Timothy Jared Simpson's Obituary
Timothy Jared Simpson was born December 12, 1994 in Salt Lake City, Utah and died March 20, 2021 in Orem, Utah. Tim was sealed for time and eternity to his parents, Becky & Lee Simpson in the Salt Lake Temple on November 12, 2005.
Tim was 26 years old when he left this mortal life. His loss is profoundly felt by all who knew him. Tim’s big smile and bright, mischievous blue eyes drew everyone in. He made friends easily with everyone around him.
Tim’s high energy and quick thinking as a kid, always kept the adults in his life on their toes. He was always on the go, finding many things to do. He participated in Scouting and earned his Arrow of Light, the highest level in Cub Scouts. He went on many scouting camping trips and learned many skills from his scouting and YM activities throughout his teenage years.
He loved traveling with his mom and brothers as they listened to audiobooks or watched movies while they visited places like the Grand Canyon, Bear Lake, Disneyland, Arizona, and the beach. Tim was always willing to help his mom at church activities or service projects. He loved hanging out with his cousins and going to Grandma & Grandpa’s for every holiday activity. Always volunteering to help neighbors and friends when they needed help.
He loved camping, concerts, sporting events, and just a fun party at anyone’s house. Tim was happy, outgoing, and excelled at all sports. At age 9 he started wrestling and loved participating in the sport for a few years and again at Herriman High School. He totally absorbed himself in Jr Football during his early teenage years. He was passionate about his play and could out-endure anyone else on the field by his sheer determination. He always tried to get his Jersey number to be 63, because that was his dad’s jersey number in high school. He played on the basketball team at Westridge High School. Later he was introduced to Rugby and he was found a passion for the game. He loved the rough, hard play and wanted to participate in every part of it. Although he was smaller in stature and weight, his fierceness made him a worthy team member and opponent. He was a fan of the Denver Broncos and loved attending and watching BYU football with his mom.
Tim met the love of his life, Ellie Luck, in early 2016 and they brought their beautiful son, Aceyn into this world in July 2018. Tim would say that Aceyn was his world and loved him with all his heart. He was a wonderful father and so proud. Aceyn would light up and be so excited when Tim was around. They had a special bond.
Tim is survived by his son, Aceyn Kai Simpson & Gabrielle (Ellie) Luck, mother & stepfather, Becky and Bruce Robison; brothers Marcus Simpson, Scott (Shaina) Simpson, Andrew “Wade” Simpson; Travis Simpson; Timothy Dean Simpson; and Tyler (Carly) Simpson, and his biological mom & stepdad, Danielle and Tommy Atkinson, and grandmother, Janet Anderson. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Tim was preceded in death by his father Myron “Lee” Simpson, and grandparents, Andrew and Ruth Anderson, Virginia and Les Irwin, George Simpson and aunt, Robyn Christoffersen.
A Memorial Service will be held for family and close friends on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Suncrest 2nd Ward meeting house at 140 North 400 West in Orem, UT 84057. Due to COVID restrictions, masks must be worn, and attendance will be limited.
A candlelight vigil will be held for friends of Tim at Liberty Park at 600 East 900 South in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 from 6-9 pm.
In lieu of flowers, a my529 Educational fund has been set up for his son, Aceyn, where all donations will go towards his college education - https://gift.my529.org/619DJH
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