Christel E Hampton Obituary (1941

In Loving Memory Christel EdithaHampton of Cedar City passed away on July 17, 2017 after a long battle with kidney disease and congestive heart failure. Christel was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Christel was born in Berlin on December 31, 1941, at the end of World War 2. As a young girl her family immigrated to the United States. After meeting their sponsored citizenship requirements, they settled in North Dakota to farm. Several years later they left North Dakota for the prosperity of California and landed in the Bay area. There Christel finished school and married. Along with her husband, she traveled the world, during which time she had a daughter, Ingrid. Eventually settling in the Salt Lake City area, Christel maintained a prosperous housekeeping business, all the while raising her daughter. She also met and married her late husband Larry B. Hampton. Together they enjoyed traveling, boating and snowmobiling. After Larrys death Christel moved to Cedar City to be close to her family and while in Cedar became a dedicated five county volunteer, where she helped to care for those disabled or less fortunate. In her final days she was admitted to a local nursing home to provide for skilled care, and a few shorts weeks later, passed in the night. She will be greatly missed as she was the life of every party, determinedly strong, and loved those around her with all of her being. She is survived by a daughter, Ingrid , son in law, Donni, and grandchildren Chance, Lindsey, and Ashten. A private memorial will be held at the Krans residence. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Lung Association.