GARTH SIMPSON
Posted: January 17th, 2023
GARTH SIMPSON 1941 – 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Garth Harold Simpson, beloved husband of Marlette Lucas-Simpson of Dunmore, Alberta. Garth passed peacefully surrounded by family on January 16, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Home in Medicine Hat, Alberta following a lengthy battle with leukemia.
He was born on March 28, 1941 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and resided in the Prince of Wales District, Webb, Saskatchewan until the age of six, then on a farm near Shaunavon, Saskatchewan until 2012. Garth received his primary and secondary education in Shaunavon and then attended the School of Agriculture, 1960 and 1961, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He excelled very high in his classes which was reflected in the quality of the products he produced throughout his farming years – dairy products, purebred Gelbvieh cattle, grain products and grain seed cleaning.
He enjoyed curling and being a member of the Irvine Lions Club. He was a jack of all trades and a “Master of them all” which included carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, and mechanical work. House renovations revealed his skill at painting and wallpapering and fixing anything that was broken. After retiring and moving to Dunmore, Alberta his passion became antique tractor restoration where he worked tirelessly bringing many back to life again.
A whirlwind romance occurred on January 21, 1984 when he met Marlette, became engaged on Thanksgiving weekend, and married on December 1.
He is survived by his wife Marlette of 38 years; sisters-in-law Charylle (Greg) Derkach, Faye Lucas, and Laurie (the late Garnet) Moore; nieces Dana, Taryn, Darcie, and Sheri; great nephews Jaymes and Bodi; great nieces Aiyana and Solaris; great-great nephew Reese, great-great niece Nataliee. Special cousins Ken and Nicole Simpson, Tanner (Shelby and daughter Wrenley), Karissa (MacKenzie), and Alycia as well as other cousins and their families.
He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Elizabeth K. (Island) Simpson as well as Simpson and Island aunts and uncles; father-in-law and mother-in-law Stephen and Betty Lucas; nephew Neil Tate; and great nephew Kieran Tate.
Garth was a special and caring person who easily made many friends, was so generous with his time and would help anyone in need. He was very quick witted and had a great sense of humour and was never without a joke to tell. We loved him and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm, on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Pattison Funeral Home.
Garth’s illness involved being the recipient of numerous blood and platelets transfusions over the past year. Please consider taking the time to donate to the Canadian Blood Services. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Garth may be made to Halo Air Ambulance, the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, or Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home).To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
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540 South Railway St. SE,
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Dear Marlette:
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Ruby
So sorry to hear about Garth. My sincere condolences.
May your wonderful memories help you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts & prayers❤️
Hi Marlene, I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. He was always so kind when I would run into you two in Shaunavon. Sending you hugs and sympathy.
My condolences on the passing of Garth. He was a great guy and he will be missed.
My condolences on the passing of Garth. Thinking of you in this most difficult time.
Very sorry to hear of Garth’s passing. He was a special person and I’m glad I knew him. Let the memories of him help heal the pain of loss
Dear Marlette, so very sorry to hear of the loss of Garth. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Kathy and Tim
Our deepest sympathy to all of Garth’s family.We always enjoyed visiting with him when he lived in Shaunavon.
Bryan,MaryAnn and Jason Knoblauch
Marlette, I am so sorry to hear of Garth’s passing. My sincere sympathy to you. Charlene Hayes
Marlette, so very sorry to learn of Garth’s passing. He will be missed but I am sure you have many wonderful memories to carry with you. His quick witt, and delivery, was definitely something we always enjoyed! Our heartfelt sympathies to you.
We met Garth during the years we had Gelbvieh cattle. He and Marlette hosted a field day at their farm. We always enjoyed our stops for a visit and coffee. Our sincere sympathy to you Marlette. Helene
Ken and I send our sincere condolences on hearing the passing of Garth. Always remembered as kind and thoughtful. Our thoughts are with you Marlette
So sorry to hear of Garth’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Marlette.
Our deepest sympathy Marlette. May your special memories of Garth give you comfort and peace. He was a kind and caring man. Brian and Karen Stevenson.
We are saddened to learn of Garth’s passing. We are thinking of you, Marlette.
Marlette and all of Garth’s family, we are so very sorry to hear of Garth’s passing. He was such a personable fellow. We sure enjoyed our visits at the Irvine Lions Club events. He will be missed.
We were saddened to hear of Garth’s passing. He truly was a great guy. Sincerest sympathy to you and all of your family Ken and Sharon Taplin
So sorry to hear of Garth’s passing Marlette! I’m so thankful we had a chance for a visit in November when I was in the Hat. He was a special guy! Always a smile and a twinkle in his eye. I have many good memories of visits with you guys out at the farm when we lived in Shaunavon when our kids were little. He was always so patient with them, letting them check out the barn, the shop and the equipment. Take care.