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Personal note from Richard's Daughter, Michelle

Thank you to everyone for your support during this difficult time. Please know our family truly appreciates your thoughts, prayers, love and support. We would love more than anything to flood this website with all of your memories. Please post your favorite photos and/or stories about Richard on the memories tab of this memorial website. Thank You and God Bless, Michelle Noel & The Entire Simpson Family

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Update from June 18, 2021

Hello Family and Friends,
Just a couple quick reminders about our celebration tomorrow.
- Church Service Attire - For the men we are asking if you have a Hawaiian shirt please wear it.
- Church Service - We are thankful to have a live stream of the service under the events tab. It will also be available post service. Please feel free to share it with those you know who were unable to attend.
- For the Park - We want everyone to be comfortable, it will be a sunny and hot day. So please feel free to be casual for the park festivities, the family of Richard will be.

Thank you.

Love, The Simpson Family

Obituary

Richard Gage Simpson went home to the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on May 3rd at age 78. He took his last breath peacefully at home with his bride by his side.

Richard was born to James Gilbert Simpson and Dorothy Jane Simpson on April 25, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana. At the age of 4 they moved to California and arrived in the city of San Diego, traveling by train.

Richard was an …

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St. Pauls Church Orange

A memory from St. Pauls Church Orange
Awarded in 2005 “Edward Franks Memorial Golden Hammer Award “ presented by St. Paul’s Board of Church Properties for going beyond in Service to the Lord for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School of Orange (Orange, CA, USA, 2005)

Awarded in 2005 “Edward Franks Memorial Golden Hammer Award “ presented by St. Paul’s Board of Church Properties for going beyond in Service to the Lord for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School of Orange

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What causes did Richard care about most?
His Family! Truly his family wasn't only his blood relatives it stretched beyond to …
His Family! Truly his family wasn't only his blood relatives it stretched beyond to many other…
His Family! Truly his family wasn't only his blood relatives it stretched beyond to many others that were blessed to ca…
What were Richard's favorite ways to spend free time?
Be with his wife and family, any adventure/vacation, boating , water play, Read and …
Be with his wife and family, any adventure/vacation, boating , water play, Read and watch tv.
Be with his wife and family, any adventure/vacation, boating , water play, Read and watch tv.
What were Richard's favorite local spots?
Orange County - Tutto Fresco, Yen Ching. In Oceanside - Dini's
Orange County - Tutto Fresco, Yen Ching. In Oceanside - Dini's
Orange County - Tutto Fresco, Yen Ching. In Oceanside - Dini's
What were Richard's favorite vacation spots?
Florida Keys, Hawaii, Anywhere in the Motor coach, Canada (Banff), Alaska, Washingto…
Florida Keys, Hawaii, Anywhere in the Motor coach, Canada (Banff), Alaska, Washington DC.
Florida Keys, Hawaii, Anywhere in the Motor coach, Canada (Banff), Alaska, Washington DC.

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Born

April 25th, 1943
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Moved

1947
San Diego, CA, USA
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Started a job at Kinney Shoe Store (Became Manager by the age of 21)

1959
Anaheim, CA, USA

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