This site has helped me feel like Simone is still with us. The photos, the tributes and comments document the beautiful person behind the incredible passion and brilliance. She was more than a friend. She was a mentor a soul mate and an inspiration.

Simone was a dear colleague and she will live on in our hearts. A great life lived for justice. Laurence A. Pagnoni, Michael L. Taylor and all of us at LAPA Fundraising

Simone, you taught us all so much - not only how to care, but also how to DO SOMETHING. Forever in your debt for that and so much more.

Wonderful site- thank you for what you provide.

It is an honor to honor Simone in many places and many ways.

What a tremendous loss to the world, and to her family. Simone was a regular contributor to AFP Calgary & Area Chapter, she was my instructor at SMUMN and incredibly passionate speaker and profound colleague. Her life was a blessing. Truly a legend

Tom, I just wrote to Simone last night. She was my first mentor back in 1984 when then-NSFRE was first encouraging 'minorities' to get into fundraising. She was SO important to me. I will never forget her. I am so sorry. Patti Daniel Keenan

Simone lives on, Tom. The essence of her. Wishing you peace.

Last month I re-read a two decades old Simone post - fresher today than ever! Simone was ahead of the curve. A pioneer and inspirer She will be missed by many; you especially Tom. My heart goes out to you. May her memory be for a blessing. HUGS.

Simone was a trusted adviser, confidante, and friend to, among others, non-profit staff and boards. I had the pleasure of having this wonderful woman in my professional and personal lives for a decade. I was the lucky one. Her legacy will live on.