Marcella Myra Simpkins

Marcella Myra Simpkins

Marcella Simpkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 4, 2011.
Simpkins, Marcella Myra of Champlin, born June 15, 1930 in Garden City, MN. Marcy grew up and attended high school in Grove City and went on to Mankato State Teachers College. Marcy was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a longtime charter member of The Champlin Garden Club, and the Champlin Historical Society and a founding member of St. Gerard's Parish. Preceded in death by parents, Francis & Myra Rooney. Survived by husband, William; children, Mike, Colleen (Michael), Bill (Tammy), Beth (Dave); 6 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. Memorial Service 11 AM Tuesday at St. Gerard's Catholic Church, 9600 Regent Ave N., Brooklyn Park. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Memorials preferred to Champlin Garden Club & Champlin Historical Society. Evans Nordby 763-533-3000 www.evansnordby.com

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