DAVID JOHN KEMP (DAVE)

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• I just read the sad news about David Kemp. In one simple word, Dave was a gentlemen with a beautiful smile. I met Dave through IEEE Canada some 20 years ago and worked together on many assignments. I called on his help and guidance in 2006 when I became the President of IEEE Canada. He was amazingly devoted to help others and to his IEEE friends. I express my deepest condolences to his entire family and may he rest in peace. - Posted by: Robert( Bob) Hanna (IEEE Colleague) on: Mar 04, 2022

• Our IEEE Life Member Affinity Group (LMAG) has lost a great comrade. Throughout his career and to the end of his magnificent life, David served IEEE very well. David was chair of IEEE Canada, Winnipeg section LMAG. Also, he held several key positions within the IEEE organization. We lost a great friend. David will be remembered as one who represented life's greatest values - caring, sharing and always ready to help. He would be deeply missed. On behalf of IEEE and our IEEE LMAG, I want to express our deepest condolences to David's family. - Posted by: Terry Branch (A comrade and true friend of our IEEE Canada LMAG) on: Mar 01, 2022

• Dave was a kind, generous person with genuine concern for others. Over many years, we chatted at IEEE Canada meetings, catching up on family and shared interests such as historical sites in Manitoba. A few times, I had the pleasure of visiting with Lynn too, and could see they were a wonderful couple. With me being a team member of IEEE Canada’s magazine for about 20 years, I rarely proofed an issue he didn’t have some part to play in a story being reported on – be it Life Members, history, mentorship or scholarships for students. With students, in his work with the IEEE Canada’s charitable foundation, Dave pored over dozens of grant and scholarship applications each year, giving careful attention to each, and providing supportive feedback to all applicants. On the personal side, when Dave heard of the passing of my mother-in-law, he thoughtfully mailed a hand-written condolence card, which meant a great deal. Dave was truly a gem of a person. - Posted by: Bruce Van Lane, Toronto ((worked with through IEEE Canada)) on: Feb 18, 2022

• One of Dave's passions was wristwatches and as such he became a member of Winnipeg Watch Enthusiasts early on in the club's history. Dave came to many of our quarterly meetings over the years and was always had a smile for everyone and showed real interest in seeing other member's timepieces. A classy guy for sure. We will miss his presence at in person meetings once they start up again. Our condolences go out to Lynn and the family for their loss. - Posted by: Rick Gilbert (Co-Founder of Winnipeg Watch Enthusiasts) on: Feb 15, 2022

• I met Dave on the first day I attended a regional IEEE meeting; a few months after he completed his term as IEEE Canada President. Dave's generous help in mentoring many volunteers greatly impacted this largest scientific organization in Canada. I enjoyed very much working with him over the years. His emails on different occasions were so kind that I saved a lot of them. Like many friends in IEEE and IEEE Canada, I will miss him very much, and I cannot imagine attending a meeting of this organization without him. My deepest condolences to Dave's family and friends! - Posted by: AMIR AGHDAM (Friend) on: Feb 10, 2022

• On behalf of the Southeast & Winnipeg Society (Manitoba Genealogical Society), I would like to offer our condolences to Dave's family. We always enjoyed having Dave at our meetings. Every year I would ask Dave if he would serve on our Executive knowing full well he was too busy to do so. It was a joke between us. We will miss him. Ginny Braid Past President Southeast & Winnipeg Branch - Posted by: virginia Braid (friend) on: Feb 03, 2022

• I'm saddened to hear of Dave's passing. I had the privilege of working with Dave in the early 90s. He was an amazing mentor and father figure. I fondly remember his stories of his travels and the cabin with his beloved Lynn. RIP Dave. - Posted by: Kathleen Landygo (Friend and Co-worker at MTS) on: Feb 02, 2022

• Our deepest condolences to Lynn and family. Dave was a great friend who was always ready to help. We treasure the moments we had at Laclu, the breakfasts, the exploring and the picnics in the country, Someone so special will not be forgotten . We wish you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Love Arlene and Lorne - Posted by: Lorne Verville (Friend) on: Jan 29, 2022

• Our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May the memories of the special times you have shared together get you through this most difficult time. - Posted by: Sandy and Brad Joseph (Friend ) on: Jan 29, 2022

• Very sorry to hear of Dave's passing, we were both in the first graduating class from the Manitoba Institute of Technology, Dave from Electronics and I from Electrical. There are some people one is drawn to and one connects with immediately and Dave was one of those, open, honest and a great sense of humor. He will be missed, my prayers are with his family and especially Lynn. - Posted by: Walter Weppler (Old Friend) on: Jan 29, 2022

• Met Dave as a fellow student at U of M and continued our relationship over the years. Dave was an interesting and knowledgeable person to have known. My condolences to the family. Gord Davidson Qualicum Beach BC - Posted by: Gordon Davidson (Fellow student University of Manitoba CIM ) on: Jan 29, 2022

• Dave's smile and friendly manner were infectious. He was a wealth of knowledge and was always keen on sharing info related to technology. We always knew when the Kemps were at the cottage when we saw their Canadian flag flopping in the wind. Dave will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences to Lynn and the family. Denis and Lucille - Posted by: Denis and Lucille Kolly (Friend and Laclu neighbor) on: Jan 29, 2022