Happy 100th Birthday Ethel!!

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Ethel and James Kemp-Slaughter

Ethel Kemp-Slaughter was born to a prominent pioneering family. The Kemp family tree with strong English roots produced many branches with Kemps pioneering Washington State and all over the United States.
Ethel Kathleen Kemp was born March 21, 1919, preceded by her brother Walter and sister Elizabeth. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Prosser. There Ethel grew up and eventually graduated in Education from Central Washington University. During her first year of teaching, she met Hugh Slaughter. They were married in 1943. The couple had two sons, Michael and James. After they moved to the 'Village" of Bellevue, Ethel continued her teaching career retiring in 1982 after 32 years of teaching.
Ethel has been active in so many charitable and educational organizations it is hard to name them all. Our own Seattle branch ESU had benefitted greatly from Ethel's grace and charm at our receptions and events. We have been so fortunate to have both Ethel and her son, James, involved in our group and its many activities. Once again, Happy Birthday Ethel!
—Pat Wilson, Editor

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