Simon W. Bard

August 31, 1927 - January 16, 2021

Simon W. Bard, 93, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Normandie Ridge. He was the husband of the late Sylvia B. (King) Bard. Simon was born in Columbia, PA on August 31, 1927, son of the late Simon A. and Cora A. (Misel) Bard. Simon graduated from Columbia High School, Class of 1945. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII and the Korean War. He was an electrician for the Local 229 Union. Simon was a member of IBEW International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Christ Lutheran Church in York, Viking Athletic Association, Hawk Gunning Club, Shiloh American Legion Post 791, and a 50 year member of Mount Joy American Legion Post 185. Simon is survived by his daughter, Brenda Schmidt and her husband, Fred of Belfair, WA; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; his brother, Dennis Bard of York; and his nephew, Lynn King of York. He was preceded in death by his son, Craig William Bard. Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, PA 17403.