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When he sold the fattened pigs, Mr. Simplot made more than $7,000. J. R. Simplot was the founder of the Boise-based agribusiness company which bears his name. His son, Richard, died in 1993. J.R. Simplot, founder of potato empire, dies at age 99 - Reliable Late in life, Mr. Simplot still regularly drove his Lincoln Town Car (he owned a dealership) to a McDonalds outlet for an Egg McMuffin and hash browns or fries. That led to building the largest potato-dehydrating plant in the world, which enabled him to supply much of the dried potatoes and vegetables consumed by U.S. troops in World War II. Born: 9-Jan-1909 Birthplace: Dubuque, IA Died: 25-May-2008 Location of death: Boise, ID Cause of death: Natural Causes Remains: This pond is lined with trees and shrubs, ideal for bird-watching anglers, yet near the playground and park facilities. He started with potato farming then later built the largest potato dehydrating plant in the world. How many times has J. That year, Thomas Davis deeded 43 acres in her memory to create the citys first park. Esther Simplot Bernadine Quinn Riverside Park, between Quinns Pond and Main Street. He developed the 153-acre park, and then deeded it to the city. We obtain this information from publically accessible sources and endeavor to make sure it's correct. He began mining phosphate to supply his own fertilizer. Then later on he called and asked if I wanted to go to dinner and a show. He is survived by his wife, the former Esther Becker; two other sons, Don and Scott; his daughter, Gay; and several grandchildren. Upon his death at the age of 99, JR was named the oldest billionaire in the United States. In the mid-1960s, Mr. Simplot signed a contract with Ray Kroc, who built McDonalds into an empire, to supply fries to Mr. Krocs chain. The park features a large fountain, a playground, lighted softball diamonds, soccer and lacrosse fields, a disc golf course and more.