Whatcom County Funeral Notices kn

WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES KN

KNAACK, Marie Magdalena, age 89, of 111 Central Ave., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Feb. 29, (1956). Mrs. Knaack came to the United States from Germany in 1886, and had been a resident of this community for the past 49 years, and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include one son, Rudolph H. Knaack of Spokane; one daughter, Mrs. Anna M. Spees of this city; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a half-sister in Germany; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Friday, March 2, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.
KNAACK, Sopie, age 80 years, of 2405 D Street, passed away at her home Sunday noon, April 25, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Knaack had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 42 years, and was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church. She is survived by three sons; Herman H. Knaack, of Seattle, Walter Knaack, and Robert H. Knaack, both of the city; two daughters; Mrs. Lillie Braun, and Mrs. Amanda Heuman, both of the city; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; one brother, William Runge, of Moline, Illinois; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Mizer, Mrs. Augusta Hanson, and Mrs. Louisa Arnold, all of Moline, Illinois. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 27, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with Rev. Meinhart A. P. Keller pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating, followed by cremation.
KNAACK, Walter R., age 56 years, of 503 Irving, passed away suddenly in a Mount Vernon hospital, Friday, December 7, (1951). A resident of Bellingham for the past 44 years, Mr. Knaack was a member of the Lutheran Church, a veteran of World War I, member of American Legion Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7. At the time of his death he was secretary-treasurer of the National Farm Loan Association. He is survived by his wife, Hilda L.; one brother, Herman Knaack, Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Heuman and Mrs. Lillian Braun, both of this city; five nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 10, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck funeral home with the Rev. E. M. Butenshoen, pastor of the St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Cremation.
KNAAK, Wilma Trent, 92, 702 32nd St., died Saturday (March 9, 1985). Born Aug. 5, 1892 in Iowa, she came to Bellingham in 1928. Her late husband was Dr. Albert Hugo Knaak, a dentist here for many years. Mrs. Knaak had been a supervisor of teacher training at Western Washington State College, and was on the board of trustees of St. Luke's General Hospital. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and of Chapter F, P.E.O. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. John Langlitz officiating. Friends wishing to attend may meet at Jones Funeral Home one half-hour earlier.
KNAAKE, Lelah C., Ferndale, Wa., beloved wife of Burton Knaake, mother of Lelah Bernard of Anchorage, Alaska, Tinda Acheson of Tacoma, Lori and Joe Knaake both of Ferndale, Kenneth Ridgway of Los Angeles, Charles and Keith Ridgway both of Seattle; sister of Chet Morrison of Las Vegas and Edna of Honolulu. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, July 19, 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Seattle. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Bonnie Watson, Seattle. [d. Jul 1977]
KNAPMAN, Louisa Jane, age 75, of Route 3, Bellingham, passed away at the family home, Wednesday, November 30, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Knapman had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 18 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Fred W. Knapman, of this city; three daughters, Mrs. John Giarde, of Route 3, Bellingham, Miss Elsie Knapman, this city, and Mrs. Louis Pozzi, of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Also two brothers and one sister, in England. Five grandchildren and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 2, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck funeral home with the Rev. John E. Parrott, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Cemetery.
KNAPMAN, Sidney R., age 76, of Blairmore, Alberta, Canada, passed away suddenly Friday, August 5, (1949) at his home. He is a retired plumbing contractor and had been a resident of that district for the past twenty-nine years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louisa Knapman, of Bellingham; one son, Fred W. Knapman, city; three daughters, Miss Elsie Knapman, city; Lillian Pozzi, Calgary, Alberta; Mrs. John Giardie, city, and five grandchildren. The remains will be received Wednesday, August 10, by the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNAPP, Cecile C., age 88, of Lynden, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, June 10, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Knapp had been a resident of Lynden for the past 44 years. Surviving relatives include her son, J. Harold Knapp, of Seattle; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m. within the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, with the Rev. Cecil Barner officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.
KNAPP, Evelyn G., Port Allegany, Penn., age 75, passed away in a local nursing home Tuesday, April 4, (1967). Mrs. Knapp had been visiting here the past five months. She was a member of the Baptist Church and was a Past Matron of O.E.S., Myrtle Chpter No. 46, of Port Allegany. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Barrie Hull, City; two sons, Jack L. Knapp of Badford [Bradford?], Pa.; Thomas R. Knapp of Port Allegany, Pa.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The remains will be forwarded by the Jones Funeral Home to Port Allegany Pa., for services and burial.
KNAPP, James, age 69 of Blaine, passed away at home Tuesday, Nov. 2, (1965). A retired fisherman he had made his home in Blaine since 1929. Surviving are his wife Mae, 1 daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Brownrigg of Ferndale, 2 sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Porter and Mrs. Maude Larson both in Iowa. Funeral services will be held in the McKinney Funeral Home Thursday, Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNAPP, Ora Belle, age 90, of 331 So. Forest St., passed away at 1006 15th St., Friday, June 3, (1960). Mrs. Knapp had resided in Bellingham for the past 42 years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. George McCush, of this city; one son, William H. Worden, of Kingsport, Tennessee; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday, June 6 at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
KNAPTON, William N., age 68, of 2223 Henry Street, passed away here Thursday, May 3, (1951). Mr. Knapton had resided here for the past 35 years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Bellingham Aerie No. 31, for which organization he had served a secretary for the past 21 years. Surviving him is his wife, Mrs. Emma B. Knapton, at home; two sons, William D., of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Willard L. Knapton, of Spokane; two grandchildren, Willard L. Jr., also of Spokane, and Mrs. Lester Hook, of this city; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Charlot Dodge, of San Francisco; four half-sisters and two half-brothers, of Salt Lake City. Services will be conducted from the Eagles Hall by Canon E. B. Smith and officers of the Eagles Tuesday, May 8, at 1:30 p.m. under the direction of the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Final resting place, Bay View.
KNAUF, Adelaide, age 95 of 911 Leopold Hotel, Bellingham, passed away Friday, February 6, 1981. Mrs. Knauf had lived in Whatcom County for many years, had been a Bellingham business woman, and had owned and operated the Chuckanut Shell. She had been a member of the Altrussa Club for many years and was a world wide traveler. She is survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. Helen Weaver & Mrs. Hildegard Grow, both of Bellingham; Florence McDonough of Garrett Park, Maryland; several nieces & nephews; and many friends. Cremation will be held under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. [b Sept. 7, 1885 Vienna, Austria]
KNAUS, Henry, age 65, of 1308 W. Illinois St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, May 23, (1952). Mr. Knaus had resided in this community for the past 26 years and was a retired building contractor. Deceased was a member of the Assembly of God, and a former member of the W.C.D.A., and leaves to surviving his widow, Mollie, at home; five sons, Henry and Jake, of Seattle, George of Wickersham, and William and Manuel, both of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Mollie Tinker, Mrs. Katherine Chesney and Mrs. Martha Barnhart, all of Bellingham, and 19 grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. John A. Westman Monday, May 26, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNAUS, Mollie - Graveside service for Mollie Knaus, age 102, of 2721 Lynn St., Bellingham, will be Fri. Nov. 25, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Mamie Kunkel, Calvary Temple, officiating. Mrs. Knaus passed away Mon. Nov. 21, 1988. A Bellingham resident since 1926, she was a member of Calvary Temple and is survived by 2 sons, William Knaus of Bellingham, Manuel Knaus of Tomson, Georgia; 2 daughters, Martha Barnhart & Katherine E. Schuh, both of Bellingham; 21 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons & 1 daughter. Jones Funeral Home.
KNAUS, Robert - A graveside service for Bellingham High School graduate Robert M. Knaus, 45, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Ken Parker officiating. Visitation will be at Greenacres Funeral Home until 5 p.m. today. Mr. Knaus, of Portland, Ore., died Sunday after an extended illness. He graduated from Bellingham High School and left Bellingham soon after, to pursue a career in printing. Survivors include his mother, Winifred D. Pattison of Bellingham; his father, Manuel Knaus of Thomson, Ga.; and two brothers, Bert Benson of Bellingham and Charles Johnson of Livingston, Texas.
