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John Allen Simpson "Bud"

Mar. 8, 1946 - Jul. 22, 2025

BURLEY – John A Simpson, known as Bud to family, friends and acquaintances, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, with close friends at his side.

Bud was born March 8, 1946, in Reading, Pennsylvania, but soon found himself living in San Diego, California. Bud had a great childhood with his sisters, Ruth and Susan, along with his loving mother and grandmother.

Bud was a U.S. Marine, serving his country in the Vietnam War in the late sixties.

He returned home to San Diego and went to work as a police officer with the San Diego Police Department. While working there he met the love of his life, Stephany, at a diner and after a brief courtship they were married. Bud and Stephany were married until September 2022, when she passed away due to cancer. Bud had lost his one true love and remained a widower until he passed.

Bud held many jobs over his life including being a police officer, a security guard at the movie studios, your favorite bartender, a garbage man, and he ended his working days as a union labor negotiator for San Diego County.

Upon retiring, Bud and Stephany made the great decision to move to southern Idaho and landed in Heyburn, then later in Burley, where their kindness, generosity and friendship blessed the community. Bud was the guy who bought every school fund raiser item, supported all community events, bought tickets even if he couldn’t attend the event, picked up the bill at lunch and even handed out dollar bills when he ran out of candy on Halloween.

He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Pearl; his sister, Ruth; and his forever love, his wife, Stephany.

Bud is survived by his sister Susan; his niece, Kim and her family; and many friends who loved him dearly.

Our loss is Heaven’s gain.

Service arrangements are pending and will be announced by Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

Condolences for John Allen Simpson "Bud"

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From Chuck & Leslie Ranstrom :

A no-host celebration of life has been planned for friends to remember and honor Bud:
Friday, August 8th, 2025
Morey’s Steakhouse
On the Patio- 5:30 pm

Hope to see you there!

From Peg Marizza:

Oh how I miss you. I'm sure Steph and Pete were there to greet you. Godspeed, my friend.

From Lani Land:

I will see you soon in heaven. We all miss you. Love you forever. Your crazy sis in law, nephew and great nieces. Lani, Ryan, Joslyn and Kaelie and Amanda. See ya Jimmy---Lois

From Idaho State Veterans Cemetery Blackfoot:

Rest in peace with honor and gratitude for your service.

From Cody Sibbett:

Bud, I met you while I worked at the Burley golf course and quickly became friends with you and your sidekick Bill. All three of us were veterans and we began the Freedom Isn't Free golf scramble together and donated nearly 50K to a local non-profit organization that took Veterans on backcountry experiences in Idaho. I praise God for the memories we shared. You were a great man and a great friend.

From Nichole:

Your love and humor will forever hold a special place in my heart. The world has lost a true gem. You will be deeply missed, but I find comfort in knowing you're now with your beloved Steph, free from pain. Love you always, Bud.

From Trela Ernst:

Bud I remember the good times Norene and I had with you and Steph when we were visiting both of you in California. Now you are with Steph, may you rest in peace.

From Bill & Carol Shockey:

A generous and good friend, may you rest in peace.

From Joyce Zunino :

Rest in peace Bud.

From Linda Hollinger:

I bid you adieu, my friend.

From LORI BIRD:

Oh my sweet friend, you were so loved by so many. Thanks for being such an amazing friend to me and my family. You were one of the first to reach out to me in my time of need for friendship. I have no doubt that your sweet Steph is waiting for you. No more pain, no more loneliness. Love you forever my friend.

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