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Ruth Kempf Obituary
OPELOUSAS - A Memorial Service will be held for Ruth Doty Jordan Kempf, age 97, at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2012, at her residence in Opelousas, La.
Mrs. Kempf, a resident of Opelousas, La., died on Sunday, September 9, 2012, at her residence.
Ruth was a cosmopolitan soul who loved world travel with her husband of seventy years. Originally from Marthas Vineyard and New York City, she relocated to New Orleans in the 1960's before moving to Opelousas in 2003. She had a unique style and grace, easily finding new friends wherever she went.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her husband, Frederick Albert Kempf, of Opelousas, La.; her sons, John Frederick Jordan Kempf and wife, Pamela, of Opelousas, La. and Nicholas Christopher Doty Kempf of Opelousas, La.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Leola Doty Jordan.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to her former daughter-in-law, Corey Evers Kempf of Opelousas, La.
Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas (2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, La. 70570, (337) 942-2638) has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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Diana McClelland
September 14, 2012
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your mother. I know my words can't stop the hurt, but my prayers are that God wrap you and your family in his comforting arms and see you through this difficult time.
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SHELIA LeBLANC
September 13, 2012
DR KEMPF YOU WERE LUCKY TO HAVE YOUR MOM (PARENTS) FOR SO MANY YEARS BUT NOW YOU HAVE AN ANGEL LOOKING OVER YOU, YOUR GIRLS & GRANDCHILDREN
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