KNAUTZ, Eugene C., age 61 of Seattle passed away Friday, Aug. 20, (1976). He was born in Tacoma and grew up in Bellingham. For the past 4 years he was a director of Church and Community relations for Alcohol Problems Associations. He was a member of the Scientific Marriage Counseling Foundations. Dr. Knautz has been listed in 1975 Who's Who of Washington. Previously he had established the Olympic Peninsula Rural Mission and held pastorates in Baptist Churches of Yakima, Shelton and Spokane, Washington as well as Coeur d'Alene and Lewiston, Idaho. Dr. Knautz was a past president of the Seattle Association of Evangelicals. He was a member of the Judson Baptist Church of Seattle. Survivors include his wife Lyla, a daughter Mrs. Wayne (Jenny) Scott of Kirkland, 2 sons Ken of Lynnwood and Dick of Tacoma, his mother, Mrs. Jessie Knautz of Tacoma and 5 grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Esperance Baptist Church in Edmonds, Washington. Family graveside services will follow at the New Tacoma Cemetery. Buckley King Mortuary of Tacoma is in charge of arrangements.
KNECHT, Helen, age 69 of 7910 Birch Bay Drive, died Saturday, October 9, 1982. She was a member of the Church of England. Surviving are her husband, James; 1 son, Marshall of England; 2 daughters, Helen McFadden of Surrey, B. C.; & Lynn Jenkins of England; 1 sister, Dora Hall of Ottawa, Canada; 3 grandchildren. Local services will not be held. Cremation. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. [b. April 20, 1913 England]
KNESS, Bonnie J. - Graveside services for Bonnie J. Kness, 54, a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, will be 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Richard Wyanski, pastor of the United Church of Ferndale, officiating. Mrs. Kness, 2177 Zell Road, Ferndale, died of lung disease Monday at home. She was born Bonnie Willis on Feb. 11, 1935, in Bellingham and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. She married Robert Kness on March 11, 1962, in Las Vegas, Nev. Mrs. Kness was a member of Bellingham F.O.E. No. 31. She enjoyed working with ceramics and crocheting. Survivors include her husband; four sons, Robert Kness Jr. of Ferndale, Michael Fisher of Bellingham, Gregory Fisher of Alaska and Roger Huggins of Texas; five daughters, Pamela Fisher, Sandra Bennett and Brenda Causey of Bellingham, Norma Rude of Lynden and Rachelle Powell of Tumbler Ridge, B. C.; a sister, Caroll Parris of Bellingham; a brother, Richard Nichols of Bellingham; and 22 grandchildren. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
KNIBBS, Charles G., age 85 of 444 14th St., passed away in a local sanitarium Wednesday. Mr. Knibbs was a retired millwright and leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Etta A. Knibbs of the home; 5 daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Danielson of Port Angeles; Mrs. Sara Matson and Mrs. Shirley Ousley, both of Seattle; Miss Mary Knibbs and Mrs. Helen Busby, both of this city; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Howard of Mayville, Michigan; 2 sisters, Mrs. Sarah Richmond of Mayville, Michigan; Mrs. Lillian Olmstad of Coldwater, Michigan. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 21 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. John B. Winn officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
KNICK, Edward C., age 53 of 3227 Mockingbird Lane, Lummi Is., passed away Tues. Aug. 26, 1978. He leaves to survive his wife, Christine of the family home. Services will be conducted 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 25 in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Burial Bayview Cemetery.
KNICKERBACKER, Gustav, age 79 of 2315 Williams St., passed away Sunday Aug. 14, (1977). Mr. Knickerbacker had resided in Bellingham for many years and leaves to survive 2 sisters, Mrs. Clifford Buyea of Adell, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Marion Behnke of Reedsville, Wisconsin, 1 brother, Clifford of Reedsville. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. at Bay View Cemetery with Mr. Murrill Eldred officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
KNIGHT, Allen Frank Sr., age 61, of 1571 Fairview, passed away Sunday evening (June 28, 1953) at home. Mr. Knight had been a life resident of this community and for many years had been associated with the former Northwest Hardware. This past few years, Mr. Knight had been in the grocery business with his son, Frank, at the Silver Beach market. Mr. Knight was a member of the Congregational Church and the Bellingham Rotary Club, and leaves to survive his widow, Kelly L., at home; three sons, Allen F. Jr., of Bellingham, Andrew L. of Tacoma, and Frank H. of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Lou Robbins of Bellingham; nine grandchildren, Jimmie Knight of Bellingham, Susan, Patricia, Gregory and Cathy Knight of Tacoma, Kelly Knight of Bellingham, and Robbie, Danny and Ann Robbins of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Wednesday, July 1, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
KNIGHT, Allan F., age 48 of Sunnyvale, Calif., passed away suddenly in that city Sunday, August 9, (1964). He had been a resident of that community for the past 5 years and was field representative for U-Haul Trailer Co., and was a former well known resident of this community. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of San Jose, Calif., and a Veteran of WWII. Survived by his wife, Harriet B., 1 son James J., U. S. Navy, San Diego, 1 daughter, Mary Helena, his mother, Mrs. Kelly L. Ballinger, 1 sister, Mrs. Betty Lou Robines (sic) both of Bellingham, 2 brothers, Andrew of Bellevue and Frank of this city, many nephews, nieces and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 12 at 1:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Dr. Glenn C. Carlson, pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church officiating. Final resting place Greenacres.
KNIGHT, Anna M., age 77, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, May 21, (1947). Mrs. Knight had resided in this community for the past forty-five years and was a member of the First Congregational Church. Surviving relatives are one son, Allen F.; four grandchildren, Allen F. Jr., Mrs. Betty Lou Robbins, Andrew Laird, and Frank H.; and six great-grandchildren, all of Bellingham, and one brother, William E. Bagg, of Pittsfield, Mass. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Friday, May 23, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
KNIGHT, Benjamin H., age 59 years, of Maple Falls, Wash., passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, May 15, (1948) the result of an accident at the Maple Falls lumber yard, Thursday. Mr. Knight had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past forty-three years and was manager and part owner of the Maple Falls Lumber Company, and a Jehovah's Witness. Surviving relatives include one son, William A., of Maple Falls; six daughters, Mrs. Florence Setsae, Maple Falls, Mrs. Mildred Ross, Yakima, Mrs. Loraine Withee, Vancouver, Wash., Mrs. Frances Dewarld, Everett, Wash., Misses Merle Ann and Naomi Jean Knight, both at home; two brothers, Charles of Maple Falls, and Earl Knight, of Bellingham; four sisters, Mrs. Albert Kluge, Mrs. Joe Manthey, and Mrs. Melvin Dixon, all of Bellingham, and Mrs. William Wessel, of Everson; also seven grandchildren. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Wednesday, May 19, at 2 p.m. with B. J. Fredianelli officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
KNIGHT, Earl Leslie, age 57 years, of 1137 State Street, passed away at a local hospital Monday, July 6, (1953) following an extended illness. He had been a resident of the county for the past 48 years, and was a member of the American Legion the V. F. W., and the Fisherman's Union, all of Bellingham. Mr. Knight is survived by his wife, Maude; one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Sams; one son, Leslie; one brother, Charley; three sisters, Mrs. Virgie Kluge, Mrs. Irene Dixon, all of Bellingham, and Mrs. Eunice Wessel, of Everson. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 9, at 2:30 p.m. from the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale, with the Rev. Thomas Roddey officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
KNIGHT, Elizabeth, age 83 years, of 1509 E. Victor Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, July 28, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Knight is an old-time resident of this community and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charity Arnett of Bloomington, Wis.; one brother, John Blank of Bellingham. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, August 1, at 10:30 a.m., within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck funeral home with the Rev. Mrs. E. S. Field of the Gladstone Street Methodist Church officiating. Cremation.
KNIGHT, Elma Louise went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 1997 at the age 75, after a three-year illness following two heart surgeries. She was born September 25, 1921 to Bert and Anna Keller. They, with their four children, moved to Washington when Elma was six. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1938 at age 16. On January 1, 1940, Elma married Ben Knight. They farmed in Ferndale and Custer before purchasing their 40 acre dairy farm in Deming in 1946, which they named "Derriabar." The couple ran a milk route from Deming to Acme and Glacier and supplied milk to the schools. The Knights moved from Deming to Nooksack in 1991 to be near Nooksack Valley Baptist Church and their many friends there. Elma served the church over 30 years in various ways, including first-grade Sunday school teacher, church clerk and historian. Most memorable to all was her work as flower chairman, arranging three bouquets each Sunday from her extensive dahlia garden. Elma enjoyed gardening and travelling. Elma is survived by her husband, Ben Knight of Nooksack; son Evan Knight of Ferndale; daughters, Susan Wick of Deming and Star Knight of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Ross of Burien and several nephews and nieces. A funeral service will be held at the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church, 1208 E. Main St., Everson, WA at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 1997 with Pastor Craig Hardinger and John J. Ruhlman officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Moles Funeral Home 2465 Lakeway Dr at Yew St.
