Douglas Samuel Simpson

Passed away suddenly on September 30, 2010 in Los Angeles at the age of 43. Beloved son of Linda and Sam Simpson of Wolf Creek, OR; loving brother of Joseph Simpson and wife Michelle of Grants Pass, OR; adored grandson of Kay Younger of Sebastopol; also lovingly survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and five nieces and nephews. Doug also leaves several foster brothers and sisters who were very close to him. He attended North Valley High School and, as a senior, went to and graduated from Grant's Pass High School. Doug's life revolved around being able to participate in drama classes during his school years. He also completed two years of college. He was a member of St. Sebastian's, St. Ann's and Holy Family Catholic church and also a member of 4-H for nine years. But the focus of his life was drama and comedy. He loved to perform and worked in Comedy Clubs in Eugene and Portland, OR, Seattle, WA and Los Angeles. Always industrious, he worked as a manager of restaurants, manager of book stores and as an assistant movie producer over a span of 20 years. He was a proud member of The Sons of the Revolution. His quirky smile and outgoing friendliness leaves many people missing him in the future. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass celebrating his life on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Sebastian's Church, 7983 Covert Lane, Sebastopol, CA. An evening Rosary/Vigil Memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa. Interment will be in Ferndale, CA. Donations in his memory may be made to Celebrate Recovery, 229 N. E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, OR 97526. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA 525-3730