Matilda Simpson

Matilda Kingda (Landowski) Simpson Matilda "Kay" Simpson, age 95, a 6 year resident of Woodbridge, VA passed away at the home of her son (Joseph W. Simpson) in Laughlin, NV on July 28, 2009. Prior to moving to Virginia where she lived with Richard & Freddie Simpson (son's home), she was a resident of Albuquerque (Paradise Hills), NM from 1978 - 2003. She was born on August 21. 1913, in the Town of Buena Vista, Wisconsin and grew up on a farm outside of Amherst, Wisconsin. She had allergies, which were contributed to the farm environment. Soon after graduation from High School, she accepted a position with Queen of Angeles Hospital in Los Angeles which included room and board. She met her husband (Joseph B. Simpson 11/21/1912 - 1/17/1992) through his sister (Margaret). Margaret was Kay's roommate at the Hospital. She was married on November 11, 1932 in Los Angeles. Her husband had a 26 year career in the Navy and she traveled extensively visiting all 48 states and the Territories of Alaska & Hawaii prior to 1955. After Navy retirement, her husband joined Bechtel and had another 20 year career which required more travel. She did not settle down until they moved to Paradise Hills Community in Albuquerque, New Mexico. There she enjoyed square dancing and became very active in volunteer organizations. She served as Commander for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Auxiliaries. Kay is survived by her three children (Matilda Lucy D'Ambra, Joseph William (Karen) & Richard David (Alfreda)), Niece (Rose Brown) who she help raise, 14 grand children, 32 great grand children and 1 great-great grand child. She is also survived by a sister, Theresa Churas of Amherst, Wisconsin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 10, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (12975 Purcell Road, Manassas, VA) followed by a brunch at Westfield Marriott (14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA) between 2 pm and 3 pm and a viewing between 6 pm and 8 pm at Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Monday, August 10). Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 4, 2009 at Arlington National Cemetery (Section 64, Grave 401) where she will rest with her husband. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.

Matilda Simpson

August 21, 1913 - July 28, 2009