The Fort Dodge Messenger
Friday, December 10, 2010
Julie K. Simpson, 66, passed away on December 8, 2010 at home with her family by her side after fighting a life-long illness. Julie was born March 9, 1944 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Harry and Marguerite Cunningham-Arnold; she was the youngest of eleven children. Julie attended St. Edmond High School and lived in Fort Dodge most of her younger life. It was there where Julie met and fell in love with Robert F. Simpson. They soon married, made their home in Iowa and had five wonderful children. In 1986 they moved to Las Cruces, NM and later to Ada, OK until their retirement upon which they returned to NM and live in Santa Teresa.
Julie was known as a NM advocate for establishing laws to help the disabled. She was invited in 1992 to join Jerry Lewis and represent the state of NM at the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon and later received a personal achievement award from Mr. Lewis. Although Julie fought Muscular Dystrophy most of her life, this never slowed her down and she was always known to be on the go with a smile on her face while accomplishing her dreams. Julie challenged life and lived with Muscular Dystrophy for 54 years. Julie attended New Mexico State University where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Journalism and two Master's degrees. Julie was a teacher and loved working with her students as well as being very involved with music, piano and loved to sing.
Julie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert F. Simpson, daughter; Rebecca Simpson and Debbie Sweem, Las Cruces, NM, daughter; Rachel Luhmann Vick and Tony, Ada, OK, son; Robert S. Simpson and Colleen, Ada, OK, daughter; Rae Lynn Gough and Alfredo, Santa Teresa, NM, son; Russell H. Simpson, Ada, OK. Grandchildren; Ryan and Daniel Luhmann, Tadd and Caleb Vick , Robert D., Timothy, John and Elizabeth Simpson, Alfredo III and Julianna Gough, and Sean Simpson. Brothers; Dave, Dick, Tom, Jim and John Arnold, and sister Mary Lou Johnson.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marguerite Arnold, sisters; Edna McCullough, Rose Lee Crawford, Jeanne Brodsack, brother Joseph Arnold, and grandson Russell M. Simpson.
Family and friends are invited to a Rosary Service that will be held on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. A Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 400 W Sunset Rd. A Burial Service will be held at a later date in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of Julie's favorite charities, the American Breast Cancer Association. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912.
www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Julie K. Simpson, 66, passed away on December 8, 2010 at home with her family by her side after fighting a life-long illness. Julie was born March 9, 1944 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Harry and Marguerite Cunningham-Arnold; she was the youngest of eleven children. Julie attended St. Edmond High School and lived in Fort Dodge most of her younger life. It was there where Julie met and fell in love with Robert F. Simpson. They soon married, made their home in Iowa and had five wonderful children. In 1986 they moved to Las Cruces, NM and later to Ada, OK until their retirement upon which they returned to NM and live in Santa Teresa.
Julie was known as a NM advocate for establishing laws to help the disabled. She was invited in 1992 to join Jerry Lewis and represent the state of NM at the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon and later received a personal achievement award from Mr. Lewis. Although Julie fought Muscular Dystrophy most of her life, this never slowed her down and she was always known to be on the go with a smile on her face while accomplishing her dreams. Julie challenged life and lived with Muscular Dystrophy for 54 years. Julie attended New Mexico State University where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Journalism and two Master's degrees. Julie was a teacher and loved working with her students as well as being very involved with music, piano and loved to sing.
Julie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert F. Simpson, daughter; Rebecca Simpson and Debbie Sweem, Las Cruces, NM, daughter; Rachel Luhmann Vick and Tony, Ada, OK, son; Robert S. Simpson and Colleen, Ada, OK, daughter; Rae Lynn Gough and Alfredo, Santa Teresa, NM, son; Russell H. Simpson, Ada, OK. Grandchildren; Ryan and Daniel Luhmann, Tadd and Caleb Vick , Robert D., Timothy, John and Elizabeth Simpson, Alfredo III and Julianna Gough, and Sean Simpson. Brothers; Dave, Dick, Tom, Jim and John Arnold, and sister Mary Lou Johnson.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marguerite Arnold, sisters; Edna McCullough, Rose Lee Crawford, Jeanne Brodsack, brother Joseph Arnold, and grandson Russell M. Simpson.
Family and friends are invited to a Rosary Service that will be held on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. A Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 400 W Sunset Rd. A Burial Service will be held at a later date in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of Julie's favorite charities, the American Breast Cancer Association. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912.
www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com.
