RUSTY SIMPSON

Rusty Simpson, 74, of Northbrook died peacefully from pancreatic cancer at Evanston Hospital on October 27. Rusty was born March 4, 1936 in Chicago and was an only child to Roger and Janet Simpson. He grew up in Evanston and graduated from Evanston High School in 1954. He attended Stanford University and Northwestern School of Law. He worked as a lawyer for Swift & Co. He went into the insurance business with IGA and worked for Rollins, Burdick, Hunter (later AON) for over 20 years. In 1990 he started his own consulting business until his retirement in 2008. He married his lifelong love, Nancy (Ellerman), in 1960. Rusty and Nancy raised three sons in Northbrook. They were active members of North Shore Country Club. Their love of travel started with many memorable family trips. The two of them would travel to 47 states, over 25 countries and four continents. His grandkids, Bryan, Taylor, Emily, Madeline, Ben, Harper and Annie were his pride and joy. His interests included family, friends, writing, travel, golf, reading, humor and gardening. He was also a published author. He is survived by Nancy, sons Roger (Pam) Simpson, Scott (Stacy) Simpson and Doug (Jenny) Simpson and his grandchildren. A Memorial Service and life celebration will be held on Thursday, November 4, 4:30 p.m. at North Shore Country Club in Glenview, IL. Please honor Rusty by wearing something orange (his favorite color). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to The Spinal Cord Society, Chicago Chapter, 6180 N. Lemont, Chicago 60646 or Salvation Army www.salvationarmyusa.org. Funeral info 847-998-1020.