Edward Simpson

Edward C. Simpson, 90, died Monday, August 25, 2008 in Des Moines. Edward was born on March 1, 1918 in Duluth, Minnesota.
Ed served in the US Army Air Corp during World War II until his honorable discharge in 1946. He worked for the Des Moines Water Works until his retirement in 1979. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and going to the Neal Smith Reservoir to see buffalo.
He is survived by sons, Gary, Kenny and Eddie Simpson; daughters, Patty Simpson and Ruby Wallace; three grandchildren; multiple great grandchildren; sister, Elsie Colestead and brother, Dave Simpson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice; his parents; three brothers and one sister.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Family will visit with friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Ed.

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