Alan Kemp

Mr. Alan Kemp, 62, died unexpectedly on Mother's Day weekend in his home. Born September 26, 1950 in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of Leon and Dorothy Younk Kemp. Alan attended Burlington High School and graduated from Notre Dame. He was a past member of First United Church of Christ. On October 10, 1970 Alan married Eileen L. Darnold and they later divorced. Alan worked as a custodian for Burlington High School for the last 12 years, earlier in life he was an owner/operator of K&M Antenna Service and manager of Kemp's Bicycle Shop. Alan was passionate about his music and entertaining his entire life. He was often found repairing amps and guitars or even building guitars. Alan was a member of Vancrafters, building custom vans and a hobby photographer. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his mother Dorothy, two daughters, Ali Carissa Westfall (Mark) of Burlington and Jennifer Eileen Lanham (Christopher ) of Clayton, NC; one sister, Linda Turley (Larry) and one brother, Dean Kemp (Maureen) all of Burlington; and five grandchildren, Caleb, Brayden, Cody, Blake, Annarose. Alan was preceded in death by his father. Friends may call from n...[more]

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until 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16th, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. The Celebration of Life for Mr. Kemp will be at 10 a.m. Friday May 17th, at First United Church of Christ, with the Rev. JudyAnn Morse officiating. Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. A memorial has been established to Burlington High School Music Department. Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel and Burlington Wilbert Crematory.