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Catherine Kemp Obituary

Catherine was born at home in Ferndale on July 26, 1917. She loved Ferndale. She passed away on December 23, 2010 at Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna. She celebrated Christmas in Heaven this year. Friends are invited to gather at Goble's Fortuna Mortuary in Fortuna on Sunday, January 2, 2011 from 1-5:00 PM for a visitation. The memorial service will be held Monday January 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 4th and Shaw, Ferndale, CA. A reception will follow at the Danish Hall. Please join us if you can. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements under the direction of Goble's Fortuna Mortuary, Fortuna,Ca. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.

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Published by Times-Standard from Dec. 31, 2010 to Jan. 4, 2011.

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JW

January 23, 2011

So sorry for your families loss. May the "God of comfort" (2 Cor 1:3) provide you with all the necessary support, thru the words contained in his Word that you need at this most difficult time.

January 21, 2011

Mary -

I want you to know that I will always remember your Mom as a very kind woman who always honored the good in every person she met.

I am sorry for your loss. I know that no one will ever replace your Mom. But I know that she will always be with you, watching over you.

Her love will be with you always.

Carole and Tauren Kuzan

Merinee Duke

January 20, 2011

Mary, so sorry to hear about Catherine, she was such a dear lady, always enjoyed visiting w/her, she had such a great smile and never a harsh word about anyone, Special, and she made such good cakes, I shall treasure her recipies she shared with me,,Merinee Duke

January 17, 2011

Mary, I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was such a special lady. Merinee & I always enjoyed going to see her when we lived in fortuna. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. God Bless Joyce Fisher Brookings Or.

January 10, 2011

Mary ~ We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our deepest sympathy to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers, John & Ginger Nunes

Chester Prater

January 8, 2011

Dear cousin Mary. I just heard Aunt Catherine passed away. I am so sorry Mary. So many memories we have had together as kids when Poppa and Aunt Berse (Gramma)and I would visit you Uncle John, Aunt Catherine, Sonny and Toody. I will always remember Aunt Catherine smiling and laughing. I have so many photographs and Poppas old 8mm movies around the ranch. Please contact me sometime. Would love to come up and visit. My sincere condolences Mary. Love Chet My email, [email protected]; address: Chet and Linda Prater, 1020 Cartago Court, Sparks, Nevada 89436
(attached photo) Toodie, Mary, Chester Dad's Ranch, Ferndale 1947

Pattie Prater Hinrichs, Earl's daughter

January 7, 2011

Mary, my condolences. Cherished memories as a very little girl.

Diane Blake

January 4, 2011

Mary, I was very sorry to learn of your mom's passing. She was special as you are also. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lynette Hansen

January 4, 2011

Mary, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. What a sweet, sweet lady! I feel so blessed to have known her. I always remember seeing her at your house when I was younger and then she became one of my favorite customers at Safeway when I got older. I am thinking of you during this sad, sad time.

January 4, 2011

Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May wonderful memories help you get through each day. Irene Kessler

January 3, 2011

Mary, We were saddened to hear of your mom's passing. May your tears soon turn to smiles as memories comfort you at this time. Our prayers, Gary and Susan Hoalton

January 3, 2011

Mary,sorry to hear of your moms passing. Thinking of you during this sorrowful time. Love nel

St. Joseph's Home Care

January 3, 2011

Mary,
We all were so very sad to hear of your mother's passing. You both are wonderful women and she was a joy to have with us. How lucky she was to have you and we hope you will find strength in knowing how special she was to you. Take care.

January 1, 2011

Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mother the sweetest lady ever, and so are you. Lots of love and hugs being sent to you. Love, Charlene Primofiore

December 31, 2010

Mary, I am so sorry She was a wonderful person with the nicest smile and personality, always so friendly and welcoming when I visited and/or spoke to her on the phone. I will always remember her laugh and smile.
Elsie Wright.

Tina Berns

December 31, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady as you a wonderful caring daughter. I know your mother was not only your mom but your best friend. What an awesome relationship you two had. I pray for you and your family that you have peace with her passing. Love and hugs are sent to you and your family. God Bless. Tina Berns RN

Maria (Mary) Paradise

December 31, 2010

To the Catherine Kemp's Family

My condolences to you. Catherine knew my parents, Jimmy (james) Sr. and CARMELA Paradise and my Godmother, Shirley Mae Fraga. Mrs.Kemp was a kind, social woman; she will be missed.

Shalom, Maria (Mary) Paradise

Stan and Judy Dixon

December 31, 2010

Mary, we are so sorry to read about your mother's passing. She was such a sweet woman. Seeing the two of you together over the years tells me that you were very good to her. She will leave an empty spot in your heart and your life. I hope you can fill it with happy memories.

December 31, 2010

As with the passing of each Sequoia Springs resdident, I am deeply saddened. However I am joyful that Catherine is now with Jesus. No more pain, no more suffering.
Mark Reid

Nancy (Goff) Trotter

December 31, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Catherine's passing , Mary..What a great lady she was. She,John, Louie and Toot are together again. My Heartfelt Symapthy to all of her family. Love, Nancy

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