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Craig Simpson Obituary
WASHINGTON - On Monday, July 27, 2020, Craig Eugene Simpson, 60, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Laguna Niguel, CA. He was born April 17, 1960, in Peoria, IL, to Fred Eugene Simpson and Mary Lee Simpson.
Craig enjoyed growing up in Washington, IL, where he had much of his family close and spent his days playing baseball and basketball with his brothers and friends.
After moving to Oswego, IL, in 1970, Craig attended Oswego High School. He excelled at sports, but found his love for music and taught himself how to play guitar and wrote many of his own songs.
Craig attended Iowa State in 1978. While in school he was a member of ATO Fraternity, where he made lifelong friendships.
After living in Iowa for a while after college, he returned to the Chicago area where he started in the mortgage business in 1985. He was able to continue his success in the mortgage business when he moved to Arizona in 1993. He met his current wife, Regan Simpson, in 1994 and they were married in 1996.
Craig's favorite things in life were the Chicago Cubs, surfing, and especially his family. He was so very proud of his three sons. He also enjoyed his favorite scotch and deep conversations with his brother about baseball.
Craig is survived by his wife of 24 years, Regan Simpson; brother, Bruce Simpson; sons, Ryan Simpson (Gabrielle), Cody Simpson (Daria) and River Simpson; grandchildren, Sophia Simpson and Slater Simpson.
Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Eugene Simpson and Mary Lee Simpson, and brother, Mark Simpson.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at a later date in Washington, IL. Donations can be made to American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Craig Simpson
Madylon /Mike Harper
August 17, 2024
We are shocked an saddened to hear about Craig's passing. Had been out of touch with both him and Regan for some time. What a team they were. Handled all our financing throughout the years and helped numerous friends and family.
Such a darling couple and just heartbroken for Regan and everyone he touched.
Doug Kirk
July 25, 2023
God bless Craig and his family!
Craig was a wonderful fraternity brother at Iowa State University. The fraternity members from his era are remembering him on this day. I sent this Memoriam to a number of the alpha tower omega fraternity - Iowa State university, brothers today.
Doug Kirk
David James Dalzell
July 28, 2022
Craig was an amazing person. I was privileged to know him well, for a few decades. I´ve never met a man who took such great care of his family. First moving Regan´s parents to Hawaii until their passing (amazing friends and parents to Regan). Then he and Regan moved to Tucson to care for his father until his fathers passing. Craig, Fred and I had many quail hunts in the mountains north of Tucson. Craig and Regan then moved back to California where Craig and Regan were so happy. I remember Craig and Regan´s wedding well in 1996. A twenty-four year marriage anyone would of been envious of; I recall when Regan would workout by running miles around the block and Craig would follow, scotch in hand I´m sure. My heart goes out to Regan and Craig´s family. As Regan said, "his illness was over before it started." My only hope is Craig didn´t have to suffer for years. He´ll be missed by us all and his many friends. Truly a great man who took excellent care of his friends and family. A truly generous man. I think of him often. Two years later, I´m still thinking of Craig and will be my entire life. I just wanted to say a few words. RIP. You´ll never be forgotten and always be in our hearts...
Tom and Laura Sensabaugh
January 4, 2021
Craig was a great guy! We got to know he and Regan professionally, and had the fortune to spend a short bit of time with them both. Our thoughts and prayers are with Regan and the Simpson family. Craig will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. God bless.
William J Savage
August 14, 2020
Craig was a business associate that became a good friend through the years. He will be missed
Ron Vaimberg
August 4, 2020
I had the pleasure of coaching Craig in business. I am so blessed to have enjoyed the personal friendship that grew between us and of course Regan. We all had many laughs together.
I loved our yearly hockey bets of the Blackhawks versus the islanders. Loser had to buy steak dinner.
A hilarious experience was my explaining to my wife that I had to fly accross the country from New York just to pay a dinner bet I lost (twice)
Craig you were so full of life and taken from us all way too soon.
Love you and miss you my friend. You will always be in my heart and memories.
Ginger Lopez
August 4, 2020
Craig was such a special person. I was truly lucky to have worked with him. He could always put a smile on my face or make me laugh through his emails. I will miss him. Vios Con Dios
Kevin Lopez
August 4, 2020
Craig was such a special person. I was truly lucky to have worked with him. He could always put a smile on my face or make me laugh through his emails. I will miss him. Vios Con Dios
Doug Kirk
August 3, 2020
Craig enrolled and attended Iowa State University in the fall of 1978 where he was invited to pledge our beloved Gamma Upsilon chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fraternity. He brought a great amount of energy, creativity and a zest for life to the fraternity. He later took that energy and applied it to his family, business, music and to his beloved Chicago Cubs, as well as many other areas of interest. I lost touch with Craig for a few years but we reunited when both of us moved to the southern California Beach city of Dana Point and nearby Laguna Niguel. We enjoyed catching up on old college and fraternity stories as well as our travels and his time with his wonderful wife of 24 years, Regan. They had some great times living in Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Hawaii and Arizona. Over the past few years we enjoyed taking tours into the California countryside, attending various events, concerts, breaking bread and having wonderful dinners, scotch, good wine and great conversation.
Craig was taken from us far too early.
May God bless you Craig.
Tom Sullivan
August 2, 2020
Craig will be missed by all of us who were blessed to know him. The positive impact he had on so many lives, both personally and professionally, is beyond measure.
Bill Heard
August 1, 2020
May Craig R.I.P.
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