison), Marc and Fred (Cindy) Levin, Kira and Kai. Service Friday, 12 noon, at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (one blk. north of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Assoc. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman, Funeral Director, 847-478-1600. 
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Steven Sims
April 23, 2007
Dad,
I miss you so much. My heart is full of you. Everyday something reminds me of you. I smell you. I hear you. I smile for you. I cry for you. You will never ever be forgotten.
Love,
Your one and only son,
Steven
Robbin Dordick
August 10, 2006
Terri,
I just heard about your father. I am so sorry. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
Robbin Dordick (your former neighbor)
Lisa Merritt
August 4, 2006
Steven, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family. Your father was a wonderful man with a beautiful smile and he will be remembered very fondly by those of us who had the pleasure of knowing him . You have a fantastic, strong and loving family which will comfort you during this time of sorrow. Remember, loved ones never leave us, they live on through the ones they've left behind. I love you and your family, Lisa Merritt
Julie and Scott Slutsky
August 4, 2006
Dear Adeline and
Terry,
We were so sorry to hear about Les. We are out of town right now and wish we could be there for you. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anne Miller
August 4, 2006
To the Sims Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out goes out to everyone, He will always hold a special place in my heart. For he set me up with my husband.
Love to all,
Anne Miller ( Dr. Weisman's office)
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