KNIGHT, Keith Duane "Sonny" of Bellingham died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at his home. He was 70. A memorial service will be held later. Born Feb. 22, 1929, in Bellingham, he was a lifelong resident here. He married Donna M. West in Oakridge, Ore. Mr. Knight served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and World War II. He was a park ranger for 30 years. His hobbies included rocks, making jewelry, fishing, camping and hunting. He helped state the Anacortes Food Bank. Survivors include his wife of Georgia; son Avery Knight of Winthrop; brothers Ken Knight of Sunnyside and Carl Knight of North Bend; sister Starr Hagen of Ferndale; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
KNIGHT, La Von (Park) passed away January 7, 2002 at St. Francis Extended Health Care from complications of a stroke she suffered in August of 1999. She was 74. Mrs. Knight was born October 8, 1927 to Lee A. and Helen C. Park. She was a lifelong resident of Bellingham and was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Frank H. Knight II in March of 2001. She is survived by daughter Kelly Follis and husband Christopher of Juneau, Alaska, son Frank H. Knight III, wife Patricia and granddaughters Lindsey and Krista, all of Bellingham. She also leaves brother Gene Park, sister Colleen Quady, both of Bellingham, and sister Joan Coates of Seattle. La Von was a very proud homemaker, call "Mrs. Clean" by some neighbors, loved to cook and garden and was an excellent piano player. She joyfully served at School Pianist during her years at Bellingham High School. A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2002 with interment at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
KNIGHT, Louis, passed away March 19, 1966, of 8626 12th Ave., Burnaby, B.C. in his 91st year. Survived by 2 sons, Richard, Salmon Arms, B.C. George of Grande Prairie, B. C., 2 daughters, Mrs. C. (Bessie) Storey of Grand Prairie, and Mrs. H. (Edith) Wilson of Bellingham, a granddaughter, Mrs. G. (Marge) Myton of Burnaby, 18 other grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 22, at 1 p.m. in The Little Chapel of the Flowers at Forest Lawn, Grandville Highway and Royal Oak Ave., Rev. R. F. Filer officiating. Cremation Garden Chapel, Ocean View. Forest Lawn Mortuary in charge.
KNIGHT, Mary, age 39, of 1000 Mason Street, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, May 6, (1955) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Knight had resided in Bellingham for the past 22 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption, Catholic Daughters of America, Altar Society and the Hospital Guild. She is survived by her husband, Allen F. Jr. at home; two children, Jimmie and Mary Helena, both at home; one brother J. J. "Jeff" Marette, city, and uncle J. J. Herb, city, and many other relatives. Rosary will be said Sunday, May 8th, at 7:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be sung Monday, May 9th, at 10 a.m., within the Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Bernard V. Cremer celebrant. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNIGHT, Oscar, age 65 years, of Glacier, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, November 21, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Knight had been a resident of the Glacier community for the past 32 years and was a retired logger. He is survived by his wife, Nellie; one son, Gloman in Portland, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Alter in Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 24, at 1 p.m. within the Glacier Church with Miss Mildred King, pastor, officiating. Interment Glacier Cemetery, under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
KNIGHT, Pauline, age 70, who resided at 1623 Smith Rd., passed away at the residence on Wednesday, July 15, (1959) following an extended illness. Mrs. Knight had been residing here for the past year with her daughter, Mrs. Vivian Thompson of Bellingham. She also leaves to survive another daughter, Mrs. Alice Zesltra of New York, also five grandchildren. The remains will lie in state in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home until Thursday, July 16 when they will then be forwarded to Clarkson, Neb., where funeral arrangements are pending.
KNIGHT, Rose F., of Sumas, passed away Tuesday, March 20, (1945) at the age of 52 years. She had been a resident of the Sumas district for the past 20 years and leaves to mourn, her husband, Ben H. Knight; six daughters, Mrs. Florence Setsaa, of Oakland, California, Mrs. Mildred M. Ross, of Anaconda, Montana, Mrs. Loraine Withie, of Vancouver, Washington, Miss Frances Knight, of Everett, Merle and Naomi, at the family home; one son, William, and her father, William Schoening, both of Sumas; five grandchildren. The remains rest at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas where funeral services will be conducted by a member of Jehovah's Witness, Saturday, March 24, at 2 p.m. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
KNIGHT, Svafa D., age 76, of 419 Bayside Rd. passed away Fri., Sept. 26, 1986. Mrs. Knight had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 18 years. She was retired from civil service. She was a member of the Bellingham Golf & Country Club, Bellingham Yacht Club, Docents Club, Larrabee Garden Club & St. Luke's Auxiliary. She leaves to survive her husband Max of the family home; brother Dan Danielson; & several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew & Bertha Danielson of Blaine. Memorial services will be held Wed. Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating.
KNIGHT, Virdie Maude, age 50 years, of Bellingham, passed away in Seattle, Friday, Feb. 8, (1957). She is survived by one son, Donald Morley of Seattle; two grandchildren; step-father, George Scovill of Lynden; one sister, Mrs. Verner Pearson of Clipper, Wash. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Floyd Wells officiating. Interment Lynden Cemetery.
KNIPE, Grace Clendenen, age 93, 2525 Franklin passed away Tuesday, October 27, (1964) following an extended illness. Mrs. Knipe had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 37 years and was a member of the Geneva Evangelical United Brethren Church. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Nellie Pyle, 1546 Smith Rd., Bellingham; two brothers, Frank and David Clendenen, both of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 30, at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. M. Edward Higley officiating. Final resting place Greenacres.
KNIPE, Rev. Joseph R., age 92 years, of 2525 Franklin, passed away at the family home, Wednesday, July 22, (1959) following an extended illness. Rev. Knipe was a retired Evangelical United Brethren minister and had resided in this community for the past 31 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace C. Knipe, at the family home; and one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Pyle at 1546 Smith Road, Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 24, at 10 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. William H. Cooksley, pastor, officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNISLEY, Richard L. Sr., age 49 passed away in a local hospital July 26, (1980). He has resided at 230 Pollman Circle, Lynden, Wa. for the past 9 years & was a salesman for Morse Hardware. He is survived by his wife, Avonne of the family residence; daughter Janine Knisley; 2 sons Richard Jr. & Michael all residing at the family residence in Lynden; son Roy Knisley of Bellingham; his mother Henrietta Knisley of Seattle; 1 sister Barbara Jametsky of Seattle; 5 brothers, Elmer of Kent, Orville of Portland, James of Bothell, John of Kent & Gary of Seattle. Funeral services will be held Tues., July 29 at 1:30 p.m. in the Veroske, Jerns, LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Pastor John Milton officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
KNITTEL, Ada L., formerly of 380 E. Pole Road, Lynden, passed away at Shuksan Nursing Home in Bellingham on Sunday, Sept. 22, (1991) at the age of 91. Ada was born in Pomeroy to Charles D. and Nora B. (Fry) Alexander on May 8, 1900. She came to Whatcom County in 1908 and was a 1918 graduate of Meridian High School. She worked for many years as a teller at what is now Security Pacific Bank in Lynden. Ada was a member and past matron of the Lynden Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Christian Science Church. In Lynden on April 4, 1926 she was married to Ernest Knittel and he preceded his wife in death. Survivors include her sister Verna Price and husband Pete of Lynden; brother-in-law Alfred Knittel and wife Gertrude of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Ernest, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William L. Alexander and Frank Alexander, the former superintendent of Ferndale Schools. There will be no memorial services and the ashes will be inurned at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements and cremation were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
KNITTEL, Bertha, formerly of 700 Grover St., Lynden, passed away Wed., Jan. 14, (1976). A Whatcom County resident for the past 70 years, Mrs. Knittel was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lynden and the Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 12. She is survived by 6 daughters, Mrs. Viola (Harry) Vander Yacht of Lynden, Mrs. Elsie (Urvan) Moore, Pendleton, Oregon, Mrs. Ruby (Norman) Funk and Mrs. Eleanor Dixon, both of Kent, Mrs. Doris (Vernon) Martin of Edmonds and Mrs. Marjorie (John) Clark of Mt. Vernon; 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sat., Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden, with the Rev. Earl Rice officiating. Interment will follow in the Lynden Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
KNITTEL, Edna Mae Bowles, age 86 of 1530 James St., passed away Fri. Feb. 13th (1976) in Bellingham. A 75 year resident here, Mrs. Knittel was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and OES Sehome Chapter No. 17. She is survived by 3 nieces, Mrs. Norma Richardson and Mrs. Reda Albright both of Bellingham and Mrs. Marlene Ikkel of Milwaukee, Oregon. 4 nephews, Mr. Raymond Osier of Lynden and Mr. Claude Albright of Kirkland, Mr. Donald Cummins of Fair Oaks, Calif. and Mr. Kenneth Osier; numerous grandnieces and nephews. Services were held Tues. Feb. 15th at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian and Dr. Thomas Albright officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNITTEL, Edward August, age 76 of 700 Grover Street, Lynden, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 24, (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. Knittel had been a resident of Lynden since 1906 and was employed as City Engineer by the City of Lynden from 1925 to 1959. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lynden, Past Master of Lynden Lodge No. 56, F. & A. M., Past Patron of Lynden Lodge No. 12, O.E.S., and a member of the Bellingham Scottish Rite Bodies. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; six daughters, Mrs. Viola Vander Yacht, Lynden, Mrs. Ruby Funk and Mrs. Doris Martin, both of Seattle; Mrs. Eleanor Dixon of Hayward, Calif., Mrs. Elsie Moore of Pendleton, Ore., and Mrs. Marjorie Clark of Mt. Vernon; four brothers, Alfred and George, both of Bellingham, Otto of Stanwood and Ernest of Oak Harbor; seven sisters, Mrs. Martha Jacobson, Neptune Beach, Mrs. Sophia Young, Lynden, Mrs. Emily Day, Portland, Mrs. Bertha Grenier and Mrs. Anna Gahan, both of Bellingham, Mrs. Agnes Hudziak and Mrs. Louise Saltzgaber, both of Seattle; also 19 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted in the Gillies Funeral Home Saturday, May 28 at 2 p.m. Rev. Carl Lindstrom officiating. Masonic graveside services will be conducted in the Lynden Cemetery by Lynden Lodge No. 56, F. & A. M.
