Derek Kemper

"We are sad to tell you that our son, Derek Joseph Kemper, was born and died on Sunday, May 28, 2006. He meant so much to us. We hope you will understand and share in our sorrow and loss."

A graveside service will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Melrose with Rev. Vince Lieser officiating.

Derek is survived by his parents, Duane and Shelley (Eiynk) Kemper of Melrose; sisters and brother, Amanda, Devin and Ashley Kemper; grandparents, Arnie Kemper of Melrose, Duane and Delores Eiynk of Albany; great-grandma, Irene Langner of Holdingford; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, LouAnn Kemper; uncle and aunt, Darrin and Angi Eiynk; and cousin, Dalton Eiynk .