Levon Paul Sims passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018, following a short battle with cancer. He was born in Pass Christian, MS on June 28, 1948, to Levon (Bill) and Helen Sims. He was the second of ten children and spent most of his youth in the Bremerton area.

In 1980, Paul married Pam Barker and they had twin daughters, Taylor and Jessica. In 1983 Paul met and then later married Wanda Christensen and became the step-father to Tracy and Leslie. This wonderful marriage ended in 2009 upon Wanda's death. After a short courtship, Paul gave

his heart to Diane Thompson and they were married in 2013, sharing a blessed life living on Lake Curlew in Republic. At this time Paul accepted Jesus as his Savior and joined Liberty Baptist Church.

Paul was a veteran and a patriot, having served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict. Paul went on to graduate from the Department of the Navy apprenticeship in October of 1972 as a welder. Paul continued his career at Western Gear then on to Naval Seas System

Command, retiring as a general foreman from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in 2011. Paul enjoyed in his younger years working on motorcycles, rebuilding cars, scuba diving and photography. Paul

earned his black belt in Shotokan and had his private pilot license.

Paul was active in Kitsap and Ferry County Search and Rescue. He volunteered as a Scout Master for Boy Scouts of America; was a Washington State Hunter Education instructor, Bowhunting instructor, and training officer for the Search and Rescue. He was a life member of

the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed the outdoors with hunting (as a Master Hunter), shooting, fishing, boating (especially the pontoon boat), and general tinkering at his homes in Allyn, Blyn and Republic.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Bill; his wife, Wanda; his brother, Gregory; and granddaughter Victoria.

Paul was a great son, brother, husband, father, Papa/grandpa and friend and is so deeply loved and will be greatly missed. He is grieved by his wife, Diane, his mother, Helen, children Tracy (Mark), Leslie, Jeff (Erin), Jeremy (Kim), Leslie, Jeri (Les), Jodi (Bryon), eight siblings,
Michael (Margaret), Cheryl (Rick), Sikander (Storm), Alan (Fumiyo), Robin, Laurie (Joe), Marita, and JoNell (Darren), 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 11:00a at Liberty Baptist Church, Republic, WA. A potluck will be provided by the women of the church. Graveside service will then be at 2:00p at the Curlew Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ferry County Search

and Rescue, P. O. Box 985, Republic, WA 99166.