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Allen Leon Kemp

1946 - 2009

BORN

1946

DIED

2009

Allen Kemp Obituary

Allen Leon Kemp
7/31/1946 - 6/25/2009

Allen Kemp of Auburn, CA passed away June 25, 2009, at the age of 62, with his daughter and wife by his side, and in the company of good friends, Peggy and Steve Spurrier, after a long and on going fight with cancer.
Allen was the much loved son of Beatrice Kemp and late father Russell Kemp of Aurora, CO.
He is survived by his wife Anne, his daughter Caitlin, son Danny, son-in-law Theodore, brother Lonnie Kemp, sister- in-law Joan Kemp, nieces Stacey and Shannon, nephew Brad, and the loves of his life, his granddaughters, Bianca & Justyne.
Allen was a well known musician, lead guitarist and song- writer. He was a founding member of Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band and a long time member of the New Riders of the Purple Sage. His musical legacy will always live on through the on going efforts of his close friend, Gary Procknow of Vancouver, B.C., currently directing a music and film project commeorating Allen's music and life. He is dearly loved and greatly missed by all those who knew him. We will forever keep him in our hearts.
A private service will be held for family and friends.

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Published by Gold Country Media Newspapers on Jul. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Allen Kemp

13 Entries

Richard

August 26, 2020

Great lead guitarist of the Stone Canyon Band. Loved his riffs and background vocals. Will pray that he's with the Lord Jesus. RIP+ Allen.

Anne Janelle

June 23, 2017

Allen and I grew up together in Colorado. Our parents were good friends but we didn't get to know each other really well at that time. We got to know each other better later in life and I was lucky enough to see him perform with Ricky Nelson and on other occasions. . He was a fine man and an excellent musician. When I heard that he passed away I was truly truly sad. Even as I write this message I wonder how life goes by and we lose touch with people that we were close to. I won't ever forget knowing him and being his friend. I live on Kauai now and have for the last 28 years. Time flies when living life. God love and keep you in his arms and watch over your family. Aloha, Anne Janelle

Leda Woznick-Carmody

August 1, 2009

Allen was with Rick Nelson, the 1st time I saw Rick, at The Bitter End in NYC.
I can't beleive he is gone. I never forgot his name. He will be missed and left us too soon!!
My condolences to his family.

Kay Cione

July 31, 2009

Today, as I have on July 31st for nearly forty years, I thought about my friend and smiled. He always had and always will have a place in my heart. Allen was special. He was thoughtful, loving, funny and also wise beyond his years. He had an old soul that you could see when looking into his eyes. Although we had not talked with each other for a long time, there is no doubt that we would have picked up right where we left off the last time. He loved his family and spoke about them with pride. I am sad that he passed away, but I am happy to have had the pleasure of knowing him. He will remain in my memory forever. My condolences to Anne and the family.

Tom Petersen

July 24, 2009

Allen was a man of grace, dignity and nobility, and I've always considered it one of the privileges of my life that I got to see him play and that we were "good acquaintances" during his years with NRPS. He was a model of professionalism, greatly admirable for the care and feeling he put into his music.

Kimberly Hilton

July 10, 2009

A Poem For Allen -
Play your favorite melody
Sing your best song
The Journey home will not be long
You lived through your music
You found love unconditional
The journey you take now is merely transitional
Through the people who love you, You will always exist In our memories you live on like a fine gentle mist
Watch over us Allen, while you play in the clouds. We'll meet you at home when we are allowed. Free from all worry and pain. No need to fight. Spread your wings and take the flight.
Play your favorite melody
Sing your best song
The journey home will not be long.

We love you Allen

Gary & Joy Keeler

July 8, 2009

We will miss Allen stopping by the shop on his daily walks. We are glad that we had the opportunity to get to know him and his family.

Bradley Allen Kemp

July 7, 2009

Uncle Allen was the person that sparked the love of music that I have today. I grew up listening to all of his music and started playing guitar because of him. To me he was always larger than life and it was always a special time when I got to speak with him on the phone or see him when he came through Denver. I was glad that I got to know him better when he lived in Colorado and was happy that he got to see my band play. He was a kind and thoughtful person and I will miss him.

July 7, 2009

Uncle Allen will always hold a special spot in my heart. I remember when I was little sitting next to the stereo with my ear to the speaker listening to him sing. Dancing with papa and thinking how great he was.
He is up in heaven smiling down on all of his family.
Lots of love,

Shannon Kemp, Denver, Colorado

Lonnie Kemp

July 6, 2009

Allen was a loving brother who had much talent. I enjoyed attending his concerts when he was in town. I wish that we had had more time together.
I will miss him.

Beatrice Kemp

July 6, 2009

I have always been very proud of my son, Allen. He was a very talented and loving person. I will miss him, but I know that he is in a better place, free of pain and suffering.

Megan McRay (Bemis)

July 6, 2009

I met Allen when Catlin his daughter and i became good friends in 7th grade. I basicly lived with them. Allen was the first example of a father in my life. he treated me with care and love. I last saw Allen when we worked at Emerald Hills together he was always showing me pictures of his grand daughter and saying how proud he was of Catlin. i will fovere remember Allen with great faundness.

Caitlin, Ann, Danny your family will be in my hearts forever and will be a part of my living memory of growing up with you all. my heart goes out to you all in this great time of loss. I will be praying for you all. I love you. Megan McRay (Bemis)

Lita Hubbard

July 6, 2009

I met Allen while he was being treated in our office. I enjoyed his stories about the musical artists he worked with. I will miss his kind and gentle way.

My condolences to you and family Anne. Should you need anything, let me know.

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