Diane Kemker

1933 - 2023

KEMKER, Diane Lee 90, of Tampa, Florida passed away on April 27, 2023 after a brief illness. Diane was born on March 23, 1933 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Richard and Mildred Lee. She was graduated from H.B. Plant High School and received her Bachelor's of Science degree from Vanderbilt University. While at Vanderbilt, Diane met George Harry Kemker, and the two were married in 1954. Diane worked as a cancer researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering. She was an active volunteer for many years with the Junior League of Tampa, The Chiselers, and other community organizations. Diane also was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club, and the Tampa Yacht & Country Club. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and will be lovingly remembered by her three children, Harry Kemker (Sara); Melissa Bauldry (William), and Aimee Elson (Charles); and her six grandchildren, Ashley Lawrence (Duncan), Christopher Kemker, Jessica Bauldry (Mandar), Taylor Bauldry, and Caroline and Charles Elson. Diane was predeceased by her beloved husband of thirty years, Harry, and her dear brothers, Mack and Richard. A visitation for Diane will be held Friday, May 5, 2023, from 6-8 pm at Blount & Curry FH-MacDill Chapel, 605 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL 33609. The following morning a funeral service will take place at 10 am at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 509 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602. After the service, Diane will be laid to rest next to her husband at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Humane Society of Tampa Bay, 3607 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33607. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blountcurrymacdill.com for the Kemker family. Blount & Curry MacDill www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/1126915