Marge Kamplain

Dorra Margarette (aka Marge and Mimi) Kamplain passed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 3, 2022, at the age of 96.

She was born in Bixbee, Okla., on Sep. 2, 1926, and spent her life in Artesia, N.M., Oak View, Calif., and then moved to Sagle, Idaho, in 2004. She married the love of her life, Joel Richard Kamplain, on May 15, 1943. After 72 years together, he passed away June 2, 2015.

Together they have three children. Linda Andis of Sandpoint, Idaho, Barry Kamplain of Sagle, Idaho (passed away in 2021), and Michael (Melodye) Kamplain of Boise, Idaho. She had eight grandchildren, Troy and Benjamin Kamplain of Arkansas, Steve Hart (Reva), Cyndi Kelly and Christopher DeBolt (Judy) of California, Trevor and Elias (Jessica) Kamplain of Boise, and Lorie Bruehl of Ponderay, Idaho. Her great-grandchildren include Wesley, Samantha, Jadon and Casey Hart, Sean Kelly, Jordon and Chase DeBolt of California, Perrie, Welles and Haynes Kamplain of Boise, Preston Rogers and Liam Kamplain of Arkansas, Derrick Ross (Cassie) of Colorado, and Andrew Ross and Matthew Andis-Bruehl of Sandpoint. Her great-great-grandchildren include Daylyn Ross of Colorado, and Shane, Lyla and Bella Ross of Sandpoint.

Marge worked in the grocery industry as a butcher and then as a cashier. A career that spanned over 50 years.

She was a faithful servant of God and provided a food pantry in her garage for anyone in need in her community. She was very active in organizations, like the Optimists, who provided programs for the youth, including making tri-tip sandwiches at the high school football games as a fundraiser for the needs of the school.

Marge was involved with the Miss California beauty pageants for many years; guiding the young women in their dreams and future endeavors. The Mexican Fiesta in Ojai, Calif., was one of her favorite events. She served on this committee for over 30 years as well as golf tournaments and the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Calif.

God and family were her first priorities and she loved them with all her heart. Always there for them and the friends she made over the years and her communities. Her kindness, charity, and love will be truly missed by many.

Her celebration of life will be held at Lakeview Funeral Home on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 11 a.m.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Dorra’s online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her guest book.