Shelly Leanne Simpson

Shelly Leanne Simpson

Shelly Simpson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 29, 2016.

Shelly Leanne Simpson, age 47, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her residence in Hayward, WI.  She was born January 23, 1969 in Hennepin, Minnesota.


 Shelly moved from Stillwater, MN to Minong, WI in 1979, where she finished school.  She worked as a babysitter from age 11 and later worked as a caregiver for supportive in-home care.  Shelly had many loves, including movies, Mayonaise, puppies and kittens, and especially her tall white poodle named Dusty.


 Shelly leaves behind her boyfriend of over 16 years, Robert "Sam" Paulson and many dear friends.


Shelly is preceded in death by her two children; and her parents, Kenneth and Virginia (Smith) Simpson.


 A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Spooner Cemetery. 

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Andrea Rasmussen

August 3, 2016

I'll miss you shelly.. you were too nice to to many people and never happy because of it. I wish you the best where you are.. it's better than here suffering imy

Andrea Wittwer

July 31, 2016

Matthew 28:20
"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Shelly had a friendly and cheerful nature, and a heart for Jesus even in the tough times. I enjoyed her friendship for a short time- but admired her.

Tina Thomas

July 30, 2016

i'll miss you my friend i will always love you and forever you will never will be forgotten enjoy the journey hugs and love always forever your friend Tina Thomas

Misty Bone

July 29, 2016

I will miss you forever, Shelly. Glad you are with your family now.

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