The Fort Dodge Messenger
Friday, December 10, 2010
Julie K. Simpson, 66, passed away on December 8, 2010 at home with her family by her side after fighting a life-long illness. Julie was born March 9, 1944 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Harry and Marguerite Cunningham-Arnold; she was the youngest of eleven children. Julie attended St. Edmond High School and lived in Fort Dodge most of her younger life. It was there where Julie met and fell in love with Robert F. Simpson. They soon married, made their home in Iowa and had five wonderful children. In 1986 they moved to Las Cruces, NM and later to Ada, OK until their retirement upon which they returned to NM and live in Santa Teresa.
Julie was known as a NM advocate for establishing laws to help the disabled. She was invited in 1992 to join Jerry Lewis and represent the state of NM at the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon and later received a personal achievement award from Mr. Lewis. Although Julie fought Muscular Dystrophy most of her life, this never slowed her down and she was always known to be on the go with a smile on her face while accomplishing her dreams. Julie challenged life and lived with Muscular Dystrophy for 54 years. Julie attended New Mexico State University where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Journalism and two Master's degrees. Julie was a teacher and loved working with her students as well as being very involved with music, piano and loved to sing.
Julie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert F. Simpson, daughter; Rebecca Simpson and Debbie Sweem, Las Cruces, NM, daughter; Rachel Luhmann Vick and Tony, Ada, OK, son; Robert S. Simpson and Colleen, Ada, OK, daughter; Rae Lynn Gough and Alfredo, Santa Teresa, NM, son; Russell H. Simpson, Ada, OK. Grandchildren; Ryan and Daniel Luhmann, Tadd and Caleb Vick , Robert D., Timothy, John and Elizabeth Simpson, Alfredo III and Julianna Gough, and Sean Simpson. Brothers; Dave, Dick, Tom, Jim and John Arnold, and sister Mary Lou Johnson.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marguerite Arnold, sisters; Edna McCullough, Rose Lee Crawford, Jeanne Brodsack, brother Joseph Arnold, and grandson Russell M. Simpson.
Family and friends are invited to a Rosary Service that will be held on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. A Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 400 W Sunset Rd. A Burial Service will be held at a later date in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of Julie's favorite charities, the American Breast Cancer Association. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912.
www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Julie K. Simpson, 66, passed away on December 8, 2010 at home with her family by her side after fighting a life-long illness. Julie was born March 9, 1944 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Harry and Marguerite Cunningham-Arnold; she was the youngest of eleven children. Julie attended St. Edmond High School and lived in Fort Dodge most of her younger life. It was there where Julie met and fell in love with Robert F. Simpson. They soon married, made their home in Iowa and had five wonderful children. In 1986 they moved to Las Cruces, NM and later to Ada, OK until their retirement upon which they returned to NM and live in Santa Teresa.
Julie was known as a NM advocate for establishing laws to help the disabled. She was invited in 1992 to join Jerry Lewis and represent the state of NM at the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon and later received a personal achievement award from Mr. Lewis. Although Julie fought Muscular Dystrophy most of her life, this never slowed her down and she was always known to be on the go with a smile on her face while accomplishing her dreams. Julie challenged life and lived with Muscular Dystrophy for 54 years. Julie attended New Mexico State University where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Journalism and two Master's degrees. Julie was a teacher and loved working with her students as well as being very involved with music, piano and loved to sing.
Julie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert F. Simpson, daughter; Rebecca Simpson and Debbie Sweem, Las Cruces, NM, daughter; Rachel Luhmann Vick and Tony, Ada, OK, son; Robert S. Simpson and Colleen, Ada, OK, daughter; Rae Lynn Gough and Alfredo, Santa Teresa, NM, son; Russell H. Simpson, Ada, OK. Grandchildren; Ryan and Daniel Luhmann, Tadd and Caleb Vick , Robert D., Timothy, John and Elizabeth Simpson, Alfredo III and Julianna Gough, and Sean Simpson. Brothers; Dave, Dick, Tom, Jim and John Arnold, and sister Mary Lou Johnson.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marguerite Arnold, sisters; Edna McCullough, Rose Lee Crawford, Jeanne Brodsack, brother Joseph Arnold, and grandson Russell M. Simpson.
Family and friends are invited to a Rosary Service that will be held on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. A Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 400 W Sunset Rd. A Burial Service will be held at a later date in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of Julie's favorite charities, the American Breast Cancer Association. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912.
www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com.
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