KNITTEL, Ernest R. - At his request no service will be held for Ernest R. Knittel, age 81, of 380 E. Pole Rd. Mr. Knittel passed away Mon. June 7, 1982. He is survived by his wife, Ada; 1 brother A. H. & wife Gertrude Knittel of Lacey, Wa.; 3 sisters, Agnes Hudziak of Seattle, Martha & husband P. J. Bailey of Mesa, Arizona, and Anna Gahan of Bellingham; numerous nieces & nephews. Mr. Knittel had been a resident of the community for the past 45 years. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b Dec. 17, 1900 Kearney, NE]
KNITTEL, Ethel M., age 63, 1610 East Maplewood, passed away at her home Saturday, October 2, following a lingering illness. She has been a resident of Bellingham for the last two years. Formerly she resided in Lynden. She is survived by her husband, George W.; one son, Glenn, Lynden Route 2; her mother, Mrs. Sarah Davis, of Lynden; three sisters, Myrtle Davis, Lynden, Mrs. Ed Fecher, Everson, Mrs. Helen Osbrink, of Honolulu; four brothers, Russell, of Lynden, Ross, of Everson, Oscar, of Oregon, and Earl, of Burlington; also two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 4, at 2 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with W. W. Kenoyer, of Lynden, officiating. Interment at Lynden Cemetery.
KNITTEL, George W., age 81, of 900 W. Oregon St. passed away in a local hospital Friday, July 12, (1963). Mr. Knittel had been a 58 year resident of this community; was a retired farmer, and a member of the Garden St. Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Ten Mile Grange; a member of Lynden Lodge No. 56, F. & A. M. and a member of Sehome Chap. No. 17, O.E.S. Surviving relatives are his widow, Edna, at home; one son, Glen of Nooksack; two grandsons; three brothers, Otto of Stanwood, Ernest of Guemes Island, and Alfred of Bellingham; seven sisters, Mrs. Louise Saltsgaber, Mrs. Anna Graham, and Mrs. Bertha Grenier all of Bellingham, Mrs. Agnes Hudziak of Seattle, Mrs. Sophia Young and Mrs. Emily Day both of Lynden, and Mrs. Martha Jacobson of Ferndale, also many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Joe Walker, pastor of Garden St. Methodist Church, Monday, July 15, at 1:00 p.m. Ritualistic Masonic graveside services will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. [bur. Lynden Cemetery]
KNITTEL, Glen Herbert of Nooksack died Thursday, March 27, 1997, at Shuksan Convalescent Center. He was 81. No services will be held. His ashes will be placed in Nooksack Cemetery. Born March 31, 1915, to George and Ethel Davis Knittel in Ferry County, he was raised in Whatcom County and graduated from Lynden High School in 1933. He married Gladys Robinson on Nov. 19, 1938, in Bellingham. Mr. Knittel operated a dairy farm in Lynden and Nooksack and worked for Great Western Lumber. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by infant son Donald in 1940. Survivors include his wife of the family home, sons Glen Knittel Jr. of Bellingham and Ron Knittel of Everson, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
KNITTEL, Lottie May, age 90 of Stanwood, died Wed. (Sep 29, 1982) in a local nursing home following an extended illness. She was born April 18, 1892 in Junction City, Wisc. Mrs. Knittel came to Wash. in 1899, living in the Lynden & Bellingham area until 1947 at which time she moved to Stanwood & resided there until her death. She was united in marriage to Otto Knittel on Sept. 27, 1911. Mr Knittel preceded her in death Aug. 1978. Mrs. Knittel had resided at the Josephine Sunset Home of Stanwood United Methodist Church & the Royal Neighbors of America. She is survived by 1 son, Clayton of Snohomish; 1 daughter Mrs. Adeline Westcott of Mt. Vernon; brothers, David Wines of Orting, Wa., Fred Wynes (sic) of Lynnwood; brother, William P. Wines preceded her in death in 1967; 4 grandchildren, Robert C. Knittel of Bellevue, William C. Knittel of Puyallup, Jerry C. Knittel of Snohomish & Kalyn Squires of Samish Island. Memorial services will be held Mon. Oct. 4 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Sherman Snow officiating.
KNITTEL, Otto, age 91, of Stanwood, passed away Aug. 12, (1978). He was born Jan. 4, 1887 in Nebraska. Came to Washington in 1908, settling in the Lynden area. He was united in marriage to Lottie Wines in 1911. They lived in the Lynden area, where he worked as a blacksmith until 1947. When the family moved to Stanwood, Mr. Knittel became custodian at the Lincoln School in Stanwood. In 1958 he became custodian at the Stanwood Post Office, until his retirement in 1967. In January of this year, Mr. & Mrs. Knittel became residents of the Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood. He leaves his beloved wife, Lottie; one son, Clayton of Snohomish; one daughter, Mrs. Adeline Westcott of Stanwood; two brothers, Alfred of Lacey, Ernest of Quartzite, Ariz.; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Gahan, Mrs. Bertha Grenier, both of Bellingham, Mrs. Agnes Hudziak of Seattle, Mrs. Martha Bailey of Mesa, Ariz. Mr. Knittel was preceded in death by 5 brothers & sisters. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with private cremation to follow under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
KNOCHE, Kathy Rustand, born August 29, 1958, passed away February 15 after a long battle with cancer. Kathy was born and raised in Ferndale to Gerald and Betty Rustand. Kathy was an avid horserider, She was a former member of the BCH and the Whatcom County Sheriff Posse. Kathy had also enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling and spending time with her family. Kathy is survived by her husband, Richard E. Knoche; her daughters, Jamie L. Murillo and Christina M. Wilder and their families; her son, Joseph N. Hicks and his family; her brother, Gregory Rustand; her grandmother Betty Dujmovich; three grandchildren; her best friend Kelly Cannard and other numerous friends and relatives. Kathy was preceded in death by her mother Betty J. Rustand, who passed away in November of 2000. Kathy will be loved and missed by all that knew her. There will be a remembrance gathering held for friends and family on Sun, Feb 22, 2004, 3 p.m. at Jim and Kelly Cannard's house, Ferndale. Kathy requested that we have a big party in her remembrances. So BYOB. Potluck.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Feb 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KNOL, Walter J., age 56 of 1228 North State, passed away Wed., Oct. 15, 1980. Mr. Knol was a veteran of WWII, and a commercial fisherman. He leaves to survive a sister in California, and a step-brother, Arthur Knol of Everett. Funeral services will be conducted Fri. Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery with Rev. Edgar L. Starr officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
KNOLL, Dorothy M., age 79 of 2304 F St., passed away Nov. 29, (1975). Mrs. Knoll had been a resident of this community for the past 46 years. Surviving daughter, Mrs. Violet Clark of Seattle; 3 grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Hilda Statton of Calgary, Alberta; 4 brothers, Stanley Otto of Calgary, Alberta, Gordon, Fred both of Edmonton, Alberta and Douglas of Mannville, Alberta. Funeral services Wed., Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. John R. B. Vance officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNOLL, Hugo P., age 77, passed away suddenly at the family home, 2304 F St., Saturday, Oct. 10, (1959). Mr. Knoll had resided in Everson for 10 years, and for the past 20 years had been a resident of Bellingham, and was a retired grocer. Surviving relatives are his widow, Dorothy M. at home; one daughter, Mrs. Violet Clark of Seattle; three grandchildren, and one brother, Arthur of Kamloops, B.C. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Father W. Robert Webb Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNOTHE, Amelia R., of 1000 N. Garden St., age 91, passed away Wednesday Oct. 16th, (1974). Miss Knothe was a retired real estate broker and had resided here the past 6 years. She is survived by 2 sisters Mrs. Emeline Morton and Mrs. Marian Dickinson both of this city. Also 7 nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Dr. Wilfred Gunderson, Friday Oct. 18th at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation.
