Norman Douglas Kemp, long-time resident of the Harptree district, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, February 22, 2025, surrounded by family.
Norm was born April 6, 1932, at Bengough, Saskatchewan. He attended Harptree and Muddy View Schools. After Norm’s schooling he began farming with his father, Les. In 1952 he went to work for Bengough Motors. He worked there until April of 1953. In May of that year he was hired by the National Grain Elevator in Harptree to manage the elevator there. This job was short lived though, as in July of 1953, the elevator was closed. After harvest that fall Norm went back to Bengough Motors to work, hauling fuel from Regina to Bengough. He worked there until March of 1957 when he went farming full time.
In October of 1956 Norm married Beulah Tetreau, at Horse Creek, Saskatchewan. For the next 60 years they made their home at Harptree and this was where their 3 children: Ronda, Doyle & Barry were raised. Norm enjoyed farming and raising cattle but his true calling was driving the school bus. For 47 years he drove the Harptree kids to Bengough for school. In 2005 Norm began farming organically. He enjoyed growing Kamut, an ancient Egyptian grain.
Norm was active in his community, serving on various boards. He served on the UGG Board at Harptree for 29 years. 19 of those years he served as Chairman. He served as the Chairman of Harptree Clearview Cemetery for 10 years. He was Secretary for the Bengough Church of Christ for 40 years. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Bengough Credit Union for 22 years.
Norm was a faithful member of the Church of Christ. Due to declining health Norm and Beulah moved off the farm in 2016, and into the Villa in Bengough. Norm will be lovingly remembered by his wife Beulah Kemp nee Tetreau, of 68 years.
Children: Ronda (Greg) Ashworth, Doyle (Debb) Kemp & Barry Kemp
Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren:
Tim & Ashley Ashworth and their children: Mason, Ryker, Luca, Wilder & Avery
Krystal & Mike Devick and their children: Madison, Lincoln & Carter
Delee & Joel Noble and their children: Kai, Cash & Everett
Darla & Joel Ashby and their children: Sawyer, Paige, Blair & Jake
Dallas & Ray Rusk and their son: Cooper
Dalton & Jocie Kemp and their daughters: Hazel, Olive & Stella
Sisters: Vivian (Shelby) Severson and Marilyn Ross
Brother: Wayne (Betty) Kemp
Sisters-in-law: Arbutus Tetreau, Shirley (Brian) Haubrich
and numerous Nieces and Nephews
Predeceased by Parents: Les & Pearl (Buckingham) Kemp
Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Bob & Nellie Tetreau
Sister-in-law: Marion (Floyd) Jacobs
Brothers-in-law: Tom Ross, Gilbert Tetreau, Willis (Gerda) Tetreau, Norman Tetreau, Jim Guskjolen
and Great Granddaughter: Eden Ashworth
Funeral Service was held Friday, February 28, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Bengough Community Centre. Service was conducted by John Smith, Minister of the Weyburn Church of Christ. Congregational singing was led by Howard Floyd. Scripture reading was read by son, Doyle Kemp & great grandson, Kai Noble. Eulogy was delivered by son, Barry Kemp. Pallbearers were Norm’s six Grandchildren. Interment followed at Harptree Clearview Cemetery.
If so wishing, memorial donations may be made to Bengough Swimming Pool, Box 17, Bengough, Sask. S0C 0K0
