Brandon Riley Kempf, 18, died August 2005.
Brandon was born Nov. 28, 1986.
He left us at the young age of 18 to join his grandfathers, Sonny Soholt and Don Kempf Sr.
He leaves behind his mother, Jody Soholt; his father, Marvin Kempf; his brother, Ryan Kempf; his Grandmothers, Donna Gladsjo and Rose Kempf; and a special friend, Liya Andrenova. He also leaves behind his baby boy, Artem Kempf; and numerous family and friends who love and miss him dearly.
Brandon is a member of the Stillaguamish Tribe. He lived in the Arlington and Granite Falls area all his life. Whether it was his native heritage or just being Brandon, you usually would find him outdoors. He loved hiking and fishing with his family, skate boarding with his brother, building outdoor furniture for his aunt, gardening with his grandma, and throwing the ball for the dogs.
Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, at the Tulalip Tribal Center, Tulalip, Wash.; with burial to follow at Arlington Cemetery.
Brandon you will always be in our hearts.