William J Simper of Holbrook, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2022, surrounded by his family. Bill was born Jan. 3, 1947, in Holbrook, to Austin and Beth Simper. He was 75 years old. Bill was a law enforcement officer for 30-plus years for both the City of Holbrook and the State of Arizona. He was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a strong testimony of his Heavenly Father. Bill served his community for more than 10 years as president and actor for the Bucket of Blood Reenactors Guild. He absolutely loved making family memories at the Whiting Homestead in the White Mountains and found much enjoyment helping friends and family throughout the community. Bill was just an ole cowboy that enjoyed horses, buggies, and woodworking. He is preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Beth Simper of Holbrook. He is survived by his wife of 37 plus years, Candace Simper of Holbrook; his children, William J Jr. and Danielle Simper of Alhambra, Calif., Jana and Randy Carlson, of Show Low, Ellyn and Jesse Garcia of Apache Junction, Charles and Jessica Simper of Edmond, Okla., Joe Simper of San Tan and Sarah and Raymond Goldberg of Phoenix. Bill had 10 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, at the LDS Stake Center, located at 1127 Helen Ave in Holbrook. Interment will follow at the Holbrook Cemetery. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements.
