Relatives are remembering former Republican Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming as 'an uncommonly generous man' who was 'gifted in crossing party lines.'

A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.

A member of the storied Wyoming Simpson family, Alan was known for folksy quips, legislating across the aisle, and a lifelong love affair with his wife of 70 years, Ann.