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SIMPSON, Steven John “Simmo”
Born Friday February 17, 1961. Passed away Friday June 09, 2023.
Much loved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, husband and friend.
Rest in peace.
Funeral notice
Tuesday June 20, 2023
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Steven John Simpson will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, commencing at 11am.
In accordance with family wishes a private cremation will be held.
Tributes
Leave a tributeHey Simmo,
You were an awesome musical talent. You were a gentle-man, as a gentleman is meant to be. We stayed with you at Birregurra for 2/3 months odd, many moons ago.
I asked you to learn a song for me once. I remember you listened to "Where Do the Children Play" 4x in a row and then just played it. I was in awe. You told me you couldn't read music, you just listened and played. I remember you liked the funny and the serious from John Williamson. I remember you playing "True Blue" but also the 'Cat Song' (left his balls at the family vet) and the 'She was chewin' on Juicy Fruit and I was chewin' on PK' song.
Hard to believe you're gone. I just googled your name and Colac in a random effort to track you down as I've done occasionally over the years, and here's your damn funeral notice! Why not, 'playing here' or 'living here'?
But that's how it goes I guess. You were a wonderful man. Thank you for sharing your house, your kindness and your musical talent with me and Tony all those years ago.
Andrea
January 30, 2025 8:31 pm
So very sorry to have found out so late. Steve was at first a friend and then later became my daughter's beloved great uncle. We spent many weekends and holidays at Carlisle River. I am grateful to Steve for teaching me some life lessons about fatherhood: you will never be perfect, but you can always be as good as you can be. He made me a better man and gave confidence to be the best Dad I could be. I loved him for that. RIP Steve, love Thom and your great-niece Poppy
October 29, 2023 5:38 am
Deepest sympathy to Steve’s family. We had lots of fun times and great laughs back in the day around Winchelsea. Sad news.
June 26, 2023 2:16 pm
A fascinating man we met during our Carlisle River camping days, Steve your sense of humour and depth of conversation will be missed. You were dealt a cruel blow but fought a good battle. Will not forget you. Love to Gaylene and the family xx
June 23, 2023 10:08 pm
So many great memories Steve. It was an absolute pleasure to have known you.
Rest easy now.
Much love,
Lee.
XxxxJune 20, 2023 1:34 pm
I feel so sad to say farewell to my wonderful friend, Steve. Our connection was special and I always enjoyed the weekends spent a Carlisle. You would drive to Geelong to pick me up and you built a ramp for me to get into the house! You hold a special place in my heart to be remembered forever. Love you, Steve.
June 20, 2023 9:18 am
Sympathy to your family I know you will be missed by many. Thanks for the good times we spent together. Always in our hearts with fond memories, you were a special soul! RIP talented man!
June 19, 2023 8:54 pm
We had many Friday night beers around the camp fire... Steve had a passion for his camp fire with his mates sitting around having a chat and listening to Steve playing his guitar.
Thank you Steve for so many great memories.
RIPJune 19, 2023 7:01 pm
Dear Gaylene, Matilda and Jack
Simmo was a big part of the Ryan family from teenage hood. Our mother welcomed him into our home like another son. He was like a brother to me and I loved it when he came for a visit or I went to where ever he was living to visit him. My very fond memories of Simmo was his beautiful smile, love for music, playing the guitar with my brother John and talking around a campfire. He will be greatly missed for all that he stood for and always a gentleman. Love you Simmo
Kerry RyanJune 19, 2023 5:58 pm
Fine talented man with a big heart, one of the good ones, sad to see him go.
June 19, 2023 10:26 am
Sad loss of a great Mate, Farwell to a true gentleman and ambassador for the real Australian spirit. You will be missed by many. I am fortunate to have Known you Steve
Goodbye Man,Malcolm Johnson .
June 18, 2023 6:48 pm
Deepest sympathy to all the family, thinking of you at this sad time.
Louise & Chris xoJune 18, 2023 3:37 pm
Our love and thoughts to you all on the loss of steve may he rest in peace.love jon,mandi,trent,luke,josh,bryony,April and aria
June 18, 2023 12:31 pm
Deepest sympathy to Matilda and Jack at the sudden loss of your beloved dad.Thinking of you at difficult time
Love HollyJune 18, 2023 4:08 am
Such a shock to read this Steve. You were a brilliant musician and loved John Williamson songs which were always requested. I'm so glad I got to send you photos I'd found of you performing for our Club. Another true gentleman singing with the Angels. Rest peacefully dear friend. Love to all your family 🎶❤🎶😍
Rosie PhilipsonJune 16, 2023 9:11 pm
You may know Steve as a Fitter and Turner, builder,
mechanic, gardener, motorcyclist, friend or a Jack of all trades. But to me, he was my Dad. A man that brought great joy to my life. He taught me so many things: how to ride a motorcycle, drive a car, play guitar and approach any task with the mindset of ‘I can do it’.He was loved by many and admired for his conversation and friendship. He valued his ability to befriend anyone. He would often help people with their various tasks. He had everything he needed to make something work, and he was often lending out his tools to help his mates.
I’m proud to say that he was my Dad. I’m excited to share the memories he created with me. I attribute my musical ability to him. I still often play the songs that he taught me (even if “that’s not how it was played”).
I’m not sure how to say goodbye to him, but I’m thankful that he was always happy to have a chat. I hope I can pass on some of his traits to my son.
I love you, Dad. So much.
Rest in Peace.
June 16, 2023 9:07 am
So glad I met Steve at our Carlisle River weekends. A lovely bloke gone way too soon. Always in my memory. RIP xx
June 15, 2023 10:09 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Steve’s family.
I have many fond childhood memories down at Carlisle River. That ripper treehouse you built for Jack and Tilly was the best and highest i’ve ever seen and every time you brought out the guitar i’d always request crocodile roll. One of a kind, just a lovely bloke. Rest in Peace Steve. Only the good die young xoJune 15, 2023 7:13 pm
Sad news mate. Always positive throughout your journey and could always give you a smile. Rest in peace mate.
June 15, 2023 3:32 pm
My Aussie “Dad”,
There will never be the right string of words for how much of an impact you had on my life and all I learned from you. You had the most genuine heart and a desire for old school human connection that seems to be a lost art now- not many people could sit and have a conversation for hours the way you could. What I wouldn’t give for another one of those conversations over a couple cans and a campfire. I’ll think of you and the things you taught me every time I go bird watching, every time I’m planting my veggie garden. Rest easy.
Love your Jersey girl backpacker kid,
MarJune 15, 2023 7:51 am
so very sad to hear of your passing.....sincere condolences to family
June 14, 2023 9:17 pm
RIP Steve a top bloke great memories cheers Brent
June 14, 2023 8:53 pm
So sorry to hear about Steves passing, a great mate and wonderful Muso, RIP my friend, my condolences to all the family..
June 14, 2023 7:06 pm
Steve
I will always fondly remember the times we spent working together. You will be sadly missed old mate. RIPJune 14, 2023 5:39 pm