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Omer ”O.R.” Roy Simpson
09/20/1912 — 03/18/2003
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Mt. Carmel, Illinois
Omer ”O.R.” Roy Simpson
O.R. ''Big'' Simpson passed away peacefully March 18, 2003. Big was born September 20, 1912 in Mt. Carmel, Il. Big is survived by Marie, his wife of 60 years and his children, David and wife Linda of Redmond, Dianne and partner Bill Sheard of Seattle, Tom and wife Darlene of Kennewick and Jim of Richland. Big was especially proud of his grandchildren, Shawn, Mark, Michael, Stephen and Trenton. He is also survived by his brother Melvin and wife Pat of Seattle and sister-in- law Lillian of Kent. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Mae, brothers Cecil, Todd, Rudy and Buel.
You have lost a wonderful husband and father. Our family and many other families have lost a wonderful friend. Big was so special and pleasantly unique. He has left a treasure of memories that will last the test of time. Sports, stocks, hunting, fruit trees and more were subjects of his expertise. He was so readily generous with his guidance and opinions. Our love for Big will always burn........Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Bob Jacobs
The family would like to thank all of our friends for their love and support. Special thanks to the Duncan and Jacobs families. A celebration of Big's life will be held at the Richland Hampton Inn on Saturday, April 5th, starting at 2:00pm.
Dear Simpsons and the Simpson extended family, “Big” Simpson was a special person and an important role model in my life. He was the American Little League All-Star manager in the summer of 1954 when I played for him. I can still hear him yelling “Baptise him, Dennis,” when I was at bat facing a new pitcher. After I fouled off a few pitches he yelled at me to choke up a little and I promptly whacked a home run. “Big’s” attention to detail went so far as to show us how to put on our baseball socks properly so they folded smartly with a smooth cuff. These lessons of adjusting to the moment and attention to small detail have served me well throughout my life. “Big” always had a smile on his face and an encouraging word whenever I saw him in later years, especially at Bomber football games. He was a good man and I am saddened to hear of his passing.
Dennis Waltman
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Omer ”O.R.” Roy Simpson