Gloria G. Kempton

Gloria G. Kempton 1927 - 2011 Gloria G. Kempton, age 83 of Rupert, Idaho died February 16, 2011 at Valley Vista Care Center in Rupert, Idaho. Gloria was born in Shoshone, Idaho to Edward and Grace M. (Gabler) Haak. She grew up and attended school at the Albion Normal School. While attending school in Albion, she met and married Myron Kempton. To this union was born one child, a son named Grant who passed away at an early age. Gloria then took to traveling with her salesman husband, and traveled with him for years. When the time came, she took on the responsibility of caring for and living with her mother in Shoshone. In addition to her responsibilities, Gloria enjoyed teaching piano, playing the accordion for the residents of Valley Vista Care in Rupert. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt and friend. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Gloria is survived by her brother, Cliff Haak of Filer, Idaho, and her special friend, Rodney Wodskow, who cared for her and brightened her days. They were natural companions; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Myron Kempton and her son, Grant Kempton. Funeral Services for Gloria will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho. Interment will be held following services at the Shoshone Cemetery in Shoshone, Idaho. All services and arrangements are under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls, Idaho. Those wishing to share condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.