Ronald Bruce Simpson, 74, lost his battle with cancer on December 24, 2011.

Ron was born on August 4, 1937, in Cashmere, Wash. to Orwan and Barbara Simpson. Ron’s very early years were spent in the Cashmere area.

In 1943 the family moved to Anchorage, where Orwan, Ron’s father found work. In 1948 the family moved back to Cashmere, as Ron’s sister Sondra needed medical attention. The family resided there through Ron’s school years. He graduated from Cashmere High School, working at various jobs in the valley. He worked in the fruit industry, lumber company and then moved to the Seattle area wor...