KNOTHE, Frank, age 80, who resided at Everett, Wash., passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 24, (1959) following a brief illness. Mr. Knothe had lived in Everett for the past 30 years and was formerly employed by the Everett Pulp & Paper Mill. He leaves to survive his niece, Mrs. Dorothy V. Nienaber of Bellingham; four sisters, Mrs. Marion Dickinson of Bellingham, Mrs. Anna Schaab, Salem, Ore.; Miss Amelia Knothe, Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Emeline Morton of Las Vegas, Nev.; also several other nieces and nephews. Rev. Albert C. Tinberg will officiate at funeral services on Friday, March 27, at 4 o'clock in the chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home, followed by cremation.
KNOTT, Clarice M. age 89, who resided at 409 York St. passed away Sun., Dec. 4, (1983) at a local nursing home. She leaves to survive 2 daughters, Charlotte Chamberlain of Bellingham and Maxine Donaldson of Washington. Also three grandchildren, Barry Chamberlain, Judith Moore, and Janet Woolley, five great grandchildren. Mrs. Knott had attended the Methodist Church and was a member of the Senior Activity Center. At her request cremation will be held with burial at a later date on Lopez Island under the direction of Jerns Laveck Funeral Chapel. [b. Jan. 1, 1894 MN]
KNOTT, Earl G., age 78 of 2920 Elm St. passed away Thurs., July 24, 1980. Mr. Knott was a resident of Bellingham for the past 62 years & was a retired Coal Miner. Leaves to survive a step daughter Mrs. Donald Garland of this City; granddaughter, Mrs. Dale Miller, this City; 4 great grand children, Marcy & Matthew Miller of this City, Shannon & Patrick Garland of Kent; 1 sister, Mrs. Grace Heath of Littleton, Colo. Several nieces & nephew which include Patrick, Pam, Meg, Devi, Jan & Gayle all of Colo. & Steve of Utah. Numerous cousins in Seattle, Illwaco & Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Monday July 28 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNOTT, Fred G., age 78, of 2421 Monroe St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, August 1, (1953). Mr. Knott had resided in this community for the past 40 years and was a retired machinist. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Lena Knott at the family home; four sons, Clarence F. of Port Angeles, Harley of Pt. Townsend, Arthur L. of Blaine, and Ralph of Renton; three daughters, Mrs. Mable Astel of Seattle, Mrs. Dorothy Perry and Mrs. Laura Phelps of Bellingham; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. C. Hovda Tuesday, August 4, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNOTT, Lena, age 76, of 2521 Monroe St., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Jan. 1, (1957). Mrs. Knott had been a 46-year resident of this community and had attended the Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives are three daughters, Mrs. Jean Phelps and Mrs. Albert Perry, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. George Astel of Seattle; four sons, Clarence F. of Port Angeles, Harley of Port Townsend, Ralph of Renton and Arthur L. of Blaine; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Cornelius Den Adel of Bellingham, and Henry DenAdel of Lynden, also two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Ball of Sumas and Mrs. Cora Leender of Palm Springs, Calif. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. E. Gordon Crider, minister of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church, Friday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNOTT, May H., age 76, of 202 N. 34th St., passed away Sun. July 10, (1988) at her residence. She was retired from KVOS TV. Survived by 2 daughters, Marlene Baker of Renton, WA and Dorothy Lund of Everett; 1 brother, Bob Richards of Mt. Vernon; 2 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. July 13 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home.
KNOW, Letitia Bell, age 94, formerly 1783 Kelly Rd., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, (1965). Survivors are 2 daughters, Mrs. Leota Salyars, Mrs. Virginia Byrd; 2 sons, George D. and James O.; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Services by Rev. Cecil Stuurmans Friday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial Greenacres.
KNOWLES, Claude E., age 85, passed away in a local nursing home Thurs., Nov. 11, (1976). A resident of Bellingham for the past year, leaves to survive one son, Errol Knowles of Burnaby, B.C. and 7 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
KNOWLES, Oral Adelbert, age 80, of 3206 Lakeway Drive, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, June 14, (1952). Mr. Knowles had resided in Whatcom County since 1900 and in Bellingham for the past 29 years. He was a retired grocer and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He leaves to survive, two sons, Lawrence H., and Dorward B. Knowles, both of Seattle, and four grandchildren. Services were conducted at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth by Elder R. J. Winders, Monday, June 16, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNOWLES, Ruth B., age 91 passed away Saturday, September 15, 1984 at Shuksan Convalescent Center, 1530 James street, Bellingham where she resided for 9 months. She was born in Coupeville and was employed as an elementary school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry G. Knowles who also served as Island County Superintendent of Schools. She was a resident of Bellingham for 15 years and prior to moving to Bellingham served as a practical nurse at the Everett General Hospital, after which time she became active in arts & craft work, and caring for the elderly in their private homes. She is survived by 2 sons, Boyer E. Knowles of Seattle; Clifford R. Knowles, Long Island, New York; 2 daughters, Cecil F. Dunn & Sibyl S. Sporing, both of Bellingham; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Washelli Cemetery, Seattle Tuesday, September 18 at 2 p.m. Memorial service will be held at the Grace Baptist Church, 3920 James Street Road, Bellingham at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 19 with Pastor Henry Hoefs officiating.
KNOX, Ellen J., age 53, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday, January 13, 1996. Born August 22, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Emmett and Evelyn (Meyer) Cluberton, she had been a Bellingham resident since September, 1995, moving from Anchorage, AK; was a member of the Baha'i Faith. As a Registered Nurse, she recently returned from Guyana, South America, where she spent 8 months working for Health for Humanity. Preceded in death by two step-brothers and her mother, she is survived by daughter, Corey J. Knox and son-in-law Bruce Farnsworth; 3 grandchildren, Sophie, Gabriel and Sarah Shaddy Farnsworth, all of Anchorage, AK; step-mother, Margaret Clayton of So. Beloit, Illinois; brother, James Cluberton of Melbourne, Australia; close friends, Kathy Roesch and Ellen Wilkey; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Friday, January 19, 1996, 3:00 p.m., Jones-Moles Funeral Home, with Dr. Ronald Roesch officiating. Burial Bayview Cemetery. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
KNOX, Joseph F., Dr., age 88, of 2531 Queen St., passed away at home Saturday, March 21, (1959). Dr. Knox was a Dr. of Osteopathy; was a member of the Eureka Methodist Church and had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 56 years. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Friend Day Wednesday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNOX, Lloyd Elmer, age 26, of 2729 Patton Street, passed away at his home Thursday, August 10, (1950) following an extended illness. Mr. Knox had been a resident of Bellingham for the past nine years. He was a member of the Birch Bay United Missionary Church. Surviving relatives include his mother, Mrs. Helen Knox at home; his father, Joseph Knox, of Powers, Oregon; a brother, Earl, of Yakima, and a sister, Mrs. Eugenia Melvin, of Bellingham; numerous other relatives. Funeral services were conducted in the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Saturday, August 12 at 1:30 p.m. Interment in the Nooksack Cemetery.
