Our friend and long-time Denver Seminary supporter, Harold Simpson, passed away on Tuesday, May 20th, just two weeks shy of his 101st birthday. Harold and his wife Virginia started giving to Denver Seminary in the 1950’s. Their generosity not only helped the Seminary to stay solvent at times of critical need, but it also provided resources to help the Seminary push forward into significant growth.

Although many in our community have never met the Simpsons in person, their generosity has blessed all of us. Let’s remain in prayer for the Simpson family, thankful for all the Lord has done through them at Denver Seminary.

Obituary

Harold Simpson was born on June 4, 1925, in Denver, Colorado, and passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. The son of William Wiley Simpson and Hazel Harriet Hunt Simpson, Harold was a man of deep faith, extraordinary generosity, and boundless love for his family.

He was the son of William Wiley Simpson and Hazel Harriet Hunt Simpson. Harold married the love of his life, Virginia (“Ginny”), and together they shared 79 wonderful years of marriage.

Harold is survived by his children: Don Simpson, Bob Simpson, and Gail Bryan. He was a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren: Nick Simpson, Sunni McBride, Luke Simpson, Alan Simpson, David Simpson, Melanie Peyton, Amy Bryan, and Tracy McCall. He was also blessed with 18 great-grandchildren, all of whom brought him immense joy.

Harold served honorably in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Following his service, he began his building career in Colorado and went on to become one of the largest apartment builders in the United States.

After many successful years in Colorado, Harold and Ginny moved to Arizona, where they spent 25 years enjoying golf and friendships at Paradise Valley Country Club. Fulfilling a lifelong dream to live by the ocean, they later moved to La Jolla, where they purchased a beautiful oceanfront home and became members of La Jolla Country Club.

Harold and Ginny were deeply committed to philanthropy throughout their lives. Harold often said that God had given him a gift for building apartments so he could, in turn, be generous to others. His favorite charitable organization was Denver Seminary, where he dedicated many years of support as the seminary expanded and built its new campus. In honor of his mother, the chapel was named the Hazel Harriet Simpson Chapel.

Harold and Ginny especially loved traveling, golfing, and spending time with their many dear friends and family members.

Harold was preceded in death by all of his siblings: Ed Simpson, Wayne Simpson, Bill Simpson, Norbert Simpson, Louie Simpson, Mildred Simpson, and Gladys Mercer.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Denver Seminary Chapel
6399 S Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, Colorado., 80120
on July 9th at 10:30.
Followed by a buffet at Cherry Hills Country Club
4125 S. University, Cherry Hills Village, Co. 80113

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Denver Seminary.