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From:
Scott Simpson
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Sunday, November 8, 2020
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From my earliest memories, Uncle Orville was an integral and happy part of my family life. He was my Dad’s twin, and we all spent a lot of time together. As a long-term bachelor, Orville would randomly drop in and stay with us for an indeterminate amount of time. At the time, I loved these seasons of life, and now they are especially precious memories.
One reason for my excitement was that Orville never came (I suppose he never went anywhere) empty-handed. He always bought the best and most dangerous toys for boys imaginable. A very typical memory involved an occasion when he brought us a massive bag of the most very illegal fireworks. My Mom (perhaps, wisely enough) put the kibosh on the crazy bag of explosives, but that is one of the stories that make up who Orville was to me. He was generous and fun.
Orville always seemed big, rough, and good. My Mom has a China-doll that my Uncle Orville brought back to her from Viet Nam. It made me think of Orville as well-traveled, exotic, and as always, generous. He was the first adult I knew who read science-fiction; it seemed wildly eccentric to me.
Whether it was a good story, joke, or a dollar, Orville was bent on sharing what he had. Mealtimes are a significant element of our family culture, and I have never seen anyone eat like Orville. He put a great deal of energy into eating, and he got a lot out of it.
We went on a family cruise together, and I still feel surprised to think about all of the friends Orville met and made on this trip. He very quickly found the smoking sections on board, and almost as quickly, started making friends. More than anyone else I have known, Orville talked to everyone.
I have a handful of friends and family members who served in Viet Nam. I did not know any of them before their time of service, but it seems to me like that war took something different and more from men. The scars from Viet Nam are distinct from any other. My Uncle Orville talked a great deal to (seemingly) everyone, but I personally never heard a word from him about the war. Whatever conclusion you draw from this, I believe that Uncle Orville was a man of particular courage and that the one thing he did not open to others was a result of his goodness.
At this time of loss, it is a sweet comfort to have a great store of memories. Some of my favorites are the many hours spent with Orville on horseback rides. I have heard more than one person say that Orville was almost impossible to unseat from a horse.
Orville, before anything else, was my Dad’s brother. His loyalty to Dad was fierce and unflagging. Indeed, Orville was “a brother born for adversity.” I love you, Uncle Orville, and I am very proud to be your nephew.
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From:
Debbie Simpson
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Thursday, November 5, 2020
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Oroville was my father-in-law's twin brother (Carviel Simpson). I first met Oroville over thirty years ago at a family Christmas gathering. He made me feel immediately welcome, and I always appreciated his warm, embracing spirit. Oroville was one of those people who seemed to be comfortable wherever he went, and he made you feel comfortable as well.
Oroville enjoyed good food, and he especially loved his sister in law's (Donna Simpson's) dishes. The way that Oroville obviously delighted in and bragged about Donna's cooking is one of my very favorite memories of Oroville. It is just one of the many memories of Oroville that I will always treasure.
I have not known many people who legitimately appreciate the simple things. Oroville absolutely loved the simple and the most important things in life. My Uncle Oroville was a great soul who loved family, friends, the outdoors, music, and horses.
Finally, I will miss the way that Oroville loved my children. He adored my daughter and always treated her like a princess. He played with my boys and always took an interest in everything they were doing.
You are greatly loved and sorely missed. Rest In Peace.
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Scott Simpson
11/8/2020 at 8:10 AM
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Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 8:10 AM
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