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"Tukey"
Ralph Leavern Simpson, "Tukey," age 81, joined his family in Heaven on September 24, 2010 in St. George, Utah. Ralph was born February 5, 1929 in Ketchum, Oklahoma to George E. Simpson and Myrtle E. Wynn Simpson. He married Anna H. Schmitz in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1962.
Ralph spent most of his life in Oklahoma, Idaho, Florida, California, Arizona, and Utah. He moved with family at age 18 to Idaho, where he joined the Navy in 1947. He served as an aviation machinist. Ralph continued to work as an airplane mechanic and in 1976 he became a Launch Service Mechanic for General Dynamics on the missile program at Vandenberg AFB in California until he retired in 1985.
Ralph enjoyed reading Louis L'Amour books, his horses (when young), fishing on his boat, cooking for the Elk's barbecues, golfing with his buddies (later years), and spending time with is friends RV-ing. He loved puttering the day away on his little one acre ranch.
He is survived by his wife Anna H. Simpson; his children: Danny (Joanie) Simpson of Florida, Merry Kay (Mark) Hardy-Bradley of Texas, Richard Simpson of Florida, Debbie (Auggie) Decker of Florida; step-daughters: Bonnie (Rick) Aden of Omaha, Nebraska, Dianne Nally of Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers: Joe (Shirley) Simpson of Idaho, Donald Simpson of Salt Lake City, Utah; and sisters: Maxine Meadows of Idaho, and Orvilla Ekberg of Oregon. He preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 step-son.
The family would like to thank Ralph's neighbors and friends who have helped during his illness.
A memorial service will be held Monday, October 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pine View Mortuary, 566 North Mall Drive, St. George, Utah. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Pine View Mortuary, 435-986-4222. For complete obituary and condolences please visit our website www.pineviewmortuary.com .
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Cancer Society in Ralph's name.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jackie Crandall
September 28, 2023
Many memories of Ralph and Anne. Condolences to the entire Simpson family´s.
Toni Torrence
October 10, 2010
I Have many, many fond Memories of Going to Ralph and Anne's with My Grandma Lou , Louise Brheme , He was always kind to me as a youg girl..My heartfelt symathy goes to the entire family.
Toni Jeannine Torrence
Jackie Crandall
October 5, 2010
I was saddened to read of Ralph's passing. Ralph and Ann were best friends with my mom and stepdad ~ Bob and Louise Brehme in Santa Maria during the 60's and 70's. They were two of the first people I met when I came to live with my mom after high school. We had a lot of fun times back then. I remember that Ann hosted my wedding shower at the house they lived in on Newlove Drive. It had an indoor pool area. My friends and family all had a wonderful time. Ralph was always friendly and always laughing with Bob and other friends while they bar-b-qued on the weekends. Those were the good ol' days. I went to visit Ralph and Ann when they were selling their house in Santa Maria to move back there. Ann gave me a tea set that had belonged to my mom. I still have it. I am glad I got to see them before they left. My thoughts and prayers are with you Ann and all of your family. Love; Jackie
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