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Hugh Simpson Obituary

Hugh Arnett Simpson Hugh, age 87, was born November 21, 1920 in Flint the son of Gael V. and Olive V. (Jahraus) Simpson. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1938 and was a WWII Navy veteran. Hugh is survived by his wife of 64 years, Enid (Pawson) Simpson of Kalamazoo; children: David (Linda) Simpson of Pennsylvania, Michael (Suhl) Simpson California, Timothy Simpson of Glenn and Victoria Elizabeth Stromberg (Marc) of Idaho; daughter-in-law, Sandy; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Fellowship gathering Saturday, September 13, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Homes, Betzler-Kalamazoo (800) 822-7594. A memorial circle ceremony with full military honors will begin at 1:30 p.m. Please visit Hugh's personal web page at www.lifestorynet.com, to read his Life Story, archive a memory or photo, sign his memory book or make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers to the Heritage Community of Kalamazoo Foundation Benevolent Care Fund.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Aug. 17, 2008.

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