Donna Lee Bevins Simpson Obituary (1940

Donna Lee Bevins Simpson, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and wife returned to the loving arms of her Savior on August 22, 2014. She was born June 18, 1940 in Soda Springs, Idaho to Edwin Ray ‘Ted” Bevins and Esther M. Bevins. She married Lamar C. Simpson on April 25, 1959 in Soda Springs, Idaho. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple in 1961. Our mother lived a life full of service and touched the lives of every person she met. She made Christmas special with her homemade treats and gifts. She spent the entire year searching for the perfect Christmas gift for each child, grandchild, great-grandchild and friend. She was very thoughtful and kind and was insightful of other’s needs. Mom had a sweet-tooth; she loved caramels, licorice and chocolate. She was an excellent Chef and worked at Utah Valley University as the Director of Food Services for nineteen years. She is famous for her caramel popcorn and home made caramels. Anyone who knew her enjoyed her homemade treats. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many church callings such as scouts, relief society and primary. Her most favorite calling was in young women’s. She also served the young women in her daughter’s ward and the members of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist from Idaho, in honor of her sister Lois Cluff. She enjoyed fishing with her father as a child and her family as they grew. She loved following her husband and sons hunting. Some of her favorite things were crafting and sewing with her daughters and daughter-in-laws, with a ritual of the girls going to Swiss Days every year. Her greatest service was to her husband as his faithful wife and caregiver and her greatest joy in life was her children. She is preceded in death by her father Edwin Ray Bevins, mother Esther M. Bevins and sister Pauline Goodenough. Survived by her husband LaMar C. Simpson, children Gary (Julia) Simpson, Cathy (Ken) Brand, Laura (Clint) Chamberlain, Robert (Andrea) Simpson, John Simpson, Troy (Marisa) Simpson, Amy Millet and granddaughter Isabella Grace Millet, 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two sisters Jacqueline Bevins Lazott and Lois Bevins Cluff. A viewing will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Berg Mortuary, 500 N. State St Orem, UT. The funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., starting with a viewing at 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the LDS Ward Chapel, 950 S. 50 E., Orem, UT. Interment services will be at the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.