Scott Simpson

Scott “Stu” Michael Simpson passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 6:27 p.m. at age 42.

Scott was born to Joel R. Simpson and Joyce M. Reiling on June 19, 1982, in Des Moines, Iowa. He joined step-brother, Jason R. Simpson.

Scott lived and loved life! As a kid, he was adventurous riding BMX bikes, skateboarding, climbing and jumping off things, and sliding down mud hills. He loved the outdoors, camping, kayaking, boating, and just a walk in the woods. He loved learning, and his time at the race track with his friends. He was smart, an excellent poker and board game player, and a numbers guy. He was a beautiful craftsman and enjoyed building furniture and creating wood pieces. Much to his disdain he also learned to be a plumber and electrician because that’s what you do when you buy your first house at 21 years old and it happens to be a 100 year old house.

Scott loved collecting. He could see and appreciate treasures. Old or new, he gathered lots of things, but he knew each piece had a meaning, was held by someone with a story, was created by someone with heart, and I think he felt those stories and that heart.

Scott had the biggest heart of any person I knew. His aunt mentioned to me the other day that Scott never judged anyone, and he never did. He was always available to help friends or strangers day or night, whenever they needed it. So much love and a beautiful soul.

Scott was preceded in death by his father Joel Simpson. He is survived by his mother Joyce Simpson, his grandmother Gwen Reiling, daughter Norah Rose Simpson, step-daughter Ava Jo Broecker, step-brother Jason Simpson, loving uncles, aunts and cousins, and a vast and wonderful group of friends.

We will all miss him. It was an honor and a pleasure to have been a part of his life. He loved all of you and I know you love him. He will always be with us, just in a different way.

Visitation will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, with funeral service following at 2:30 p.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.

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