Background
Simpson, Ruby Laird was born on May 16, 1910 in Tempe, Arizona, United States. Daughter of Hugh Edward and Edna Viola (Hackett) Laird.
Simpson, Ruby Laird was born on May 16, 1910 in Tempe, Arizona, United States. Daughter of Hugh Edward and Edna Viola (Hackett) Laird.
Bachelor, Arizona State University, 1932. Master of Arts, Arizona State University, 1964.
Teacher, Rural School, Tempe, 1931-1932; teacher, Prescott High School, Tempe, 1932-1933; social worker, World Pet Association, Phoenix, 1933-1934; merchant, partner, Simpson's Market, Tempe, Arizona, 1934-1956; teacher, Tempe Elementary School, Arizona, 1956-1961; 4th grade supervisor, Holdeman School, 1961-1976; president, Simpson's Enterprises Inc., 1981-1986; partner, Simpson Enterprises Ltd., Arizona, since 1976.
Narrator, Video Tape, Tempe Oral History, 1987. Member Junior Woman's Club, Senior Woman's Club, Order of Amaranth, Order Eastern Star, Daughter of Nile, Kappa Delta, Kappa Delta Pi.
Married Clayborn Edward Simpson, August 14, 1933 (deceased 1956). Children: Elna Rae, Laird Edward.