Vladimir J. Simurina

Date of Death: March 19, 2010

Vladimir J. “Joe” Simurina, 69, of Valley Center, Calif., formerly of West Lafayette, died at 5 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, at Palomar Medical Center.
Born June 9, 1940, in Beograd, Yugoslavia, he was the son of the late Josip and Anka Zugaj Simurina. He served in the Yugoslavian Army from 1957 to 1958 and attended Purdue University.
Mr. Simurina owned and managed several rental properties in Lafayette and West Lafayette. He also worked at General Foods for over 20 years.
He enjoyed working around his house, traveling and going to the beach with his dog.
Surviving are his daughters, Anka Simurina of West Lafayette, Danica Simurina of Indianapolis and Jamie Brasker (husband: Curt) of Covington; his companion, Elizabeth Varjacic; and a brother, Marko Simurina (wife: Mira) of Beograd, Serbia.
Also surviving are his grandchildren, Kaylee and Emma Brasker and Cyrus Jordan. Vladimir enjoyed his dog, Kita.
Friends may call 1 hour prior to a 2 p.m. service Friday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Roger and Renee Jordan officiating. Interment at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens immediately following the service. Those wishing may contribute to the American Heart Association or Diabetes Association.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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To the Simurina Family

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy i the passin of your loved one. Mr. Vladimir J. Joe Simurina. Your family has suffered a great loss and Vladimir Simurina will truly be missed. But we sorrow not, for we know that Jesus Christ is the Lord of all. Today seems unbearable, tomorrow may seem that way too, but rest assured, you&ll make it through.
When the storm is over and the sun begins to shine, that&s when you&ll fully understand that God did not leave you but he carried you through this difficult time.
We are praying that God will make your burdens bearable, heal your broken heart, and give you the strength you need in this time of sorrow.

We love you

Pastors Roger & Felecia Jordan
Mercy & Truth Ministries Family

Dear Anka (Julie) and Danica,

Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathies in the loss of your father. I want you to know that we are thinking of you and will keep you both in our prayers.

Please take care.

Sincerely,
Trudie & Steve Kopf

To the Simurina Family,
Sorry to hear that Joe passed. We had known Joe for nearly 40 years. We all worked at General Foods. Our prayers go out to you at this time. May God give you comfort knowing Joe wanted the best for you.
Dave & Gail Meilner

Our prayers and heart-filled thoughts go out to our friend Anka and the rest of the Simurina Family. We understand your loss and can only hope that you all continue to remember the happiness shared during your father&s life. May God continue to comfort you through this difficult time.

Love,
The Flood Family

Anka - My heart and prayers go out to your family in this very difficult time.
Knowing that others care hopefully can give you some comfort- Anka I know how muched you loved and talked about your dad and the trips and the visits you had with him. Just remember and know that he will still be with you every day in your heart and always be very proud of you.

Take care,

Nancy

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.