KNOX, Rosa Lucinda, age 89, passed away at the family home, 2531 Queen St., Friday, Feb. 12, (1954). Mrs. Knox had been a 51-year resident of this community and was a member of the Eureka Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, Dr. J. F. Knox, at home, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. John Kuller Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNUDSEN, Chris, age 83 who resided at 1817 North St. passed away on Saturday, Feb. 28, (1959) following an extended illness. Mr. Knudsen had resided in Bellingham for many years and he leaves no known relatives. Pastor E. E. Wellman will officiate at funeral services on Tuesday, March 3 at 3 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home.
KNUDSEN, Elizabeth, age 71 years, of 512 Boulevard, passed away at a local hospital Friday, January 26, (1945). Mrs. Knudsen had resided here the past forty-six years and was a member of the I. L. U. Auxiliary. Surviving relatives are the husband, Chris, at home; one daughter, Anna Mercer, Bellingham; one grandson and two great-grandchildren; one brother, William McCormack, in California, and four sisters in the East. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. John King Mitchell, Monday, January 29 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
KNUDSEN, Martha M., age 93 of 1200 Birchwood Ave., died Tues. March 10, 1981. Mrs. Knudsen had been a resident of this community since Oct. 1978; preceded in death by her husband Ove M. Knudsen March 3, 1979 and is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Louise Bentley of Everson; 3 grandsons; 3 great granddaughters; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ann Nelsen of Tacoma, Mrs. Sigrod Harbo of Denmark; numerous nieces & nephews. Private family graveside service Mon. March 16, 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery, Tacoma with Rev. Tom Wert officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [born 5 May 1887 Denmark]
KNUDSEN, Ove M., age 90 of 1200 Birchwood Ave., passed away Mar. 3, 1979 in B'ham. A retired Cement Contractor. Mr. Knudsen had resided in the Community for 1 yr. and was a 50 yr. member of Royal A. Gove, No. 230 F & A.M. of Tacoma. He is survived by his wife Martha, 1 daughter, Mrs. Louise Bentley of Everson. 1 brother, Hans Knudson (sic) of Denmark. 3 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. Family suggests memorial gifts be given to the Washington State Heart Fund. Private service Thursday March 8, 1 p.m. in the Garden Chapel of Mountain View Cemetery, Tacoma with Rev. Lyndon Murk officiating. Interment Mountain View Cemetery. Local arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
KNUDSON, Christian Robert, age 70 years of Sumas, Route No. 1, passed away in a local hospital Monday, February 17, (1958) following a short illness. Mr. Knudson had lived in the Sumas-Everson District since 1905. He is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Albertina Byrum and Mrs. Alma Ostrum, both of Everson, Route No. 2; Mrs. Ella Westergreen, Sumas, Route No. 1; Mrs. Margaret Barney, Pasadena, California; Mrs. Mildred Snidow, Glendora, California; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 22 at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with the Rev. Ben Davis officiating. Interment Nooksack Cemetery.
KNUDSON, Henry Waldemar "Walde" age 55, of 509 Washington Ave. N., Kent, passed away at home Friday, Dec. 27, (1957). Mr. Knudson had resided in Kent about a year, in Seattle for two years before, and in Whatcom County for many years; was a member of the Lutheran Church, and was a saw filer and chain saw mechanic. Surviving relatives include the widow, Sarah at the family home; two daughters, Mrs. Jack Crosslin of Bellingham, and Mrs. Harold Marsh of San Leandro, Calif.; two sons, Ray of Walla Walla and Rudy in the U. S. Navy, and seven grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by pastor Albert C. Tinberg, Monday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Casket bearers will be: Don Pattison, Bill Pattison, Hjalmer Moline, Ragnar Moline, Victor Pearson and Devinous Pearson.
KNUDSON, Kenneth W., age 77, passed away suddenly on July 13, 2005 in Leavenworth, WA. He was born February 11, 1928 in Bellingham to Carl and Winnifred Knudson. He was a retired railroad engineer from Burlington-Northern Railroad. Ken enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was in the U. S. Nay and was a member of American Legion Post #7. Ken is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Maureen and husband Scott, Nance, Brenda and husband Don, Bobbi and husband Alfred; brother Ed Barnhart; sister Carla Davis; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery with Father David Hullholand officiating and Military Honors by American Legion Post #7. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
KNUDSON, Loel – A private family memorial service was held for Loel Knudson of Taneum Canyon in Ellensburg, formerly of Bellingham. A celebration of his life for family and friends will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday during an open house at the family home. Mr. Knudson died of complications following a stroke on Monday, Dec. 18, 2000. He was 75. Born May 15, 1925, to Emmanuel L. and Anna (Olsen) Knudson in Bellingham, he graduated from Mount Baker High School. Mr. Knudson helped in the operation of his family's dairy farm in Whatcom County during his early years. On Feb. 28, 1947, he married Necia McWilliams in Bellingham and they traveled for 18 months from Mexico to Canada searching for the perfect place to establish a ranch. In July of 1950, they settled in Taneum Canyon and owned and operated the Heart K Ranch. Mr. Knudson was a member of First Lutheran Church and the Field and Stream Club. His interests included horseback riding, fly-fishing and elk hunting. Two infant brothers died previously. Survivors include his wife, son Del Knudson, daughters Tana and Tery Knudson and Kay Shelton, and seven grandchildren. Arrangements are by Kittitas Valley Funeral Options.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KNUEHMAN, John Peter, age 91 years, of Sumas, passed away at his home Monday, Nov. 10, (1952) following a short illness. He had been a resident of Sumas district for the past 62 years. He is survived by his wife, Catherine; two sons, Joseph P., of Seattle, and John W., of Sunnyside; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lund, of Lynden, and Mrs. Helena Arlitt, in California; and one grandson. Rosary will be said Wednesday, November 12, at 8 p. m. at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 13, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Ann's Catholic Church in Sumas, with the Rev. Fr. M. P. Murray officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
KNUEHMAN, Katherine, age 96, passed away in her home in Seattle Sunday, Oct. 26, (1958). She had resided in Sumas for nearly 60 years, and moved to Seattle in 1952 following the death of her husband, the late John Knuehman. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church of Sumas. She is survived by two sons, Joseph P., of Seattle and John of Sunnyside; 1 grandson, Vincent of Los Angeles, Calif. Holy Rosary will be said from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be said Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic Church in Sumas. Rev. Father Van Gogh officiating. Burial in Bayview Cemetery.
KNUPPENBURG, Beda Marie, age 83 of 2216 A St., passed away at her home, Monday, December 21, (1964). Mrs. Knuppenburg was a resident of Bellingham for the past 65 years and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. Survived by her husband Lee, a daughter, Mrs. Cora Povey of Bellingham; 1 son, Jack E. Knuppenburg in Honolulu, Hawaii; 1 grandson, Gordon K. Smith from Orange, Calif.; 4 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Emil Hawkinson of Ferndale. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 24 in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home, Rev. E. E. Olsenius officiating. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.
KNUPPENBURG, Fred, age 82 who resided at 1428 Ellis St., passed away in a local hospital on Monday, October 31, (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. Knuppenburg had resided in Bellingham for the past 72 years. He leaves to survive his daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Hurlburt of San Francisco, 1 brother, Lee Knuppenburg of Bellingham, 2 sisters, Mrs. Clinton Knox of Olympia, Mrs. Lora Howerton of Bremerton. The remains rest at Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home where Rev. Ray S. Wagoner will conduct services on Friday, November 4 at 2 o'clock. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.
KNUPPENBURG, Mae Belle, age 74 years, of 1428 Ellis Street, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, July 15, (1959). Mrs. Knuppenburg had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 67 years and was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist. Surviving relatives include her husband, Fred N. at the family home; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Lee Hurlburt of San Francisco; also two brothers, James B. and William F. Brannian, both of Bellingham. Mrs. Jukes will officiate at services to be held Friday, July 17, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment in Enterprise Cemetery.
