Obituary of Vernon Simpson

Vernon William Fisher Simpson was born on January 20, 1932, in Hardisty, Alberta. He was the seventh of eight children of Percy and Pearl Simpson. He was raised and remained settled in the Merna area, where he worked and was actively involved in many organizations including but not limited to Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Alberta Fish & Game Association, the Battle River Umpire Association and the local bowling league.

Vernon married the love of his life Alma Marlene Stoodley on August 14, 1959. They settled on the family farm south of Sedgewick where they raised their two boys Garry and Darrell. He was passionate about farming, hunting, baseball, dancing and bowling along with many other activities.

Vernon is survived by his wife of sixty-five years Marlene, his children Garry (Marsella), Darrell (Lori), five grandchildren Jillian (Mike), Kristy (Aleks), Stacey, Jeremy, Kylie and three great grandchildren Aiden, Amelia and Jaxon. He was predeceased by his parents Percy and Pearl Simpson, brothers Gordon, Harvey, Ray Simpson and sisters Helena Anderson, Florence Kipp, Frances Garford, Ethel Ball and grandson Bradley Simpson.

Memorial donations in Vernon's memory can be made to the Merna Cemetery, Battle River Community Foundation or a Charity of Donor's choice