Robert Carl Simpson who was the first licensed master electrician in Rochester, died March 11 of pneumonia at the Brightonian nursing home. Before retiring in 1990 the Rochester native was an electrical contractor for more than 45 years "that was his life other than his family" says Dorothy Lutz Simpson - his wife for 52 years. He was written about and Rochester newspapers in 1955 for doing electrical work on a national level - wiring u.s. post offices around the country. He also word many of the car lots in the city of Rochester so they're all his lights are blinking around car lots. Dorothy Simpson described her husband as a family-oriented man who is very outspoken. Their secret for a long marriage was being companions and agreeing with each other. If there's an argument don't go to bed until you've solved that. She said and a lot of love to go around. Mr. Simpson was in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and was a Rochester Transit company motorman and later a Rochester bus driver from 1935 to 1943. He was listed in the community leaders of America book in 1971-72. {Newspaper Obit}
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Dad stood for strength, dedication, resolve and high expectations. If you were to take a poll of those who met, worked or talked with Dad over the past seven decades these are the words that would probably occur most frequently.
Strength - whether the criteria is physical, mental or social, strength is one trait the good Lord didn't skimp on the day he created dad. He was a true leader. Words like: can't, won't, but, - they just weren't in his vocabulary. He was persuasive, forceful and thorough. God help the person who got in the way of something - or someone - he believed in.
Dedication - once dad committed himself to a cause project or event he had a laser-like focus that would not cease until his objective was accomplished. He would think about subjects constantly rolling ideas back and forth through his mind until he found a solution. He'd go to a job site in the middle of the night if he got an inspiration because he couldn't wait until the next day to see if the newfound concept would succeed. His family saw this dedication in different ways from Summers at Conesus to Faithfully supporting and visiting his mother to going fishing with me at 4 a.m. to have some time together - his commitment was demonstrated in ways as numerous as the Stars
Resolve - there probably isn't one of you who has experienced this trait of Dad's. He had the courage of his convictions. I know this - he would not have made a good Diplomat or politician. If he didn't agree with you there would be no question about his position including an explanation of why he thought your own logic was flawed. Although not pleasant at the time they have proven to be invaluable character builders in the lives of those he loved
High expectations AKA demanding - He was certainly that. Not all that open to correction or explanations either. I saw this exhibited most in two venues - work and, oh yes, report cards. Dad was probably the hardest working man I've ever seen. Don't misunderstand that statement to be only a Sentimental reflection. My work has taken me into factories throughout the world in many Industries. I wouldn't begin to estimate the number of workers that personally worked alongside of ranging from switchboard operators to CEOs. Not one had a work ethic as deeply embedded as what Dad had. it wasn't uncommon for Dad to do the work of three men and there wasn't a job he considered beneath him.
I couldn't tell you how many ditches he dug and that's unfortunate because I helped on many of them! Unions hated dad - they once threatened to kill him. He was too much of a threat that Illustrated what one committed individual could accomplish. Demanding yes, but he demanded more of himself than anyone else. This resolve was tempered by generosity and a sense of humor that just wouldn't quit. Dad love to laugh and in the language of my kids - prank
Now while all of you are probably not surprised by these attributes - let's call them collectively the public persona of Bob Simpson - I believe you would be surprised by his heart. He didn't often show it He was raised in a time we're that wasn't accepted all that well. We can now tell you dad's heart was huge. He was constantly seeking ways to show those he loved that he cared about that he would actively seek areas of need and fill them. No detail was too small and he was proud of being able to provide those he loved with far more than he ever had.
His love was manifested in more ways than we could ever recount. I can honestly tell you from the first day I ever recall having conscious memory until a few weeks ago when I last spoke with him there wasn't a single day when I ever doubted his love for me or for the family. This has provided a security and self-confidence in my life that has more value than all the possessions I own.
There's a legacy Bob leaves that goes beyond immediate family apart from the very tangible wiring fixtures and associated electrical work in thousands of structures throughout the United States. There's an intangible Spirit that has touched anyone who had the Good Fortune of spending much time with him. The zest for Life, the engaging conversations - the profound reflections on the world around him spurred all of us on to accomplishment.
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Dad stood for strength, dedication, resolve and high expectations. If you were to take a poll of those who met, worked or talked with Dad over the past seven decades these are the words that would probably occur most frequently.
Strength - whether the criteria is physical, mental or social, strength is one trait the good Lord didn't skimp on the day he created dad. He was a true leader. Words like: can't, won't, but, - they just weren't in his vocabulary. He was persuasive, forceful and thorough. God help the person who got in the way of something - or someone - he believed in.
