Richard "Dick" Gage Simpson's Favorites

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Richard "Dick" Gage Simpson

Oceanside, CA, USA

April 25, 1943 - May 3, 2021

Apr 25, 1943 - May 3, 2021

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What were Richard's favorite foods?

Michelle Noel

Always loved a good Donut and Cinnamon Roll. Always loved a good Donut and Cinnamon Roll. Always loved a good Donut and Cinnamon Roll.

What were Richard's favorite drinks?

Michelle Noel

Donut house coffee and of course Yuengling Beer! Donut house coffee and of course Yuengling Beer! Donut house coffee and of course Yuengling Beer!

Rick & April Albrecht

I remember having a nice dinner that Michelle would make along with a nice wine that Dick would share with... Read more I remember having a nice dinner that Michelle would make along with a nice wine that Dick would share with me. I remember having a nice dinner that Michelle would... Read more

What were Richard's favorite books?

Michelle Noel

War stories and history. War stories and history. War stories and history.

What were Richard's favorite tv shows?

Michelle Noel

Price is Right, Car Auctions, CBS Sunday Morning, Willie Geist Today Sunday Morning and Innovation Nation.... Read more Price is Right, Car Auctions, CBS Sunday Morning, Willie Geist Today Sunday Morning and Innovation Nation. Price is Right, Car Auctions, CBS Sunday Morning, Willie... Read more

What were Richard's favorite songs or musical artists?

Michelle Noel

Neil Diamond, ZZ Top and of course the Beatles song "Michelle My Belle" Neil Diamond, ZZ Top and of course the Beatles song "Michelle My Belle" Neil Diamond, ZZ Top and of course the Beatles song... Read more

Kelly Stone

He also would play Bob Seager on the way to the river He also would play Bob Seager on the way to the river He also would play Bob Seager on the way to the river... Read more

What were Richard's favorite movies?

Michelle Noel

Shawshank Redemption, American Sniper, Ford vs. Ferrari and Saturday Night Fever. Shawshank Redemption, American Sniper, Ford vs. Ferrari and Saturday Night Fever. Shawshank Redemption, American Sniper, Ford vs. Ferrari... Read more

Kelly Stone

Good choices! Good choices! Good choices!

What were Richard's favorite artists or styles of art?

Michelle Noel

He loved cityscapes and real life art. He loved cityscapes and real life art. He loved cityscapes and real life art.

What were Richard's favorite sports teams?

Michelle Noel

Whoever is in the finals ;) Whoever is in the finals ;) Whoever is in the finals ;)

Kelly Stone

ME too! Chip off such a great block ME too! Chip off such a great block ME too! Chip off such a great block

What were Richard's favorite games to play?

Michelle Noel

Black Jack, Sequence and Dominos. Black Jack, Sequence and Dominos. Black Jack, Sequence and Dominos.

Kelly Stone

Loved to play Black Jack with my Dad! Loved to play Black Jack with my Dad! Loved to play Black Jack with my Dad!

What was Richard's favorite color?

Michelle Noel

Aqua Blue Aqua Blue Aqua Blue

What were Richard's favorite performances to watch?

Michelle Noel

Little Shop of Horrors, Chicago, Lion King, Phantom of the Opera and many more. Little Shop of Horrors, Chicago, Lion King, Phantom of the Opera and many more. Little Shop of Horrors, Chicago, Lion King, Phantom... Read more

What were Richard's favorite ways to exercise?

Michelle Noel

Walking (up to the donut shop) Walking (up to the donut shop) Walking (up to the donut shop)

Rick & April Albrecht

Taking a walk at the circle with Gizmo! Taking a walk at the circle with Gizmo! Taking a walk at the circle with Gizmo!

What were Richard's favorite vacation spots?

Michelle Noel

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. Florida Keys, Hawaii, Anywhere in the Motor coach, ... Read more

Kelly Stone

Simpson Cove! Simpson Cove! Simpson Cove!

What were Richard's favorite local spots?

Michelle Noel

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... Read more

What were Richard's favorite ways to spend free time?

Michelle Noel

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. Be with his wife and family, any adventure/vacation,... Read more

What causes did Richard care about most?

Michelle Noel

His Family! Truly his family wasn't only his blood relatives it stretched beyond to many others that were... Read more His Family! Truly his family wasn't only his blood relatives it stretched beyond to many others that were blessed to call him ... Read more His Family! Truly his family wasn't only his blood ... Read more

Rick & April Albrecht

Any cause that family or friends were going through. Any cause that family or friends were going through. Any cause that family or friends were going through.... Read more

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