Kathryn Simpson

KATHRYN SIMPSON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Kathryn Olsen Simpson, 80, of Idaho Falls, died September 1, 2008, at her home from lung cancer. She was under the care of Alliance Hospice. She was born June 20, 1928, in Preston, Idaho, to Dewey Stringham Olsen and Salome Louise Kunzler Olsen. Kathryn graduated from Preston High School and attended Utah State Agriculture College in Logan, Utah. She married Ferrol Boothe Simpson on July 28, 1948, in the Logan LDS Temple. She taught first grade in Weston, Idaho, before moving to Logan, Utah, and later to Salt Lake City, Utah. Ferrol and Kathryn moved to Idaho Falls in August of 1952. Kathryn was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, including President of the YWMIA in three wards and four times in Relief Society presidencies. She enjoyed her stake callings and served over 25 years as ward chorister. She and Ferrol served a full-time LDS mission to the England London Mission from November 1990 to April 1992. She spent many years in singing groups, including the Bel Contos, and her love was the M&Ms singing group. Her husband, her family and her church were the focus of her life. She loved the out of doors. She enjoyed snow skiing and water skiing with her family and friends and riding her horse on the many trails in the mountains and wilderness area of Idaho. She is survived by her husband and children Cheryl (Douglas) Hardy of Heber City, Utah; Jan (Clifford) Rhoades of Chubbuck, Idaho; Kenneth John (Ray) Simpson of Idaho Falls; daughter-in-law, Janet (David) Erickson; ten grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and five step-great grandchildren; her sibling, Lynn (Beth) Olsen of Preston, Idaho; Mary (Wendell) Stander of Thomas, Idaho; James Olsen of Menan, Idaho; Richard (Diane) Olsen of Willard, Utah; Barbara (Dean) Vaterlaus of Mesa, Arizona; Beth (Kirt) Olson of Los Fresnos, Texas; Ruth (Don) Melling of Burley, Idaho and John Olsen of Middleton, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, David F. Simpson; a sister-in-law, Phylliss Olsen, and a great-grandson. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, at the Idaho Falls LDS 21st Ward, 1155 East First Street, with Bishop Philip Wheatley officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Michelle Bowman imlovinmexico@yahoo.com Ferrol, I am so very sorry! Kathryn was such a wonderful woman, and I will as well as everyone will miss her very much. My love and respect for her is always there. I will not be able to attend the services because I will be out of town. So . . . here is a big hug. Love, Michelle Delwyn & Cathy Stander We want you to know of our love and prayers for all of you at the passing of your wife, mother, and grandmother. Kathryn was a beautiful lady and a wonderful aunt and will be greatly missed. All our love, Delwyn and Cathy Gary Mills As the ward Activities Chairman, I gave the monthly ward potluck this past January the theme of "Lighten Up." After a salad bar style dinner, children and adults were invited to share their favorite riddles, joke or funny stories. Kathryn really impressed me with her genuine sense of humor as she shared several stories and examples from her past. In addition, I will miss her angelic voice in the choir. Brett & Taunya Ferguson We truly are sorry for the loss of your dear wife, Kathryn. She was and still is such a sweet and wonderful woman. May you find the love and peace you seek during this time and receive all the love and comfort that your family is needing until you are reunited once again for eternity. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dale G. Olson dgolson27@cs.com We extend our heart-felt sympathy for our dear friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. However, we also rejoice that her suffering has ended and, thanks to our Savior, her body will be renewed. We pray that you will be uplifted by the Comforter and have the positive assurance that 'all is well' and that you will be reunited in the future. With Love and Kindest Personal Regards. Troy and Jamee Hartle jamee@ubtanet.com You and Kathryn meant so much to Troy, and he was sorry to hear your wife had passed. We didn't find out it time, or he would have liked to be there. Our prayers are with you. Troy and Jamee Hartle Vadea McDougal skylarks_wolf_1960@yahoo.com I am truly sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. I enjoyed seeing her in church and talking with her.She was always smiling and never had a bad word towards anyone.