Dorothy Lempke

Dorothy Helen Comstock Lempke, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully September 17, 2012, at Mount Vernon Assisted Living Center, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born August 8, 1920, in Los Angeles, California, to George Martin Comstock and Alveretta Meek Comstock. Her mother, Alveretta, passed away when Dorothy was three months old and her grandmother, Maud Meek, raised her. She grew up in her grandmother’s boarding house in Englewood, California, where she attended Polly High School until 1937. She was working at a shade and blind factory when she met the love of her life, Cyril "Bing" Lempke, who was stationed in California in the Merchant Marines. They were married October 15, 1943, in Los Angeles, California. Dorothy was a wife, mother, and homemaker. After World War II, they moved to Salmon, Idaho, where their son, Chris, was born. From there they moved to Pocatello, where their son, Brant, was born. In the fall of 1957 they moved to Idaho Falls, where they planted their roots and raised their sons. Dorothy loved camping, fishing, hunting, and especially loved riding her little red motorcycle. She got her biggest smiles when one of her boys would take her for a ride on their Harley Davidsons. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Dorothy lost her best friend and husband of 48 years, Bing, on February 7, 1991. Dorothy carried on until 2006, when she was overtaken by Alzheimer’s Disease and was admitted to Mount Vernon Assisted Living, where she has spent her last few years. She is survived by her Son, Chris (Kim) Lempke of Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Brant (Helen) Lempke of Idaho Falls, ID, Granddaughter, Michele (Tyson) Peterson of AZ, Granddaughter, Kate Lempke of Idaho Falls, ID; Grandson, Jon (Britney) Lempke of AZ; Great Grandson, Jackson Bing Peterson, Great Granddaughter, Madison Drew Peterson; She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bing, and her grandson, Tyler Dean Lempke. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff at Mount Vernon for their loving care of Dorothy. We would also like to thank Hospice of Eastern Idaho for their kindness and care. Dorothy will be missed by all who knew her; we loved her very much. Private Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012, at Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of Eastern Idaho, 1810 Moran Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83401.

Graveside Services -- Thursday

10:00 am ,Thursday, September 20, 2012 Rose Hill Cemetery 2355 South Rollandet Idaho Falls, ID 83402