Alan K. Simpson Memorial
Memorial observances for former U.S. Sen. Alan K. Simpson will take place later this month in three Cowboy State cities. Cheyenne, Laramie and Cody will each host separate gatherings in remembrance of the beloved Wyoming statesman, who died Friday, March 14 in Cody.
Simpson will lie in honor at the Wyoming State Capitol, 300 E. 21st St. in Cheyenne, with public access March 27 from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. and March 28 from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Simpson family will host a free public celebration of life, and invites everyone to join them at the University of Wyoming at 11 a.m. on March 29 at Arena-Auditorium, E. Willett Dr. and N. 19th St. in Laramie.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. March 31 at Christ Episcopal Church, 825 Simpson Ave. in Cody..
The Laramie and Cody events will be simulcast on television and streamed online by Wyoming PBS, with a feed for use by all media.
March 31 Memorial Service Information:
Wyoming PBS will broadcast the memorial service at Christ Episcopal Church in Cody on March 31 at 10 a.m. You can view the service live via this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/live/y1SKLTDpBso.
Overflow Viewing Location:
The Simpson family has sent out invitations for and/or spoken to guests who will attend the church ceremony. Due to limited seating at Christ Episcopal Church, the Simpson family kindly asks those without invitations to view the service at Wynona Thompson Auditorium (1225 10th St., Cody), where a live feed of the service will be broadcast.
Buffalo Bill Center of the West:
While the Center of the West will show the service in the Coe Auditorium, seating is extremely limited, and we encourage guests to attend the larger-capacity Wynona Thompson Auditorium instead.
Reception:
All are invited to an open house reception from noon to 2 p.m. at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West (720 Sheridan Ave., Cody). Please note: the Center will be closed to the general visiting public on March 31, but will be open during reception hours for anyone wishing to attend and pay their respects to the Simpson family.
“We are honored to join the Simpson family in welcoming everyone in the community to the Center for a reception where they can share their many happy memories of Al and his amazing life,” said Rebecca West, the Center’s CEO and Executive Director.
“Dad never met a stranger, and never forgot a face or a name,” said Bill Simpson, one of Al and Ann Simpson’s three adult children, who all reside in Cody. “So, it feels right to celebrate his memory with as many friends as possible. Our family is very appreciative of the many people and organizations making arrangements for events across the state to honor Dad and commemorate his wonderful legacy.”
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Center of the West, Spirit Mountain Hospice House and the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation.
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