Vera Elizabeth (Kramer) Simpson

Simpson (Kramer) Vera Elizabeth Kramer Simpson, age 98, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Vera was born to Charles Joseph and Elenora Helen Wolf Kramer. She graduated from St. Mary's High School located in German Village, Columbus, Ohio and attended YMCA School of Commerce, now known as Franklin University, where she received schooling in secretarial and office managment skills. During WW II, Vera was the managing supervisor for the Columbus Ohio Army Depot. There she supervised 90 women in the accounting department where all munitions passed through before being sent to our boys fighting the War in Europe. On September 19, 1942, she married 1st Lieutenant Ward Donald Simpson and would dedicate the rest of her life to her faith, family and friends. Ward and Vera raised their family in the Columbus neighborhood of Clintonville. There Vera would dedicate many hours of service to their church and children's school, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and School. Always wanting to help children less fortunate than her own, she was a volunteer for over 50 years at the Rosemont Center, serving in many ways, always saying "yes" when needed. President George H. Bush honored the Center with the distinguished "Point Of Light Award". The award is given to an individual, group or organization who exemplify a sense of caring and responsibility for others in their community. Vera had the honor to be one of Rosemont's representatives accepting the "Point of Light Award" from the president during the presentation ceremony. Her character was quiet, patient, peaceful and calm. These special gifts were always intertwined in her being a mother and spouse. Vera was truly a role model for many who knew her and she will always be remembered for her kind and humble ways. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ward Donald Simpson; infant son, Stephen; daughter-in-law, Susan Simpson; sisters Virginia Kramer Nash and Delores Kramer Leonard; and parents, Charles Joseph and Elenora Helen Wolf Kramer. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Lee (Curtis) Cantwell of Corpus Christi, Texas, Cindy (Jim) Moriarty Brown of Columbus; sons, Donald (Connie) Simpson of Columbus,Ward "Tom" (Sally Abad) Simpson of Alameda, California, Charles (Susan, deceased) Simpson of Columbus, Bob Simpson of Los Angeles, California, Jim (Monica) Simpson of Columbus, OH; 11 grandchildren, Cammy Pond, Amy Napoli, Jason Simpson, Becky Abad, Adam Abad, Zack Abad, Curtis Cantwell, Sean Moriarty, David Moriarty, Nathan Simpson and Andrew Simpson; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Kramer Power and Mary Ellen Kramer Schmidt; brother, Charles Kramer; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the SOUTHWICK-GOOD & FORTKAMP FUNERAL .CHAPEL, 2:00 - 4:00 P.M & 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. (Prayer Service 3:30 p.m.) on Friday, January 20, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 414 E. North Broadway. Father Matthew Hoover, Celebrant. Private entombment, St. Joseph Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at Marian Hall at Immaculate Conception Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rosemont Center, 2440 Dawnlight Ave., Columbus, OH 43211. www.southwickfuneral.com