Dedication - once dad committed himself to a cause project or event he had a laser-like focus that would not cease until his objective was accomplished. He would think about subjects constantly rolling ideas back and forth through his mind until he found a solution. He'd go to a job site in the middle of the night if he got an inspiration because he couldn't wait until the next day to see if the newfound concept would succeed. His family saw this dedication in different ways from Summers at Conesus to Faithfully supporting and visiting his mother to going fishing with me at 4 a.m. to have some time together - his commitment was demonstrated in ways as numerous as the Stars
Resolve - there probably isn't one of you who has experienced this trait of Dad's. He had the courage of his convictions. I know this - he would not have made a good Diplomat or politician. If he didn't agree with you there would be no question about his position including an explanation of why he thought your own logic was flawed. Although not pleasant at the time they have proven to be invaluable character builders in the lives of those he loved
High expectations AKA demanding - He was certainly that. Not all that open to correction or explanations either. I saw this exhibited most in two venues - work and, oh yes, report cards. Dad was probably the hardest working man I've ever seen. Don't misunderstand that statement to be only a Sentimental reflection. My work has taken me into factories throughout the world in many Industries. I wouldn't begin to estimate the number of workers that personally worked alongside of ranging from switchboard operators to CEOs. Not one had a work ethic as deeply embedded as what Dad had. it wasn't uncommon for Dad to do the work of three men and there wasn't a job he considered beneath him.
I couldn't tell you how many ditches he dug and that's unfortunate because I helped on many of them! Unions hated dad - they once threatened to kill him. He was too much of a threat that Illustrated what one committed individual could accomplish. Demanding yes, but he demanded more of himself than anyone else. This resolve was tempered by generosity and a sense of humor that just wouldn't quit. Dad love to laugh and in the language of my kids - prank
Now while all of you are probably not surprised by these attributes - let's call them collectively the public persona of Bob Simpson - I believe you would be surprised by his heart. He didn't often show it He was raised in a time we're that wasn't accepted all that well. We can now tell you dad's heart was huge. He was constantly seeking ways to show those he loved that he cared about that he would actively seek areas of need and fill them. No detail was too small and he was proud of being able to provide those he loved with far more than he ever had.
His love was manifested in more ways than we could ever recount. I can honestly tell you from the first day I ever recall having conscious memory until a few weeks ago when I last spoke with him there wasn't a single day when I ever doubted his love for me or for the family. This has provided a security and self-confidence in my life that has more value than all the possessions I own.
There's a legacy Bob leaves that goes beyond immediate family apart from the very tangible wiring fixtures and associated electrical work in thousands of structures throughout the United States. There's an intangible Spirit that has touched anyone who had the Good Fortune of spending much time with him. The zest for Life, the engaging conversations - the profound reflections on the world around him spurred all of us on to accomplishment.
Robert Carl Simpson who was the first licensed master electrician in Rochester, died March 11 of pneumonia at the Brightonian nursing home. Before retiring in 1990 the Rochester native was an electrical contractor for more than 45 years "that was his life other than his family" says Dorothy Lutz Simpson - his wife for 52 years. He was written about and Rochester newspapers in 1955 for doing electrical work on a national level - wiring u.s. post offices around the country. He also word many of the car lots in the city of Rochester so they're all his lights are blinking around car lots. Dorothy Simpson described her husband as a family-oriented man who is very outspoken. Their secret for a long marriage was being companions and agreeing with each other. If there's an argument don't go to bed until you've solved that. She said and a lot of love to go around. Mr. Simpson was in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and was a Rochester Transit company motorman and later a Rochester bus driver from 1935 to 1943. He was listed in the community leaders of America book in 1971-72. {Newspaper Obit}
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Dad stood for strength, dedication, resolve and high expectations. If you were to take a poll of those who met, worked or talked with Dad over the past seven decades these are the words that would probably occur most frequently.
Strength - whether the criteria is physical, mental or social, strength is one trait the good Lord didn't skimp on the day he created dad. He was a true leader. Words like: can't, won't, but, - they just weren't in his vocabulary. He was persuasive, forceful and thorough. God help the person who got in the way of something - or someone - he believed in.
Dedication - once dad committed himself to a cause project or event he had a laser-like focus that would not cease until his objective was accomplished. He would think about subjects constantly rolling ideas back and forth through his mind until he found a solution. He'd go to a job site in the middle of the night if he got an inspiration because he couldn't wait until the next day to see if the newfound concept would succeed. His family saw this dedication in different ways from Summers at Conesus to Faithfully supporting and visiting his mother to going fishing with me at 4 a.m. to have some time together - his commitment was demonstrated in ways as numerous as the Stars
Resolve - there probably isn't one of you who has experienced this trait of Dad's. He had the courage of his convictions. I know this - he would not have made a good Diplomat or politician. If he didn't agree with you there would be no question about his position including an explanation of why he thought your own logic was flawed. Although not pleasant at the time they have proven to be invaluable character builders in the lives of those he loved
High expectations AKA demanding - He was certainly that. Not all that open to correction or explanations either. I saw this exhibited most in two venues - work and, oh yes, report cards. Dad was probably the hardest working man I've ever seen. Don't misunderstand that statement to be only a Sentimental reflection. My work has taken me into factories throughout the world in many Industries. I wouldn't begin to estimate the number of workers that personally worked alongside of ranging from switchboard operators to CEOs. Not one had a work ethic as deeply embedded as what Dad had. it wasn't uncommon for Dad to do the work of three men and there wasn't a job he considered beneath him.
