Vili, Merle, Collin & Madison Simpson

October 14, 2017

Madison Ann Simpson July 19, 2015 – October 14, 2017 Madison was born on July 19, 2015 to Merle Eugene Simpson III and Victoria Ann Coen in Puyallup WA. She captured the hearts of her parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Her giggles and smile were contagious. When she smiled everyone around her became filled with joy, happiness and laughter. Madison’s mother loved to snuggle with her during nap time and spent many hours playing and learning together. Her dad loved to play with her, chasing each other through the house and cooking together. Nana loved singing her favorite songs like wheel on the bus and if you’re happy and you know it, often showering Madison with her favorite treats. Lola loved teaching her, and often enjoyed sleepovers, movie nights, and baking cupcakes together. Madison’s Grandfathers where wrapped around her little finger. Just before Madison turned 1, her baby brother Collin Daniel Simpson popped into her life. She embraced him with kisses, and loved to comfort her brother when he cried. They quickly became inseparable, playing games like peek-a-boo and tag through the house. Madison loved to go on many family adventures to the park, zoo, and aquarium. At age 2 she could count to 15, recite her ABC’s and point out colors. Her favorite color was purple. She liked butterflies and often sported a set of wings when she played. Madison had a special bond with her orange tabby named Toulouse. She led a life full of bliss. She liked to swim, read, go to the toddler gym, listen to stories, spend time with her family, and tell her mom, “Momma, I like cupcakes too!” Madison was innocent, sweet, and kind. She is forever in our hearts, never to be forgotten. Collin Daniel Simpson July 18, 2016 – October 14, 2017 Collin was born in Tacoma WA at exactly nine minutes before midnight on July 18, 2016 to Merle Eugene Simpson III and Victoria Ann Coen. His soon to be one-year old sister greeted him with kisses, welcoming him into a family that was completely smitten with the new addition. He had the most beautiful laugh. It brought tons of joy and happiness to his family to hear that magical sound. When Collin started to walk, he followed his sister Madison everywhere. When he learned to run, he chased her around the house. Collin and Madison quickly became a dynamic duo. He was the Robin to her Batman. He loved to play peek-a-boo with the curtains every chance he got. He liked to climb, swim, play outside, jump around the bounce house, and listen to story time with his big sister, forever by his side. When his adventures with his big sister took them to the park, he would often be found laughing in the swings. His family liked to watch him dance to “Wheels on the bus”. His favorite color was red. Collin was a joyful, happy, silly, strong little boy who liked bath time and bubble parties. Collin had robust appetite and enjoyed an variety of food. He would be the first one to the table and the last one to leave. We will cherish every moment that we spent with him in this life. The musical sound of his laughter will forever reverberate in our hearts. Vili Gallego Simpson July 15, 1954 – October 14, 2017 Vili was born in the Philippines to Lirio Gallego. She had six sisters and ten brothers including half siblings. She Graduated from Ramon Magsaysay Cubao High School in the Philippines and attended a University in Manilla part time. She met Donald A Simpson in 1975 in Subic Bay, Philippines. They stayed in touch for two years and married in Olongapo city in June of 1977. She moved to Hawaii with her husband Donald, her daughter Hazel G. Simpson and gave birth to a highly energetic little boy names Merle Eugean Simpson III. She was a military wife who moved around with her family and traveled to several places around the country before finally settling down in Port Orchard, WA in 1993. Vili had a passion for traveling, exploring new countries and states. Her favorite color was green or anything with poke-a-dots. She enjoyed cooking and sharing food with others. She liked to listen to classic rock music. Vili often enjoyed going out with friends and family. Vili was a sales associate at various Navy exchanges. She worked as a data entry specialist when they were stationed in California. After raising her two kids she worked at the Child Development center in Jackson Park for 12 years. She completed her Certificates in the Star Service program, the 13 Navy Standardized Training Modules, and the Child Development Associate program. She had a passion for teaching and studying the development of children. She retired in 2014 Vili’s greatest dream of having a grandchild came true. In 2015 she was blessed with her first grandchild, Madison Ann Simpson. They shared a special bond. Vili readily invested much of her time teaching Madison to crawl, walk and speak Tagalog . Less than a year later her second grandchild, Collin Daniel Simpson was added to the family. Vili had an exceptional touch for getting Collin to sleep. She was an extremely proud grandmother who cherished every waking moment spent with Madison and Collin. Loving Daughter, Sister, Mother, Wife, Grandmother, and Friend. Vili’s generosity and beautiful smile will forever warm the hearts of those that knew her. Merle Eugene Simpson III October 1, 1979 - October 14, 2017 Merle was born to Donald Allan Simpson and Vili Gallego Vysosias in Honolulu HI on October 1, 1979. He was named after his previous Grandpas. The moment he opened his eyes and started to discover his toes, he began to make his family laugh. Merle was a part of a Navy family that moved several times before finally settling in Port Orchard, Washington where he went to Marcus Whitman Middle school. Merle loved to help people and make them laugh. He always had a joke and a funny remark that would sometimes get him in trouble with his teachers. Merle graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1997 and did a little modeling after high school. He had a passion for dancing which led him to work as a promoter with Erick Weber for Club Contour where he earned the nickname Kaos. He hit his stride when he discovered his passion for fine dining. He worked for the Ginger Palace, Palisade, Hunts Club at the Sorento Hotel in Seattle, and El Gaucho in Tacoma and Bellevue. He was excited about winning the Knife Skills competition at the Palisade, Cut the ribbon on for the grand opening of Ginger Palace II, and won a blue ribbon at the Taste of Tacoma in 2014. His favorite color was green. He liked country music and Prince. He liked to say, “I make stuff” and “ Ha …”. With his compassionate heart he rescued a cat on his way home and named her Kabuki. He also had a passion for aquariums and fish which his friend Philip Tran helped to cultivate. He met Victoria Coen and fell head over heels in love. When Madison Ann was born, Merle transitioned into becoming the ultimate super Dad to his princess. When Collin Daniel was delivered the following year, Merle could not have been happier. He was very proud of Madison and Collin. He loved his family deeply. He left the restaurant business and took upon a trade learning to be a carpenter and then an electrician. He had a passion for woodwork, “I making stuff.” He spent time with his family and friends, cooking and cracking jokes. His favorite thing to do was to spend time playing with his kids. He was a hardworking and over all happy dad. He passed away on October 14, 2017.He is survived by Victoria Ann Coen and his sister Hazel G. Simpson and his father Donald A. Simpson.