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Daphne Gwynne Silver Simpson
Daphne Simpson , 91, formerly of Clarion, PA passed away Wednesday(June 22) at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. She was born November 24, 1919 in Berwick, PA to the late Harry and Lulua (Belles) Silver. She worked at the Berwick Unemployment Office where she later met Edwin R. “Jack” Simpson. They married and moved to Des Moines, Iowa. There she worked as a typist for Better Homes and Gardens magazine and raised her family.
She was active in the church, as a member of the Berwick Christian Church, the Highland Park Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Des Moines, IA, and the Women’s Circle of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion, PA. Daphne enjoyed working as a volunteer at Clarion Hospital for many years.
Daphne had the second Total Hip Replacement (Charnley Low Friction Arthroplasty) performed in the USA. An experimental procedure at the time, the procedure, recovery, and rehabilitation therapies totaled more than a year.
Known for her “Chalk Talks,” Daphne also enjoyed painting, crafts, refinishing and reupholstering furniture. She was an accomplished seamstress and tailor. Daphne loved playing all kinds of games and cards and she baked a great pie.
She raised two children and a grandchild who are able to think and to enjoy life. Daphne is survived by a son and daughter in law Blake and Marci Simpson, a daughter Jennifer Wolbert, grand-daughter Kelly Wolbert, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service for Daphne will be held at the Berwick Christian Church, Berwick, PA on Saturday July 2, 2011, at 1:00pm. Burial will be at the Martzville Cemetery, Martzville, PA.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
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