The Wahkiakum County Eagle-March 26, 2009 Cathlamet, WA DiAnne E. Knudsen Cathlamet resident, DiAnne E. Knudsen, 63, passed away March 24, 2009 at her home. She was born on April 3, 1945 to King Leroy and Helen (Smith) Brothers in Portland, OR. She grew up in Portland and graduated from Madison High School in 1963. She attended Oregon State University and later Lower Columbia College in Longview. In 1987, she came to Cathlamet. She married Joel Knudsen on Puget Island, in 1990. DiAnne was a woman of varied interests and passionate beliefs. She was politically active in the Democratic party, her entire life. She was an artist and loved to paint with oils. She was involved in the music industry for many years and wrote the lyrics to “Windy” for the Association. She was dedicated to her family. She is survived by her husband, Joel Knudsen; daughters, Leise Moffatt and Rachel Paquette; grandchildren, Tia and James Carson and Allie Moffatt; three great- grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many others, whose lives she touched. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. at Dowling Chapel in Cathlamet. A Social will follow. Donations in her memory may be made to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, 1055 – 9th Ave, Ste B Longview, WA 98632. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. DiAnne E. Brothers Knudsen 3 April 1945-23 March 2009 (As compiled by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society in 2009.)