Jim was born March 29, 1900, in Stafford, Montana,
the son of William and Elizabeth Simpson. Jim had
four brothers and five sisters. The Simpson family
came to Alberta by horse and wagon in the early 1900's.
They settled at Boundry Creek where they ranched
until moving to Spring Coulee. Jim was always called
on to help the ranchers if they had problems at calving
time. Jim was a great square dance caller. He called all
of the square dances in the Boundry Creek area, when
he was a young man. Jim also loved to play the mouth
organ.

Sylvia was born in Cardston, October 9, 1908, the daughter
of Frank and Ruth Jessop. She had four brothers and three
sisters. Jim and Sylvia were married in Cardston, December 16,
1925. They were parents of seven children, five girls and
two boys. The Simpsons moved to Spring Coulee, where
Sylvia ran the hotel and Jim drove the school bus. Sylvia
was noted for her great cooking and quilting as well as her
hand work. She made many quilts for her family.

The Simpsons made many great friends in Spring Coulee.
Their three youngest children attended school in Spring
Coulee. The Simpson family semi-retired to Pincher Creek.
Jim missed the cattle, so he helped his son-in-law on his
cattle ranch.

Sylvia continued her great cooking. Her home was always
open to friends and family.

Jim and the two boys spent each fall big game hunting
and fishing.

Sylvia and Jim celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
Dec. 16, 1985.

Sylvia passed away March 29, 1987.
Their daughter Julia passed away April 14, 1987.
Jim passed away February 20, 1989.

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