Steven H Simpson

Steven Simpson ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Schwab Funeral Chapel - Thayne on Mar. 9, 2026.Steven H Simpson, age 74, of Thayne, Wyoming, passed away peacefullyin his sleep on February 28, 2026, after a courageous battle and longdecline with Parkinson's Disease. Steven was born on December 8, 1951,in Afton, Wyoming.Steven spent his younger life growing up in Thayne, Wyoming. Hisparents, Boyd and Thea Simpson owned Farmers Feed Store. This iswhere he learned how to work hard by shoveling grain and steam-rollingbarley. Steven was the oldest of four boys. As soon as he obtained hisdriver's license, he and his younger brothers delivered sacks of rolledbarley to dairy farmers throughout Star Valley.He graduated from Star Valley High School in 1970. The following year heaccepted a mission call for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.He served for two years in the New England States Mission. He spent timein Massachusetts and Maine, but his favorite location to serve was in NovaScotia, Canada.Soon after returning home from his mission, he reacquainted himself withhis high school classmate, Kathleen Schwab. They soon fell in love andwere married on September 7, 1973, in the Logan Utah LDS Temple.Steven and Kathy welcomed two children, Shan and Sheila. Stevencherished his children and devoted a large portion of his life to ensuringtheir safety and happiness. He was a very dedicated father.At the age of 22, he was hired by the State of Wyoming. First as a Port ofEntry attendant, working in the Kemmerer, Jackson and Alpine Ports ofEntry. After returning to Star Valley in 1982, Steven and Kathy built theirhome, and he became a Field Representative for the Wyoming Departmentof Revenue. Steven retired from the State of Wyoming in 2008 after 36years of service.In 1997 Kathy developed breast cancer and passed away on March 28,2003. On November 8, 2003, he married Rebecca Barrett in the LubbockTexas LDS Temple. Becky relocated and became a Wyoming girl, whichbegan a new happy chapter in Steven's life. She lovingly embraced Shanand Sheila. Steven and Becky enjoyed retirement and traveling together.Steven was a true outdoorsman. He was a skilled hunter and fishermanand always knew which way was North. He was meticulous with his ownproperty's landscaping. Because of his love of farming, he worked part-timefor his cousin for about 40 years moving sprinkler wheel-lines, and plantingand harvesting hay and barley. He even branded his cousin's cattle, like atrue Wyoming native. Riding snowmobiles, motorcycles and 4-wheelerswas at the top of Steven's list of hobbies. He loved having someone alongfor the ride and would organize hunting parties, fishing trips, and gatheringsto make memories with the people he cared about. Even with Parkinson's,Steven never outgrew his need for speed. He drove his power wheelchairas fast as he could.Steven battled Parkinson's disease for 12 years. During that time of slowdecline, he rarely complained. In 2023 it became necessary to move toTaylorsville, Utah, to be closer to more advanced medical care. The silverlining was that he also got to be closer to Shan, and Sheila's family. Hedelighted in living very close to Shan and spending time watching sportsand playing games with him. Steven was an extremely devoted grandpa tohis three grandchildren, Melanie, Natalie, and Isaac. He attended everyone of the grandchildren's performances that he physically could. He trulycherished family time. However, Steven never gave up his love for StarValley, Wyoming, and it will always be his home.His testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ never wavered. He faithfullyserved in many church callings throughout his life, including two bishoprics,service as a stake mission president, and he loved working in the StarValley Temple. He said he had a perfect knowledge of an afterlife and wasnot afraid of death. He was always generous in serving God and hisfellowman.Steven was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen (Schwab) Simpson, hisparents Boyd and Thea (Harrison) Simpson, and grandparents James andEunice (Van Leuven) Simpson and Almon and Mary Belle (Chadwick)Harrison.He is survived by his wife, Rebecca J. (Barrett) Simpson, son Shan S.Simpson, daughter Sheila K. (Simpson) Hope and son-in-law David A.Hope with their three children Melanie, Natalie and Isaac Hope, all of SaltLake County, Utah. Also, his brothers Nolan (Kaylene) Simpson of Thayne,Evan (Bev) Simpson of Afton, and Dahl (Chris) Simpson of Afton.Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 1:00 pmin the Thayne LDS Stake Center. There will be a viewing prior to the funeralfrom 11:00-12:45 at the church. Interment will take place at the ThayneCemetery.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.