Simplot Funeral Held in Boise.
But aside from being an innovator and entrepreneur Simplot was also a man with a generous heart, known for donating millions of dollars to Idaho organizations and sponsoring the annual Simplot games in Pocatello.

Phil Batt: Former Idaho Gov: ‘He had a unique ability to spot an opportunity or a worthy cause and he went after it until his vision was accomplished.’

Simplot was born into the horse and buggy era and lived into the space age but no matter what happens in the future those who knew him best say there will never be another man quite like John Richard Simplot.

Phil Batt: Former Idaho Gov.: ‘There will be other self made wealthy people and other great philanthropists but Idaho will never see a person who came from poverty with little education and who played such an integral part in transforming a state from a sleeping giant to the marvelous complex and vibrant modern society that makes us so proud to be Idahoans.

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