This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kemp, Stone, Gibbs Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EZm.2ACIB/1583 Message Board Post: (not related - for board info only) Kemp, Thomas Barron KEMP-Thomas Barron Kemp, our loving father, friend and grandfather Thomas Barron Kemp, 92, passed away May 28, 2006. Born in Washington in 1913, he grew up as a sole provider for his mother and brother during the Great Depression. Dad was a Bank of America public relations officer, and part owner/operator of a heavy equipment company. During World War II, he served as a Captain in the Medical Department, reporting directly to General Eisenhower. He received five medals of commendation. In 1950, Tom completed his higher education at Harvard University, Graduate School of Business Administration. During 25 years as a volunteer/fundraiser for Methodist Hospital and member of Arcadia Presbyterian Church, he was a community philanthropist and hosted many social events. A dedicated car collector and restorer, Tom won awards for his 1931 Auburn 8-98A Phaeton. His favorite pastimes: reading, USC football, fishing with B & B Club, and Lawrence Welk music. Tom enjoyed friends and fami! ly gatherings. He will be remembered as a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, known as "Papa" and "Popo" by his children Stephen (Holly) Kemp and family, Lisa (Steven) Stone and family, Madolyn Kemp and family, and step-children Blake (Esther) Gibbs and family, and Pam Gibbs and family. Memorial at Rose Hills, Whittier: Viewing, Friday, June 2, 2006 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday June 3, 2006 from 9:00-2:00 p.m. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Saturday, Garden of Rest 3:00 p.m. Published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on 6/3/2006.