JACK SIMPSON Obituary

IN MEMORY OF JACK HOWARD SIMPSON Funeral Services Zion Lutheran Church Thursday, July 10th, 2025 10:00 A.M. Officiating Pastor, Tim Roggow Interment Capron Cemetery Songs 103 Bless the Lord All Mighty Fortress Is Our God How Great Thou Art Organist Dianna Wallace David HeinenJeff Wyckoff Steve HelmerSteve Wyckoff Tony SimpsonTravis Grizzell Wharton Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements Thursday, July 10, 2025 Condolences may be made online at www.whartonfuneralchapel.com Our beloved Father and Poppi, Jack Simpson slipped away to join his heavenly father July 2, 2025. He was the son of Flossie P. Domnick and the late Forrest D. Simpson. He was born July 30, 1946 in Hardtner, KS. He now joins his father in eternal peace. Jack attended High School in Kiowa, KS and was in the graduating class of 1963. After high school, He attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University, where he received his Bachelors in Teaching. He went on to further his education and received his Master's Degree in Teaching in 1973. Upon receiving his degrees, he began his teaching career in Fowler, KS where he taught two years and then went on to teach in Ness City for 16 years. Jack then went on to complete his 40 year career in teaching in Garden City, KS. He commanded his classrooms with a sense of purpose and fostered a creative environment in which to learn. Jack loved his students and always had a passion for teaching. During his teaching career, Jack was actively involved with the Art and English programs for his students. Jack was a hands-on educator and strived for excellence in all of his students. He left a legacy of brilliant students, who went on to achieve personal and professional success. Jack also loved the arts and enjoyed doing oil painting, drawing, and teaching in galleries and local institutions. Jack married Bonnie J. Leatherman in 1968. Together they had one daughter, Katherine (Katie) Elizabeth Simpson/Keller. He has a son in law, Curtis Michael Keller and has three beautiful grandchildren who called him Poppi: Elizabeth (Libby) Jane Keller age 15, Emma Katherine Keller age 14 and Evan Michael Keller age 8. He so loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart. He is survived by his mother, Flossie, brothers Terry and Tony, sister Jo, daughter Katie, son in law Curtis and three grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Friends and family can leave condolences at [email protected]. Flowers or donations can be sent to Wharton Funeral Home in Alva, OK.