KNUTSEN, Alma Regina, age 70, of Rt. 1, Ferndale, passed away at home Sunday, May 3, (1959). Mrs. Knutsen had been a resident of this community for the past 60 years and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include the husband, Otto A. at home; a son, Wesley E. Knutsen of Ferndale; and four grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at the Central Lutheran Church by Pastor O. A. Jacobson Wednesday, May 6 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
KNUTSEN, Bjarne T., age 66, 1125 High Street, passed away Monday, September 7, (1964). A thirty-five year resident of this community, Mr. Knutsen was a retired fisherman. His wife, Mary Ellen Knutsen, preceded him in death in July of this year. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, and the Alaska Fishermen's Union. Survivors are four brothers and two sisters in Norway; three aunts, Mrs. Selma Thoresen, Blaine; Mrs. Ralda Peterson and Mrs. George Fosmo, both of this city. Services will be conducted Friday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m., at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNUTSEN, Carl J., age 83, of 1122 Indian St., passed away Sat. Mar. 19, (1966). A life resident of Bellingham, Mr. Knutsen was a retired building contractor and mill-wright. He was employed by the Puget Sound Pulp & Timber Co. from its inception until his retirement in 1950 and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. Survivors are his widow, Esther at home; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Martin and Mrs. Bernice Loomer both of Bellingham; one son, Curtis in Calif.; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Inger Johnson of Bellingham; one brother, Ben of Gig Harbor. Services will be conducted at the Central Lutheran Church by Pastor Obed L. G. Vold Tuesday, March 22 at 1:00 p.m. under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
KNUTSEN, Donald Elmer, 66, of Anacortes, died January 8, 1997 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bellingham, WA. He was born December 16, 1930 in Bellingham the son of Elmer & Blanche Knutsen. For a few years he lived with his family in Bremerton and then moved back to Bellingham where he graduated from High School in 1949. Donald attended Lanney Institute for Electronics then Berkeley University and graduated as an electronics engineer. He married Marian R. Chase in Bellingham on Sept. 20, 1952. In 1954 he moved to Anacortes. Donald and Jim Fritz built the KAGT radio station in Anacortes, now known as KLKI. Since 1955 he has owned & operated his own company, Micro-Electronics, Inc., and as an Electronic Design Engineer, he invented the invented the emergency locator transmitter for downed aircraft's and pilots. He also built the Recovery Strobe Beacons that flew on the space shuttles. Donald has many other inventions and patents to his credit. In 1994 he was honored by the Who's Who World Wide Registry for outstanding leadership and achievement in his profession. His hobbies included flying his planes, working & tinkering with electronics, and operating his HAM radio, W7ZEG. He is a member of the Anacortes Elks Club and the Fidalgo Masonic Lodge #77 F&AM, and the Anacortes Luthern (sic) Church. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife, Marian Knutsen of Anacortes, 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Don G. & Laura Knutsen, Dave & Pam Knutsen, Jim & Shirley Knutsen all of Anacortes; grandchildren, Chad, Rob, Kevin, Eric, and Kristina; brother and sister-in-law, Loren & Norma Knutsen of Anacortes; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Don has left his family remembering his optimistic views, and positive outlook on life. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 1997 at the Anacortes Christian Church with interment following at Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.
KNUTSEN, Ellen, age 92 years, of 1447 Ellis Street, passed away at the family home Tuesday morning, February 11, (1947) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Knutsen had been a resident of this city for the past forty-seven years, and was an active member of the Central Lutheran Church and the Ladies' Aid Society. She leaves to survive her four sons, A. A. Olsen, city, C. J. Knutsen, city, Otto Knutsen, city and Ben Knutsen, of Tacoma, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Olive Knutsen, city, Mrs. Tobia Knutsen, city, Mrs. Inger Johnsen, city and Mrs. Ella Jensen, city; forty-five grandchildren, seventy-three great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Andrew Knutsen and three children preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted from the Central Lutheran Church, Saturday, February 15, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Earl Solland, pastor, officiating. Interment will be made in Bay View, under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
KNUTSEN, Elmer of Anacortes, 83 years old passed away at a local hospital July 29th, (1980). He was born in South Dakota Feb. 9th, 1897. He lived in this area since 1954. He was married to Blanche Martin in Stanwood, Wash. Oct. 25, 1924. He was retired from the laundry business. He was a member of the Lutheran Church in B'ham. for 82 years. He is survived by his wife Blanche at the Anacortes home, 2 sons, Donald E. & Loren A. both of Anacortes. 1 sister, Helen Myers of Ferndale, 2 brothers Carl Knutsen of El Sobrente, Calif. and Alvin Knutsen of Seatttle. Also 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 1st at 1:00 p.m. at the Evans Engdahlf Funeral Chapel with Pastor Hilary Bitz officiating. Interment will follow at Fern Hill Cemetery.
KNUTSEN, Eric Irving, of Bellingham, WA passed away Sunday, December 30, 2001 in Bellingham. He was 43, born May 24, 1958 in Bellingham to Irving and Hertha (Otterlei) Knutsen. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, Eric graduated from Sehome High School and Western Washington University. He was a private pilot and an avid golfer. He attended Central Lutheran and Christ the King churches. He was preceded in death by his father Irving Knutsen and his sister Virgie Hartford. Survivors include his wife Stephanie Burke-Knutsen, whom he married in 1984; mother, Hertha Knutsen; sisters Karolyn Schwartz and husband Richard; Marci Scott and husband Harold; and 8 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Christ the King Church, 4173 Meridian St., 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2002. Private burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
KNUTSEN, Lewis, age 51 years, passed away at his home, 1218 High Street, Tuesday, March 12, (1946). Mr. Knutsen had resided here the past forty-five years and for many years was the superintendent of the Bloedel Donovan Fuel Department. Deceased was a member of the American Central Lutheran Church and is survivied by the following: The widow, Anna, at home; two daughters, Genevieve Clauson, Cleveland, Ohio, and Lois Knutsen, at home; one son, Dennis, U. S. navy in Manchuria; the mother, Mrs. Ellen Knutsen, in Bellingham; four brothers, Carl J. Knutsen, A. A. Olson, Otto Knutsen, all of Bellingham, Ben Knutsen, of Tacoma; four sisters, Mrs. Victor Jensen, Mrs. Inger Johnson, Mrs. Tobia Knutsen and Mrs. Olive Knutsen, all of Bellingham; also three grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Earl Soiland Friday, March 15, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
KNUTSEN, Mary Ellen, age 65, of 1125 High St., passed away Monday, July 20, (1964). A 40 year resident of Bellingham, Mrs. Knutsen was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Bjarne T. Knutsen at home. Services will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home by Pastor Cordell Baker Thursday, July 23 at 3:00 p.m.
KNUTSEN, Olive Marie, age 80 years, of 315 Virginia Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, June 16, (1954) following an extended illness. Mrs. Knutsen had resided in Bellingham the past 56 years and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. She is survied by two daughters, Mrs. Helen M. Myers, this city, Mrs. Judith A. Norberry, Seattle; four sons, Carl Knutsen, Elmer Knutsen, both Oakland, Calif., Albert of Tacoma, and Alvin of Seattle; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four brothers, A. A. Olson, C. J. Knutsen, both this city, Otto Knutsen, Ferndale, Ben Knutsen Gig Harbor; three sisters, Mrs. Tobia Knutsen, Portland, Mrs. Inger Johnson, Mrs. Ellen Jensen, both of this city, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Clarence Haugen, pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
KNUTSEN, Otto A., age 68 years, passed away at the family home at Route No. 1, Ferndale Saturday, June 20, (1959). Mr. Knutsen had been a 59 year resident of this community and was a farmer and a member of the Central Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include one son, Wesley E. of Route No. 1, Ferndale; four grandchildren; three brothers, Ben of Gig Harbor, Carl J. of Bellingham and A. A. Olson also of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Tobias Knutsen of Sunnyside, Wash., and Inger Johnson of Bellingham; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the Central Lutheran Church Tuesday, June 23, at 1 p.m. with Pastor O. A. Jacobson officiating, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place, Bayview. Casketbearers will be Verle Copeland, Kenneth Loomer, John Closson, Irving Knutsen, Arvid Thompson and Bill Johnson.
