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IAN HEMPHILL Obituary
IAN, age 53, died suddenly March 1, 2012. Born in Bad Candtadt, West Germany, survived by wife Tess, daughters Molly and Margaret, mother Pamela Judson Rhodes, father Walter L. Hemphill, sisters Deborah and Nina, and brother Waide. A lawyer and Delaware County Community College instructor, Ian was a member of Malta Boat Club. He volunteered for several years with the Committee of Seventy. Ian also volunteered with the Adaptive Rowing Program. He had many interests including WWII, Volvos and politics. Ian loved his wife and daughters most of all. A member of Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, a Memorial Service will be held there March 31 at 2 P.M. (15th and Cherry Sts). In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Philadelphia Rowing Prog-ram for the Disabled, 4 Boathouse Row, Phila., PA 19130. (215-765-5118)
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Memories and Condolences
for IAN HEMPHILL
Anthony Waters
February 26, 2025
How can I be silent, how can I rest, when He whom I loved is dust, and I too shall die and be laid in the earth?
Lisa Greenwald-Era
February 26, 2021
Ian and I attended Miquon Upoer School. I remember him as a boy; very bright, always inquisitive and sweet. I am very sorry for his family’s and friends’ loss.
Zikronah livrakha
Waide hemphill
February 23, 2013
I thank you all for the memories and the heartfelt gratitude.
Peace
February 19, 2013
For Ian my brother I miss him every day
May 21, 2012
We just learned of the news today (5/14/12). We are shocked and will definitely miss him at Hemlock Hall. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hemphill Family. Susan, Paul and Anthony Provost
March 13, 2012
My family and I are both shocked and saddened to hear about your sudden loss. Ian was the volunteer that rowed with my son, Chris, in the PA Adaptive Rowing program on Wednesday nights, and also Chris's partner for the 2010 Bayada Regatta. In addition, Ian was a born teacher; he never failed to offer his assistance or share his knowledge. When Chris, who attends the community college in Montgomery County was worried about taking a history course, Ian offered to make adaptations for him if he wanted to enroll at DCCC. Ian had a generous spirit and we will surely miss him! Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family...The Artur Family
March 9, 2012
"He who was my companion through adventure and hardship, is gone forever ..."
Tony Waters
My sincere condolences to The Family
Joseph Muldowney
March 8, 2012
To The Hemphill Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ian's passing. I first got to know him as I walked through Brandywine St. and watched how meticulously he was in taking care of his red Volvo.
Later in conversation I learned that he was a member of Malta Boat Club knew many of the same people on the River and an avid rower, as am I being a member Of Penn ACRC. We shared many a conversation about Boathouse Row and rowing with the intention of getting together in a double, schedules permitting.
My sincere condolences, I considered Ian a fine person, sincere in conversation and very likable in personality.
Jeff McGinnis
March 7, 2012
I am the Executive Director at PA Center for Adapted Sports. Ian was a valued volunteer in our program, Philadelphia Adaptive Rowing/PRPD, and always kind and generous with his time. He was free with sharing what he knew, and unafraid to tell you!
The athletes with disabilities who were lucky enough to row with him benefited from his expertise. I will remember him most, standing on our dock, looking around to see where he could be most useful, and putting himself to work getting the task done.
Ian will be missed by us, but not forgotten. Oars Up Ian!
Brenda Labutis
March 7, 2012
Saddened to hear of your losing your gentle Ian. Thinking of your all.
Your friends at Children's Dental Associates
Ann Binder
March 7, 2012
I am Director of Disability Services at DCCC and was impressed with Ian's committment to helping his students succeed. He will be greatly missed.
March 6, 2012
I am a adaptive rower from PAR.and when I had the oppertunity to row with Ian I found that I always learned a LOT.( mostly how to listen :-D)
If you needed help you count on Ian being there.
R.I.P. Ian, you and your family will be in my prayers. Terri
March 6, 2012
To the Hemphill family:
I knew Ian as a fellow student at Miquon Upper School. I was shocked and saddened to learn of your sudden and untimely loss. Ian was a smart, sweet and active kid and was obviously a very successful adult in every sense.
Please accept my sincere condolences during this most difficult time. I hope you are comforted by all of your memories of him. He accomplished so much good in his lifetime. I am so sorry he was taken from you too soon.
Sincerely,
Lisa Greenwald-Era
Waiting to cross over
Brian McDonald
March 6, 2012
Rowing up river past Peter's Island
Brian McDonald
March 6, 2012
Ian rowing with Charlie Houder at the 2010 Dad Vail Regatta
Brian McDonald
March 6, 2012
Brian McDonald
March 6, 2012
My deepest condolence to your family. I knew Ian through Malta and I enjoyed being able to know him and row with him. He was a very genuine and kind man. He will be missed.
March 5, 2012
Dear Tess, I am so very sorry to learn of your dear husband's passing, and send my heartfelt, deepest sympathy to you and your daughters and other family members. My thoughts are with you....
Sincerely and fondly,
Ona Kalstein
Barbara Benton
March 5, 2012
Dear Tess, Molly, and Margaret, I am so very sad to hear of your loss of Ian. I remember him well from when he first joined the meeting and I was on the membership care committee. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. With love,
Larry cravetz
March 5, 2012
I remember ian well.. he was always an eccentric individualist, even at *our* unusual high school. My memories of him are of hiking through the woods together, and biking around Mt. Airy and Germantown..
His friendship was steadfast. He was highly intelligent, an honest, and a decent caring man always; ever forthright, he did not shy away from expressing his opinions to others, even if he knew they might, or did , not agree with his own. Ian was a gentle man , and a Gentleman always. His leaving our midst leaves the world slightly more diminished...
Scott Winter
March 5, 2012
Your 8am MWF class is going to miss you dearly Mr. Hemphill. Such a wonderful person, and very passionate about his students. RIP.
Kevin K
March 4, 2012
Dear Tess, Molly and Margaret, We are terribly sorry to hear of Ian's passing. I always enjoyed talking with Ian and learned something special from him every time. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers,
Kevin, Moni and our girls
L.Sue
March 4, 2012
So very sorry for your loss Tess and girls. I worked with Ian many years ago. I know he loved you dearly.
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