For some reason I thought of Mary and the ranch this morning, only to look her up on Google and find she has joined Jack in another place. My thoughts are with each of you, John and family. Introducing Juan to Mary on a visit to the ranch years ago and having her show him the pool room is a great memory. She had that rugged yet wise & kind demeanor. Best wishes, Bob

John and family please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I know how important family is to you all and know she will be greatly missed but forever remembered. Ray Clark.

John Simpson and Family,

We received the sad news yesterday on the passing of Mary, from Russel & Dorothy.

We were very pleased to have met Mary in April 2004. After hearing so much about her from Mum & Dad (Steven and Vera Smith) over the years, after they had visited Canada and stayed at the Ranch with Mary. I think it is true to say it was one of the highlights of their Life, it was certainly one of ours.

Our condolence from Gregg & Christine Dutton

The Simpson Family,

On behalf of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to your family.

Douglas Freeman

(Dean, WCVM)

John Simpson and Family,

We just returned from a vacation and read in the local paper of the passing of your Mother. The obituary portrayed how much a person of substance your Mother was. May we pass our condolences to you and your family from our family in this time of sadness.

Gordon and Wendy Lackey

Barb and John: My thoughts are with you on the passing of your Mother. She was quick to smile and had a unique charm and warmth. My best regards….Nick Agnew

John and family:

Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful woman and I always enjoyed the chance to visit with her when we were at the ranch. She was always so good to the veterinary students that we brought out over the years. She will be missed.

Sincerely, John Campbell (WCVM)

John, Jollean, Christie and Luke;

Our deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Mary. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Dean and Brenda Slater

Dear Barb, John and families,

We have many wonderful memories of your Mom. She truly had a genuine, engaging personality. Our lives have been blessed just knowing her. With our deepest condolences,

Gwen McKendrick, Russell & Patricia Wiechnik

John and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of mourning.

May treasured memories bring you peace.

With sincere sympathy,

Cathy Brooks

Dear Barbara and John,

On behalf of the Bert and Mary Border family, please accept my condolences on the loss of your Mother Mary – my parents so enjoyed her company and I remember all the wonderful work she did for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Aide Society, her bowling at the Glencoe and her involvement with you in your riding careers … I know you will miss her – may she rest in peace.

Sincerely Jayne Border

To John and family

My sincerest condolences with the passing of your mother. She was a great lady.

Peace be with you all.

Haakon Dagsvik

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Christie,

So sorry to read of your grandmother’s passing. She seemed to epitomize the best of the entrepreneurial, pioneering spirit of Alberta.

– Bob & Gloria