Obituary of Douglas George Simpson

It is with sadness that the family of Douglas George Simpson announce his passing on February 16, 2025 in Kimberley B.C.  Doug was born in Birtle, Manitoba, but was raised in Flin Flon.

Doug grew up and continued to be an avid outdoorsman with a passion for mountaineering, canoeing, camping, bicycling, hiking and curling.  In 1967 at the age of 21 he paddled across Canada as part of the Saskatchewan team for the Expo ‘67 Voyageur Canoe Race.  In 2001 he cycled across Canada with his partner Hanna supporting him while driving their truck and trailer. 

Doug was very much a family man he cherished the role as a loving partner, father, grandfather and brother; he was very proud of them all.

Doug is pre-deceased by his first wife, Reenie and brother Ernie.  He is survived by his partner of 30 years Hanna, daughters Anne (Lyndon) and Carla (Gord) and eight grandchildren, brothers Ed and Harold, sister Phyllis.

Music and playing the guitar were a big part of his life and he spent many happy hours playing with Tuck’s Troubadours in the community.  He lived his life to the fullest right to the end.