Donna Mae Simpson

On Saturday, March 27, 2021, Donna May Simpson, loving wife of Thomas J. Simpson and mother of three children, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 96 after a long battle with COPD.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. Simpson, grandson Eric of Longmont and daughter in-law Carolyn of Longmont. Five brothers and sisters: Norma, Everett, Ray, Gloriana, and Dwayne, all of Idaho.

Donna is survived by her three children Walter and his wife Suchavadee of Thailand, Don and his wife Sherry of Ramona, California, and Debra and her husband Troy of Aurora, Colorado; her five grandchildren: Michelle, Joelle, Nick, Kyle and Tiffany; five great grandchildren: Logan, Ethan. Noah, Victoria, and Lukas.

Donna was born in Eckley, Colorado on Nov. 24, 1924 to Fay and Ethel Damon. She graduated from Eckley High school. She moved to Denver where she met her husband Thomas. They were married on April 27, 1946 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Early in their marriage she was a seamstress at a garment factory in Denver. After having children, Donna was a dedicated stay-at-home Mom and helped raise three wonderful children. Son Don in particular, loved it when she made her amazing potato soup. After Tom retired, Donna worked for a few years as a part time cashier/greeter at Benito’s Mexican Restaurant in Broomfield, Colorado, where she made many dear friends. Often on her birthday, Donna would ask to go to her favorite Mexican restaurant to have a beef and bean deluxe burrito.

Donna was never without a kind word and a warm smile that made everyone feel loved. Donna and Tom were snowbirds and spent several winters in Arizona and cherished the time with dear friends and family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren who brought her so much joy. Donna was an avid Colorado Rockies fan not missing many games. In fact, if the Rockies scored seven runs or more she would want you to take her to Taco Bell to get four tacos for a dollar and her free senior drink. She called herself a “baseball widow” during the summer when Tom coached little league. She rarely missed any of her children’s and grandchildren’s baseball and softball games.

Donna was also an accomplished game player and loved to play games with her children, grandchildren or anyone that wanted to play. Donna was nearly impossible to beat. In her later years Donna moved to the Cherry Creek Retirement Village where she met ladies who also loved to play games. They all loved competing and were on top of their game. They wouldn’t let you try and make a move that was not allowed. They would call you out on it!

Donna loved the Lord and was a member of the Nazarene Church and Bible Missionary Church. Recently, she attended church services at the Cherry Creek Retirement Village. Her final wish was for all her family to have a close relationship with the Lord as her heart was to see everyone again in Heaven. Donna will be missed greatly by her family and friends.

There will be no memorial service due to COVID. Arrangements will be made by Olinger Hampden. Donna will be laid to rest next to her husband Tom at Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Lung Association.