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E.J. Simpson Obituary
Jim served in the Army during WWII. Upon his discharge he met and married his wife of fifty years LaDonn. She predeceased him on Feb. 22, of 2000.
Jim was a resident of Shasta County since 1966. He was retired from P.G.&E. as District Manager in 1974. He then spent the next seven years as General Manager of the Redding Electric Utility, leaving this position to start his own private practice as Utility Consultant. In this capacity he was instrumental in the formation of three public power entities, Hayfork Valley and Trinity County Public Utility Districts and Lassen Municipal Utility District, as well as testifing as an expert witness in a great number of personal injury cases involving electric utilities.
Jim was also very active in the community. He belonged to several service organizations including Redding Rotary East and Redding Kiwanis. Participation in local clubs are too many to list.
His boundless energy and enthusiasm will be missed by all of us that knew and loved Jim.
He is survived by his current wife Jenny of Redding, son Louis of Redding, daughters Janet Webster of McKinleyville and Carol Howard of Redding,, stepdaughters Bonnie Evans of Magalia, and Sheri Forman of Fairfield, 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday, March 1, 2007 at Allen & Dahl Chapel Palo Cedro.at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Redding Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for E.J. Simpson
LaVerne Winter-Colby
March 15, 2007
Jim & LaDonn were in Bill & I (LaVerne Winter's) life for over 50 years. We went on many vacations together, mostly fishing trips. Jim thought I was one of the best fish fryers there was. Had many happy memories. He and Bill were close buddies.
Glad he found some one like Jenny to be happy with for his last years. Love, LaVerne
Lori Sievers - Arbuthnot
March 12, 2007
I just wanted to tell you how sweet I always thought Uncle Jim was to the nieces. He always showed us a great time and made us all feel very special. I remember when we both went for the tea glass and I had to have stitches. He was so sweet to me. That was a great trip and one I will cherish always. I always loved Uncle Jim and Aunt LaDonn. I just wish I could have seen them more. God Bless you all.
Lori
Linda Gibson
March 10, 2007
Jenny and family,,I am so sorry for your loss, I loved Jim and his hugs and smiles,he was a gift to everyone who knew him and will surly be missed,my prayers are with you Jenny,,your friend ,Linda[Dance kitchen]
Corrie Barnes
March 6, 2007
I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoyed our little trip up and down the coast with Uncle Jim. Up at the crack of dawn and out till all hours of the night listening to nothing but country western tunes that we all thought were hideous at the time. What fun, though. He always made sure you had a good time. I will also never forget the time we were out there visiting and his favorite dog ran right through the screen door. He wanted to enjoy being around him too. He was a great uncle and I always had a great time whenever we saw them.
Your Cousin, Linda Powell nee Winter
March 6, 2007
I always loved visiting Uncle Jim in California. I said he missed his calling as a tour guide. He always took us to the neatest places. He was always so happy and fun to be around, it was infectious.
I always liked it when he called me his "favorite niece", even though I knew he called Holly, Cindy, Corrie and Laurie his favorite niece also. I well surely miss my favorite Uncle.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Janet, Louis, and Carol.
Lillie Minsart
March 3, 2007
To Jim's Family,
My sincere sympathy goes out to you. I lived across the street from him and remember his humor and cheerful personality. He liked to tease me about my clunker old Chevy truck... "Ahh, you'll never get that old thing running (smiling)". I told him someday I'd be driving over and honking for him to come out for a ride! After many years...this February it was restored and will be entered in the Kool April Nites Cruise. I will sure miss seeing the look on his face...and hearing him chuckle.
He spoke proudly of his family and always seemed so happy...
