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The Arizona Republic
Phoenix, Arizona
Saturday, December 28, 1985, page B5
SAFFORD - Milford William Kempton, 86, a Solomonville postmaster for 33 years before retiring, died Dec. 23, 1985, at Mount Graham Community Hospital. Mr. Kempton was a native of Safford and had lived in the area all his life. He was a high priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had served five missions for the church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; daughters, Laverna Willis and Lanetta Bogart; sons, Ira T. and Bill Jr.; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call at 9 a.m. today, with services at 10 a.m., at the Solomon Ward Chapel of his church. Safford Funeral Home made the arrangements.
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The Arizona Republic
Phoenix, Arizona
Saturday, December 28, 1985, page B5
SAFFORD - Milford William Kempton, 86, a Solomonville postmaster for 33 years before retiring, died Dec. 23, 1985, at Mount Graham Community Hospital. Mr. Kempton was a native of Safford and had lived in the area all his life. He was a high priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had served five missions for the church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; daughters, Laverna Willis and Lanetta Bogart; sons, Ira T. and Bill Jr.; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call at 9 a.m. today, with services at 10 a.m., at the Solomon Ward Chapel of his church. Safford Funeral Home made the arrangements.
Family Members
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Nathan Thomas "Nate" Kempton
1882–1933
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Elvina Ann Kempton
1884–1884
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James Alvin Kempton
1885–1922
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Heber "Hebe" Kempton
1887–1948
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Mary Leavirn Kempton Gilpin
1890–1978
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Emert Taylor Kempton
1892–1979
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Vera Sevina Kempton
1894–1895
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John Acel Kempton
1896–1962
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Ethel Rosina Kempton
1900–1904
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Mildred Faye Kempton Sawtelle
1903–1973
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