After nearly 62 years of marriage, little separated Don and Maxine Simpson - not even death.

The California couple died just four hours apart in July, spending their last moments side by side. He was 90 and she was 87.

Granddaughter Melissa Sloan said her grandmother died first and, when her body was taken away, Don Simpson's soul left with her. The couple were active with local civic groups. They are survived by one son and five grandchildren.

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