Donald L. Simpson
July 19, 1941 — July 21, 2017
Donald L. Simpson
Donald L. Simpson, 76, of Littlestown, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at his home.
Born on Saturday, July 19, 1941 in Sunbury, he was a son of the late John F. and Emma J. Gass Simpson. A graduate of Northumberland High School, Donald went on to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force. Later, he was employed as a Pennsylvania State Trooper for 27 years until his retirement. He was previously a coach of the former Gettysburg Big Little League for many years and a former President of the Adams County SPCA. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Gettysburg, the Good Samaritan Lodge #336 F&AM of Gettysburg, The Scottish Rite Valley of Harrisburg, and a former member of the Gettysburg American Legion Post#135. He was also a life member of both the Moose Lodge #826 of Galeton, PA and of the former Gettysburg Elks Lodge before they disbanded.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Susie L. Simpson; five brothers and sisters; three nieces and nephews; four great nieces and nephews; one great-great nephew; and special friends from the old Gettysburg police barracks.
Following cremation, a private service is planned.
Memorial contributions can be made in Donald’s memory to the Adams County SPCA, 11 Goldenville Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Born on Saturday, July 19, 1941 in Sunbury, he was a son of the late John F. and Emma J. Gass Simpson. A graduate of Northumberland High School, Donald went on to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force. Later, he was employed as a Pennsylvania State Trooper for 27 years until his retirement. He was previously a coach of the former Gettysburg Big Little League for many years and a former President of the Adams County SPCA. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Gettysburg, the Good Samaritan Lodge #336 F&AM of Gettysburg, The Scottish Rite Valley of Harrisburg, and a former member of the Gettysburg American Legion Post#135. He was also a life member of both the Moose Lodge #826 of Galeton, PA and of the former Gettysburg Elks Lodge before they disbanded.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Susie L. Simpson; five brothers and sisters; three nieces and nephews; four great nieces and nephews; one great-great nephew; and special friends from the old Gettysburg police barracks.
Following cremation, a private service is planned.
Memorial contributions can be made in Donald’s memory to the Adams County SPCA, 11 Goldenville Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325.
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