Gerald Simpson

Thinking of Jerry and Family as time has moved forward. God Bless Us All.

Dear Gerry Simpson-
Beloved coach, husband, father, friend and teacher to many: I am grateful to have known you. I admired your strength and sense of humor. Thank you for all the wisdom you gave to my family. You are missed forever.

Mr. Simpson. I have officially completed my swimming career at the collegiate level. I want to attribute much of my successes to what you gave me to start with back when I was 10 and joining SEMS. I hope I have made you proud in all that I have done and you are always in my thoughts when I jump into the pool. My last 200 freestyle was for you.
-Angela Lugg

He may not have known it at the time but Mr. Simpson was what motivated me to never give up whether it was a 500 free or in my case on the ice. I didn't know him very well but he still touched my life as well as many others. It is because of Mr. Simpson that i proudly wear #25.

Mr. Simpson you are always in my prayers and one of the greatest coaches i have met.

It has taken me awhile to fully accept the loss of Mr. Simpson. What he did on this earth will last more than a lifetime but for eternity in those who he lead to God. Either intentionally or by his good model of character, he has influenced me greatly. I found that last year was the hardest for me, not just after his death but before. I had been depressed and his compassion and patience eventually brought me to see clearly what God had set out for me to do. Mr. Simpson stands as true...

It's such a blessing to read all these wonderful and heartfelt tributes to Jerry Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson were my first swimming teachers when I took Red Cross swimming lessons at the Woodbury Jr. High Pool in the early 1970's. They were my first coaches when I joined the St. Paul Park Sharks (now called SEMS, of course!), and Mrs. Simpson was my first boss when I became a Red Cross swim instructor and pool supervisor.
I know that I can speak for many former SPPS and SEMS...

Mr. Simpson, like so many others have said, was a great coach, friend, and teacher. Simpson, there is no way i can put exactly how i feel into the right words... Today I swam in my last swim meet for the season. and nothin can hit you harder than not seeing Mr. Simpsons smiling face on the deck. You just really start to realize what you had. And that you need to start appreciateing the things you have now. Mrs. Simpson you have been in my prayers. I love you so much!

Sharon and family:I still can't quite believe that Jerry won't be there to open the door for me at the next SEMS meet. Thank you for always being there for me through our 23 years of selling. You both have been great people to work with and always organized in life. We will miss your friendly smile at 6:30 a.m.and again at the end of the day when we close up and we are all heading home. You were there to help with all of the high school coaches clinics and extra advise I needed on new...