I couldn't tell you how many ditches he dug and that's unfortunate because I helped on many of them! Unions hated dad - they once threatened to kill him. He was too much of a threat that Illustrated what one committed individual could accomplish. Demanding yes, but he demanded more of himself than anyone else. This resolve was tempered by generosity and a sense of humor that just wouldn't quit. Dad love to laugh and in the language of my kids - prank
Now while all of you are probably not surprised by these attributes - let's call them collectively the public persona of Bob Simpson - I believe you would be surprised by his heart. He didn't often show it He was raised in a time we're that wasn't accepted all that well. We can now tell you dad's heart was huge. He was constantly seeking ways to show those he loved that he cared about that he would actively seek areas of need and fill them. No detail was too small and he was proud of being able to provide those he loved with far more than he ever had.
His love was manifested in more ways than we could ever recount. I can honestly tell you from the first day I ever recall having conscious memory until a few weeks ago when I last spoke with him there wasn't a single day when I ever doubted his love for me or for the family. This has provided a security and self-confidence in my life that has more value than all the possessions I own.
There's a legacy Bob leaves that goes beyond immediate family apart from the very tangible wiring fixtures and associated electrical work in thousands of structures throughout the United States. There's an intangible Spirit that has touched anyone who had the Good Fortune of spending much time with him. The zest for Life, the engaging conversations - the profound reflections on the world around him spurred all of us on to accomplishment.
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Dad stood for strength, dedication, resolve and high expectations. If you were to take a poll of those who met, worked or talked with Dad over the past seven decades these are the words that would probably occur most frequently.
Strength - whether the criteria is physical, mental or social, strength is one trait the good Lord didn't skimp on the day he created dad. He was a true leader. Words like: can't, won't, but, - they just weren't in his vocabulary. He was persuasive, forceful and thorough. God help the person who got in the way of something - or someone - he believed in.
Dedication - once dad committed himself to a cause project or event he had a laser-like focus that would not cease until his objective was accomplished. He would think about subjects constantly rolling ideas back and forth through his mind until he found a solution. He'd go to a job site in the middle of the night if he got an inspiration because he couldn't wait until the next day to see if the newfound concept would succeed. His family saw this dedication in different ways from Summers at Conesus to Faithfully supporting and visiting his mother to going fishing with me at 4 a.m. to have some time together - his commitment was demonstrated in ways as numerous as the Stars
Resolve - there probably isn't one of you who has experienced this trait of Dad's. He had the courage of his convictions. I know this - he would not have made a good Diplomat or politician. If he didn't agree with you there would be no question about his position including an explanation of why he thought your own logic was flawed. Although not pleasant at the time they have proven to be invaluable character builders in the lives of those he loved
High expectations AKA demanding - He was certainly that. Not all that open to correction or explanations either. I saw this exhibited most in two venues - work and, oh yes, report cards. Dad was probably the hardest working man I've ever seen. Don't misunderstand that statement to be only a Sentimental reflection. My work has taken me into factories throughout the world in many Industries. I wouldn't begin to estimate the number of workers that personally worked alongside of ranging from switchboard operators to CEOs. Not one had a work ethic as deeply embedded as what Dad had. it wasn't uncommon for Dad to do the work of three men and there wasn't a job he considered beneath him.
I couldn't tell you how many ditches he dug and that's unfortunate because I helped on many of them! Unions hated dad - they once threatened to kill him. He was too much of a threat that Illustrated what one committed individual could accomplish. Demanding yes, but he demanded more of himself than anyone else. This resolve was tempered by generosity and a sense of humor that just wouldn't quit. Dad love to laugh and in the language of my kids - prank
Now while all of you are probably not surprised by these attributes - let's call them collectively the public persona of Bob Simpson - I believe you would be surprised by his heart. He didn't often show it He was raised in a time we're that wasn't accepted all that well. We can now tell you dad's heart was huge. He was constantly seeking ways to show those he loved that he cared about that he would actively seek areas of need and fill them. No detail was too small and he was proud of being able to provide those he loved with far more than he ever had.
His love was manifested in more ways than we could ever recount. I can honestly tell you from the first day I ever recall having conscious memory until a few weeks ago when I last spoke with him there wasn't a single day when I ever doubted his love for me or for the family. This has provided a security and self-confidence in my life that has more value than all the possessions I own.
There's a legacy Bob leaves that goes beyond immediate family apart from the very tangible wiring fixtures and associated electrical work in thousands of structures throughout the United States. There's an intangible Spirit that has touched anyone who had the Good Fortune of spending much time with him. The zest for Life, the engaging conversations - the profound reflections on the world around him spurred all of us on to accomplishment.
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