Neil W. SIMPSON Sr.

Neil Wayne Simpson Sr., age 90, passed on December 30, 2023, with his wife of 71 years, Nina, at his side Neil was born in Bonesteel, South Dakota, to Harlow and Viora Simpson. As a young boy, his family moved to the Spokane area where he attended school, later he attended school in Newport, Washington, where he met his wife, Nina Oscarson. Neil was proud of his service at U.S. Naval Air Station Alameda, California. After the Navy, he returned to Spokane. His talent in drafting and design led him to American Sign and Indicator where he advanced to sales and made many lifelong friends. He later became the Owner/Operator of his trucking business and enjoyed working with the crews at Peterbilt and Central Premix. Neil had many interests over the years, airplanes (he had his pilot license), Arabian show horses, race horses, raising cattle, commercial salmon fishing, antique cars, German Shephard dogs, gardening, and sorting and organizing things in his garage (his family teased that he had a box labeled "pieces of string too short to save"). Neil was preceded in death by his son, Brian; his parents, Harlow and Viora; brothers, Allen and Donnie. He is survived by his wife, Nina; children, Neil Jr., Pam, and Greg; sister, Kathy; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.