Laurie Kempton

Laurie Kempton

April 24, 1952 - August 18, 2017

Laurie Kempton

April 24, 1952 - August 18, 2017

Obituary

Laurie Anne Kempton died on August 18th, 2017 at the age of 65, in Laguna Hills, CA, courageously battling illness.

Born April 24, 1952, in Portland, OR the eldest daughter of Catherine (Zeko) Weinberg and Robert Weinberg. Laurie lived in Eugene, OR for nearly 40 years, raised her three children there and managed a consumer marketing research firm. She moved to Aliso Viejo, CA in 2015, after her husband’s sudden death.

Laurie loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

From a very young age Laurie had a passion for animals and all kinds of wildlife. She was akin to Dr. Dolittle, nursing back to health many rescued animals, from birds to raccoons and everything in between.

She was an advocate for the Make a Wish Foundation and was involved in helping terminally ill children travel to Disneyland. She was also a benefactor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Greenhill Humane Society.

Laurie is survived by her children, Shawn Kempton (March Ann Dexter) and Michelle Kempton of Eugene, OR, four grandchildren, Zachary, Alexis, Renee and Alec, mother Catherine Weinberg of Aliso Viejo, CA, sisters, Madelon Weinberg of Aliso Viejo, CA, Cindy Benson (Craig) of Sacramento, CA, sister-in-law Stormy Trahern of Yuba City, CA, her beloved poodle, Shorty and many nieces and nephews.

Laurie was proceeded in death by her husband of 43 years, Lowell Kempton, son Scott Kempton, father Robert Weinberg and brother Rick Weinberg.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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9 responses to Laurie Kempton

  1. She loves you too kiddo! Much Love

  2. I love you so much momma. Please don’t leave me.

  3. Thank you so much for saying those things Betsy. I know it would mean a lot to my mom. Thank you so much.

  4. Kyle K says:

    I met Lowell and Laurie while running their firm at the mall in Eugene. They hired me and they were both very kind. I went shooting with Lowell a couple times He was always kind and full of wisdom. Sad to see they both have passed. Lowell gave me a very nice compliment one time. He said that his son had passed at a young age but if he were alive he hoped he probably would have been a lot like me. He almost had tears when he said that. A very compassionate man. RIP.

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