David Marion Kemper passed away on October 16, 2021. David was born September 23, 1935 at home outside Jefferson, Oregon to Robert and Pearl Kemper. He Joined older brother, Robert (Bud) Jr. The family moved to Eddyville when David was in first grade. By the time David was in second grade the family had moved to the Silverton area to be close to extended family.

While a freshman at Silverton High School, David met the love of his life, Marjorie Beasley. Their first date was to see the movie "Singin' in the Rain". The story of this date was told numerous times over the years and is one of their most precious memories. They were married August 21, 1955, eleven weeks after their high school graduation.

Dad drove school bus his senior year of high school and the following year, picking up students from Scotts Mills. He worked for his father-in-law at Silverton Upholstery and Secondhand store. This was followed by jobs at Stiff's Furniture Store, Wilco Farmers Co-op, and Unger Funeral Chapel. He ran a family ice cream wagon for two years in the mid-1970's.

David found time to serve his community in many ways: in the Oregon National Guard, as an active member of the Silverton United Methodist Church (66 years), the Silverton Fire Department (34 years), and Silverton Senior Center.

Family was very important to David. He enjoyed spending time with his cousins growing up, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as he got older.

David is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marjorie, their 3 children and spouses: Kay (Jim) Brandon of Salem, John (Patti) of McMinnville and Scott (Linda) of Boardman; their grandchildren: Rob (Kiran Dhanji) Kemper of Chesapeake, Virginia, Jim Kemper of Salem, Andrew Morse of Texas, Kristy (Aaron Hodge) Kemper- Hodge of Salem, Cynthia Kahler of Florida, Dan Kemper of McMinnville, Thomas Way of Boardman, Terra  (Brandon Peura) Kemper of Chiloquin, Oregon, Karen Morse of Seattle, Washington, Geri (Brandon) Kemper-Seeley of Washington, DC, and Jake Kemper of McMinnville; their great-grandchildren: Narayan and Priya Kemper of Chesapeake, Bodhi Kemper-Seeley of Washington, DC, Briar Peura of Chiloquin and Kylee, Isaiah and Landon Way of Boardman. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Saturday, October 23, at 2 pm in the Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 W. Main St. (masks required). In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Silverton Senior Center or the Silverton United Methodist Church.

Thank you to Serenity Hospice and Unger Funeral Chapel for graciously assisting the family.