Paul Simcoe was born to Francis and Robert Simcoe on Nov. 13, 1948 in Gilroy, Calfornia, He was the youngest of five children.
The family moved several times – from Gilroy, to San Jose to Wisconsin and to Airlie, Oregon. He attended Central High School in Independence, Oregon, graduating in 1968.
After graduation Paul joined the U.S. Marine Corp. Later he attended Chemeketa Community College, where he met Betty, his future wife. Over the years they lived in Salem, Oregon; Aumsville, Oregon; and Stayton, Oregon.
He worked for Moduline Industries, Santiam Homes, Palm Harbor Homes and the Oregon Department of Corrections. He retired from Modern Building Systems in 2010.
Paul passed away on Feb. 8, 2025. A Celebration of Life was held at Weddle Funeral Service on Feb. 17.
