Birth date: Dec 22, 1933 Death date: May 13, 2025
Jerry Eugene Simpson, age 91, passed from this life on May 13, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the city where his remarkable journey began on December 22, 1933. A lifelong Tulsan, Jerry lived a life full of love, laughter, and deep appr Read Obituary
Papa,
Where do we even begin… the hole that’s been left and the pain felt over the last few days is indescribable. Eric and I take comfort in knowing you have looked so peaceful these last couple of days and are finally able to rest without pain. We know you put on a brave face for all of us these last several months and will make sure your legacy lives on through us all. We’ll take that next Hawaii trip and feel your presence on the beach and have a can of Coors in your honor since it was your favorite (outside of a bourbon and seven). Eric and I will always honor our discussions with you these last several months and vow to continue to protect your girls, Mimi and Debbie. We’ll look for your guidance as the years pass and Weston and Colton grow up. You raised Debbie into an incredible human being and we strive to raise our boys the same. I’m so thankful they had 9 and 11 years to know their great papa and what a wonderful man and human he was. They’ll never forget the shared ham and cheese sandwiches and cheddar cheese chips with you. I’ll think about you every morning as I drink my coffee in the breakfast nook where you always drank yours. I’ll continue our conversations with the red cardinal that has started to visit daily outside the window. I’ll think fondly of your bright and beautiful demeanor with each rose that we place on our kitchen table. We’ll continue to stop and love on every English bulldog we see while we know you are loving on Boomer and Shamus up above. I’ll miss hearing “How’s my favorite girl?”. I’ll have to save my other half of raw onions now since you were the only other one that liked them as much as me. Rest easy knowing we’ll take it from here and you can enjoy Gods grace and presence. We love you in this life and the next.
Your favorite girl,
Shelby
John 10:28
The Good Shepherd and His Sheep
Uncle Jerry was my favorite, and he convinced me that I was one of his.😉 He was a man that you could count on. He loved his family and would do anything for them. I remember when my family relocated to Hutchinson. He and Aunt Dean came to help us move in. Uncle Jerry even took on a wall deconstruction for me.
When I was a kid, his love of OU football prompted my dad to get us our first color TV. The game was blacked out in Tulsa, so they traveled to Texas to watch it with us. Of course, a black & white TV would never do for that viewing.
It was always a joy to spend time with Uncle Jerry and Aunt Dean. Many Sundays they would drive to Hutchinson to attend our services (hear Tim preach) and spend the afternoon. I look forward to seeing Uncle Jerry in Heaven where we will have all the time we want to visit.
With love, Pam
No words, can say the profound impact this man had in my life. The love, compassion, and warmth he always showed everyone. From his jokes, to his laugh, to his firm belief in family. Anyone would be blessed to have him as a father, Uncle, mentor, friend, and those who didn't have him in their lives could certainly find themselves envious. Summers (not enough) spent with him and my Aunt Dean, the jokes he and I played on one another I will hold dear. He loved my son Rhett immensely and enjoyed watching him grow into a young man navigating his military career. He loved my husband Ken and enjoyed swapping stories with him. While their time wasn't nearly enough they certainly enjoyed the moments and laughs they had. My heart is broken, for my Uncle was always the epitome of what everyone longs for in a father. He was always that surrogate father for me. He's been taken far too soon. But truthfully. I would never had been ready. And any time would have been too soon. I'll miss hearing him jokingly say"who let her in" when I walked in a room or always poking fun if Wyoming had mail service or pony express. Uncle Jerry, I love you. ❤️ I miss you. Thank you for your love. Your lessons, and we will watch over Mimi for you. Amber, Ken, and Rhett
