SIMPSON, George Franklin

Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Thursday, January 3, 2008 George Franklin Simpson, 73, entered into the gates of Heaven on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). He was born March 2, 1934, in Ainsworth, Iowa, to William Laird and Bonnie Simpson. George moved to Prescott originally in 1958, then relocated to Glendale in 1981. After being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease four years ago, he moved to Prescott Valley to be with his family. He was a plumber and pipe-fitter by trade and also a businessman in Prescott for many years. He also served in the Army National Guard. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Vickie and Chris Wendt of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Becky and Steve Brazell of Tucson, Ariz.; daughter Robin Simpson of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; and son and daughter-in-law Dwaine and Vicky Simpson of Chino Valley, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and his wife Marlene of 34 years. A memorial service to honor his life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at the Potters House Christian Church, 5195 N. Highway 89 in Prescott, with Pastor Greg Mitchell officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Sunrise Funeral Home. (Information provided by survivors.)