Photo courtesy of Purdy & Walters with Cassidy
Everett, Washington
Apr 30, 1934 – May 8, 2010
Jim Kemp passed unexpectedly on May 8, 2010. He was 76 years young. Jim was born in Calgary, Canada on April 30, 1934 and was a lifetime resident of Everett, Washington. He graduated from Everett high School in 1953 and joined the US Navy right after graduation. He retired as a TV technician. He...
Read MoreDear Grandpa Jim.
I miss all those Friday we spent together. We would always go out and do random things and just hang out with each other. I still remember going to see the circus with you. I always looked forward to spending the time with you, and I am glad that I did.
With all my love
Tala Ashead
May 26, 2010 | Dallas, TX
Family, I worked with Jim for years at Dave's TV. He was a great person to work with, but more than that he taught me many life lessons that I keep with me always. He once let me borrow the Model A to take a girl out on a date, I'll never forget him. He was such an influence on my life, I fondly remember working on a Saturday installing satellites swearing at the Huskies football game son the radio. The jokes were nonstop and hi was an incredibly talented man. My thoughts are with you...
Brian Dokka
May 15, 2010 | Brier, WA
I just saw in the paper tonight that Jim has passed away. I'm so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy, quite the character.
Godspeed,
Mary Ozmun
May 14, 2010 | Everett, WA
We were shocked to hear about Jims Passing.Jim and I were good friends for many years, going to school together North Jr and Everett high.He introduced me to my wife Beryl forty years ago. Jim was a talented man, and will be missed by all who knew him.
Robert and Beryl Nicholson
Robert Nicholson
May 14, 2010 | Sun City, AZ
I met Jim when he worked at Dave's TV and he could find anything at a garage sale.One time I showed up at my dance studio and there was a large amount of floor mats, he was like Santa.So generous,fun,creative and always a sense of humor. I have great memories.
Leslie Buell
May 14, 2010 | Marysville, WA
Dear Kemp Family
What a loss to the world with all of Jim's art he shared so generously. He lives on in it. Our Santa drawings were awesome While the world weeps, the heavens are rejoicing. Special love to Wendy.
Sandy & Steve Good
May 14, 2010 | Everett, WA
Jimmie, you are a treasure to all who know you and I am so greatful for getting to be part of the fun, your silly jokes, your awesome impromptu drawings on a napkin over a beverage, coffee visits on your porch, listening to you and Winnie babble about the most recent bargain you aquired and your infectious laugh. You are a blessing!
Colleen O'Neal
May 14, 2010 | Marysville, WA
Dear Jimmy the cricket,
i will never forget all the jokes ( ok yes cuz there was so many)along with the words of wisdom.Thank you for taking me in 2 times and helping thru the hard times and also laughing with me thru the good times, im going to miss you very much, the kids also wanted to say thank you for all the toys......xo
Rachel Hudson
Rachel hudson
May 14, 2010 | Everett, WA
Skinny Jim you were a good friend and always made me laugh with your jokes and reminiscences. I'll certainly miss you.
Lincoln Torgerson
May 13, 2010 | Sedro Wooley, WA