So sorry to hear the news,
Dee Wilson
March 3, 2007
Jenny and Simpson family,
My heart goes out to you for your loss. Jim was such a treasured friend to me. I will miss him very much. I wonder if he can make coffee that melts quarters in Heaven. Please take care. Love, Dee Wilson
Larry & Jackie Patrick
February 28, 2007
To Jenny and all of Jim’s family:
Jim’s contribution to our own wonderful “Book of Memories” is a page of “More’s”: We have never met a person more supportive; more positive; more openly complimentary; more of a joy to be around. Furthermore, everyone that we talk to seem to agree with our assessment of Jim. This is Jim’s legacy to us and what a legacy it is. What an honor to have known Jim and how terribly he will be missed. How we do appreciate his contribution to the Anderson Senior Club. How happy we are that we got to know him and how sorry we are for his loss to all of his family and his friends . He will not be soon forgotten.
Hank and Donna Bowen
February 28, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to you Jenny and your families.
Love, Hank and Donna Bowen
MARGIE AND JERRY SIMPSON
February 28, 2007
DEAR SIMPSON FAMILY, BEING A PART OF A LARGE FAMILY LIKE THE SIMPSONS HAS BEEN A PLEASURE.PLUS KNOWING A WONDERFUL PERSON, SUCH AS EMMIT,UNCLE JIM, FOR YEARS OF HAVING FAMILY REUNIONS WITH EMMIT AS THE HEAD ANCHOR AND MAIN DRIVE OF LOOKING UP THE HISTORY OF THE SIMPSON CLAN. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO EVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEARD ALL HIS STORIES AND SEE HIS WONDERFUL SMILE, WHEN HE WAS TELLING THEM TO YOU. WE LOVED HIM AND WILL MISS HIM.
Dana Hall
February 28, 2007
Dear Louie, Carol & Families. Am so very sorry for your loss.
Jim shared his friendship, knowledge and time unselfishly with anyone that needed and wanted it. He was always enthusiastically engaged in life and others.
I'll really miss Jim.
Dana Hall
Harold & Lila Becker
February 27, 2007
I've enjoyed knowing Jim for many years both in Rotary and at Bethel church. His humor and good nature was a blessing to many. We will be praying for Genny and the rest of his family.
Don Battles
February 27, 2007
It was my good fortune to know and work with Jim through his last year with PG&E, his years with the City of Redding and during his consulting career. He was a fine man and a good friend. I will miss. him.
Cheryl Jones
February 27, 2007
Lou & Family,
I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. I remember his presence when the club met in your office. Jim's was always smiling and had a joke to tell. It's make me smile when I think of him. Time to heal and make happy memories of your father.
Cathy and Jim Feider
February 26, 2007
Jenny and family,
Jim and I were very sorry to hear about Jim's passing away. We have very fond memories of the two of you. Jim will miss the moments of having coffee with Jim when he would either stop by REU or call to meet for awhile. He was a very sweet, and nice man that will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you and all of your family. God bless you.
Linda Dobson
February 26, 2007
Jim will be missed by all who knew him. We are so very honored to have been a small part of his life. We will miss him dearly at church and activities. Jim's smile, sense of humor and funny stories have brought much joy and happiness into our group. God bless you Jenny in your loss. Although we did not get to meet Jim's children, we are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with each of you. Your dad was a wonderful person. God bless each of you and comfort you during this time of loss. John & Linda Dobson
Gloria Maynard
February 26, 2007
Jenny I was so sorry to hear of Jim
passing. My prayers are with you.
We enjoyed both of you at the Senior
Dances.
Jennifer Guziak ( Simposn)
February 26, 2007
Uncle Jim you will be missed dearly, and you will always be in ours prayers.
We love you and will miss you very much.
Jennifer, Jeff, Taylor,and Jackie Guziak (Simpson)
Amy Howard
February 26, 2007
Grandpa will forever be loved and missed by all. I am a better person because of grandpa. I love you
Martha and Robert Bell
February 26, 2007
Jim was always a smileing face at the square dances. He will be greatly missed. We are sorry for your loss.
Jack Kilpatric
February 25, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Bruce & Dianna Fleming
February 25, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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