Indialantic

Mary Jenifer Shimon, 89, born September 26, 1924, passed away peacefully February 26, 2014 at her home in Indialantic, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Walter William Shimon.

Jenifer was the only daughter of Colonel (British Army) Paul Anthony and Dorothy Jean Meade, and was born in Cornwall, England. She is survived by son Paul Shimon (Jeanice) of Winfield, KS; daughters Ann Shimon of Colorado Springs, CO; Janet Sanders (Kenneth, deceased) of Cornwall, England; Mary Higgs (Philip) of Hillsborough, NC; and Jenifer Harrison (Todd) of Indialantic, FL. She was also blessed with 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Jenifer was educated at St. Swithun's in Winchester, England and attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She served as a signals operator in the British Army during World War II where she met Walter, a Captain in the U.S. Army. They both served in the China-Burma-India Theater. They were married November 21, 1945 in Simla, Punjab, India. Walter's military career took them to stops in Japan, Germany and several domestic assignments until Walter's retirement in 1969. They settled in Indialantic, FL where Walter ran a successful real estate brokerage.

Jenifer is remembered fondly as a woman of great wit, kindness, and intellect. She was an avid reader who enjoyed golf, knitting, theater and spent summers at the family cottage (Penhayl) in Lelant, England. Jenifer was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Parish. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandparent, and friend.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Indialantic, FL. Share memories and sign the online guestbook at www.davisseawinds.com.