Durand Douglas Simpson

Durand Douglas Simpson, 43, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 9, 2022, at his home.

Durand was born June 6, 1979, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Douglas B Gray and Donna Marie Simpson. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. He also attended culinary school.

On May 17, 2014, he married Leah Karin Raffetto in Idaho Falls. Durand worked in the construction industry as a Jack of all Trades, and was an amazing stay at home dad.

Durand was a Christian. He enjoyed cooking and collecting antiques and baseball cards. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and camping. He was an incredible father who loved his kids, and cherished any time spent with them. They called him D Best Friend.

Durand is survived by his loving wife, Leah Simpson of Idaho Falls, ID; children, Sadie Long, Peyton Ward, and Julia Ward, all of Idaho Falls, ID; siblings, Heather Fohrenck of Idaho Falls, ID, Tina (Patrick) Salois of Great Falls, MT, and Dustin (Veronica) Gray of Idaho Falls, ID; father, Douglas B Gray of Idaho Falls, ID; step-mother, Verline Gray of Idaho Falls, ID; mother, Donna Marie Carlson and step-father Jim Carlson.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tate and Beth Gray; and grandfather, Sonny Morris.

A gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue.