Carol Brown Kemper - RHS '62

Carol (Brown) Kemper of Littleton, CO passed away February 5 at her home surrounded by family. She fought breast cancer for 25 years and 4 diagnoses and constantly inspired those around her with her strength and ever-lasting humor. She was born November 15, 1944 in Bakersfield, CA to the late William and Katherine (Smyth) Brown. She graduated from Rockville (Indiana) High School in 1962 and Indiana University in 1966. She taught French for many years in Columbus, IN and Grand Junction, CO. She retired from teaching in 2005 and moved to Littleton to be close to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Stephen Kemper. She is survived by her son, Matt (Angie) Kemper of Madras, OR and daughter, Aimee (Brent) Crispin of Littleton, CO. Her family filled her life with joy – especially her grandchildren, Eva and Logan Crispin. She is also survived by two sisters, Phyllis (Dick) Alspach of Loveland, CO and Wanda (Russell) Riggs of San Diego, CA. Carol loved baking, sewing, knitting, and quilting. She left a lasting legacy of her many hand-stitched quilts, made for family members and special friends. A memorial service will be held Monday, February 16, at 10:00 AM at Columbine United Church, 6375 Platte Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80123. Interment will take place at a later date at Ft Logan Cemetery in Denver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen foundation.