Michael De Simone Obituary, Death – Washington Father Remembered for Love, Family and a Life of Adventure

Michael Andrew De Simone, a 51-year-old Washington resident, died on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Olympia, leaving behind a family and community that will remember him for his humor, adventurous spirit and deep devotion to the people he loved. His obituary, published through Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel, was written in his own distinctive voice and reflected the personality he brought to his relationships and experiences.

Born on July 23, 1975, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Michael lived in several places during his life, including Florida, Texas, Arizona, South Korea, California and Washington. He also traveled extensively for both work and pleasure, visiting every continent except Antarctica. His obituary described those travels with the same wit and self-deprecating humor that characterized much of the tribute.

Michael was remembered most deeply for the love he shared with his family. He was the son of Dennis De Simone and Ruth Weber and the brother of Mark De Simone and Daniel De Simone. His family also included his nephew August De Simone, brother-in-law Daniel Shults, sister-in-law Régine Labossière, stepmother Nida De Simone, stepbrother Michael Quan and Michael Kuerner, his daughter’s partner. He also cherished his adopted dog, Sandy, along with numerous friends and extended family members.

A central part of Michael’s life was his marriage to Daisy De Simone. The couple had been together for nearly 33 years and were high school sweethearts before continuing their relationship through military service, parenthood, raising teenagers and eventually becoming grandparents. Their relationship remained a lasting source of love and companionship throughout the different stages of their lives.

Michael was also a devoted father to his daughters, Johanna De Simone and Dani De Simone. His affection for them was described in the obituary in characteristically expansive and humorous language, emphasizing how much he valued the years and memories they shared together.

His three grandsons, Leo, Crispan and Trent, held a similarly special place in his heart. Time spent with them brought him immense happiness and reinforced his appreciation for the simple wonder and joy that family could bring.

One of the most distinctive aspects of Michael’s obituary was its humor. Rather than using conventional language, it opened with the imagined voice of Michael announcing that he was no longer alive and joking that this had not been the plan. It also recalled that he died at 51, joking about the difference between being young for a man and old for a dog. The obituary further remembered his love of pizza, saying he left the world in much the same way he entered it.

The humor did not diminish the sadness of his passing. Instead, it offered a personal reflection of the way Michael wanted to be remembered, combining affection, honesty and laughter while recognizing the importance of the people closest to him.

Michael De Simone’s funeral and visitation were held Friday, August 28, 2026, at Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel in Centralia. Visitation began at 10 a.m., followed by the funeral service at noon. A celebration of life reception was then held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Chehalis.

In place of flowers, Michael’s obituary asked people to give their love freely, particularly to those closest to them. It was a final message consistent with the life described throughout the tribute: one centered on family, friendship, adventure, humor and making the most of the time available.