KNUTSEN, Tobia O., age 87, of 713 So. 8th St., Sunnyside, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Skiles, Sr. Friday, May 18, (1962). Widow of the late Abel Knutsen, she was a 60 year resident of Bellingham prior to her moving to Sunnyside in 1956. She was a member of the Central Lutheran Church in Bellingham. Survivors are one son, C. A. Knutsen of La Mesa, Calif.; five daughters, Mrs. Walter Skiles, Sr. of Sunnyside; Mrs. Leonard Close of Hanford, Calif.; Mrs. Roy Gano of Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Iva Wold and Mrs. Alvin Johnson both of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Inger Johnson of Bellingham; three brothers, Carl Knutsen of Bellingham; Ben Knutsen of Gig Harbor and A. A. Olson of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at the Central Lutheran Church by Pastor Obed L. G. Vold Tuesday May 22 at 3:00 p.m. under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
KNUTSON, Anny E., age 89, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, Jun 17, 1996 in Bellingham. She was born July 1, 1906 in Stavenger, Norway to Daniel and Martha (Haroldson) Pedersen. A resident of Whatcom County since 1931 and member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Martin B. Knutson in August of 1976. She is survived by her daughter Edna M. Madsen; grandson Martin R. and wife Liesa Krause; 2 great-grandsons, Jerrad and Kyle Krause, all of Bellingham; sister Ruth and husband Lloyd Erickson of Delta, B.C.; brother Pete Pederson of Maple Creek, Sask. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 20, 1996, 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Marvin Knutzen officiating. Arrangements Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jun 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KNUTSON, Anthony J., age 67, of Rt. 3, Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, Nov. 22, (1955) following an extended illness. Mr. Knutson had been a lifetime resident of this community. He was a member of the Lawrence Emanuel Church and a veteran of World War I. He is survived by two brothers, Clem Knutson, of Rt, 3 City, Ingwald Knutson of Ellensburg; one sister, Mrs. E. R. Johnson of Bellingham, many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 25, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Pastor Bremmer officiating. Interment Lawrence Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
KNUTSON, Casper, age 63 years, of Route 2, Ferndale, passed away Tuesday, March 24, (1953) at a Bellingham hospital. Mr. Knutson had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 34 years and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, of Custer, and the Alaska Fisherman's Union. He is survived by two sons Roy, of Bellingham, and Elmer, of Seattle; two brothers, Martin, of Bellingham, and Ingvold, in Norway; one sister, Mrs. Sofa Harestad, in Norway; two grandchildren, Larry and Ann Knutson, of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Theol Hoiland officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.
KNUTSON, Clarence, age 80, of 990 E. Bakerview Rd. passed away Tues. Aug. 9, (1977). Mr. Knutson was a retired railroad engineer & worked with the Olympic Portland Cement Co. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Surviving his wife Margaret, 1 son Lowell of Acme, 8 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church at a later date. Cremation under the direction of Veroskes Bellingham Chapel.
KNUTSON, Clarence Ancel Jr., age 56 of 2527 Victor St., passed away March 21, (1976). He was a lifetime resident of this community, a member of Faith Lutheran Church and Plasterers Local No. 190 of Everett. Surviving wife, Marie, 3 sons, Bob and Gene of Bellingham and Ted of Lynnwood, 2 daughters, Miss Toni Knutson of Bellingham and Floris Dean of Tucson, Arizona, his mother, Emma Ingwersen and stepfather, Dr. C. Ingwersen both of Bellingham, his father, Clarence A. Knutson Sr. and stepmother, Goldie Knutson both of Bellingham, 1 brother, Lowell Knutson of Acme, 2 grandchildren. Funeral services Wed. March 24 at 10:30 a.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Swenson officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
KNUTSON, Clem, age 88, of 708 N. E. 94th Ave., Portland, Ore. passed away May 11, 1979. Born in Lawrence, WA, Feb. 18, 1891. He had been a resident of Portland, Ore. for 20 years. Had been a construction worker until retiring in 1956. Mr Knutson worked for the Whatcom County government for 35 years. His main areas of occupation were pile-driver foreman constructing small county bridges, building ferry slips and driving dolphins & working on river control. In his later years he worked on road maintenance. When he retired, he was the oldest county employee by 15 years. Private services were held.
KNUTSON, Dorothy, 70, Glacier Star Route, died Wednesday (Feb. 9, 1972). Funeral services are pending at Jones Funeral. A 32-year resident, Mrs. Knutson is survived by the husband, Sigfurd; a son, Bob McGrath of Everett; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
KNUTSON, Earl, 1200 Lincoln St., City, passed away Wed. June 19, 1985. Born Aug. 26, 1907 in Lansford, N. Dakota, he was a longtime Whatcom County resident, retired WWU employee and amateur inventor. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy; daughter & son-in-law, Melissa & Allen Pemberton of Beaverton, Oregon; son Ron Knutson, City; grandchildren, Alyssa & Jeffrey Pemberton, Kathy, David, Darrel, John, Gene & Scott Knutson; great granddaughter, Jill Knutson; preceded in death by beloved son Kenneth. No services at Earl's request. Whatcom Cremation Association.
KNUTSON, Gaytha Clareen born May 9, 1920, died April 22, 1997. Preceded in death by her husband Roy Clarence Knutson, parents Wayne & Dorothy Ensign, Brother Wayne York Ensign. Gaytha is survived by her son Larry Roy Knutson, daughter Anne Clareen Baker, grandchildren Karla Lynn Danielson, Adrianne Jean Thoreson, David Alton Flint, Larry Lee Knutson, Lanny Roy Knutson, Sherry Lorraine Higgs, Lacy Tara Thomlinson, great-grandchildren Tiffany Ann Weston, Keenan Alexander Lord, Caleb BenMichel Kasik, Caitlin Roi Chapman, Hubert Kendal Danielson IV, David Lee Danielson, Jessica Leigh Knutson, Aaron David Flint. Sisters Ilora Ensign Green, Shirley Ensign Johnsen, Beverly Ensign Johnson. Aunt Billee Holleman, Brother in Laws Pete Johnson & Bob Johnsen (sic), numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. Memorial Service will be held Saturday May 3, 1997 at the Zion Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. in Ferndale, Washington on Valley View Road. Conducted by Gayth's Brother in Law Pete Johnson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, May 1, 1997) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KNUTSON, Gertrude M. (Gert), age 83, died at home Sunday, June 4, 2000. Preceded in death by her husband William A. Knutson and beloved daughter Karen D. Knutson Tews. She will be deeply missed by her sons, Wiilaim and Rodger Knutson and daughter Robin Knutson, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. No services per Gert's request. ... Arrangements by Bleitz Funeral Home.
KNUTSON, Howard Myron, 44, of 2930 Madrona, passed away at home Sunday, December 15, (1957). Mr. Knutson had been a resident of this community his entire life; had been a driver for Bellingham Builders Supply Co.; was a member of Teamsters' Local 231; and had attended the Broadway United Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives include the widow, Lahoma at the family home; a son, Howard M., Jr., at the family home; two daughters, Mrs. Garnet Gay Todhunter of Bellingham and Miss Gayle Adair Knutson of the family home; a father, Marshal Knutson of Portland, Ore.; mother, Mrs. Allie Harvey of Bellingham; a brother, Leo Knutson of Bellingham, and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Burtenshaw of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Norman B. Harrison Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
KNUTSON, John C., a Portland resident and former chairman of Portland Community Colleges Math and Science Dept, died June 22, 1988 in a Portland hospital. Born in Lawrence, WA, he was a graduate of Mt. Baker Union High School, Deming, in 1940; received his Bachelors Degree in Science from University of Washington; moved to Oregon where he started to teach in 1953. Mr. Knutson was one of the founders of Portland Community College and a highly respected math instructor. In addition to his work at PCC, Mr. Knutson, along with James Rogers, wrote a text book "Elementary Algebra for the College Students" Published in 1967. Survived by his wife Sandra and daughter, Kristi, both of Portland; numerous friends and relatives. No funeral is planned. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jun 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KNUTSON, Josephine B., of 3127 Bennett, passed away Friday, November 7, (1952) at the age of 81, at a local hospital, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Knutson had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 47 years and was a member of the Lutheran Church of Story City, Iowa. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Tom Slusser, Bellingham; two sons, Clarence Knutson, of Bellingham, and Marshall Knutson, of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Melia Mahle, of Minnesota, also seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and two nieces, all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 10th, at 2 p.m. within the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist Jerns Funeral home with the Rev. Alvin Hanson officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
KNUTSON, Kenneth K., of 30208 27th S., Federal Way, March 20, (1976). Beloved husband of Arlynn. Father of Scott, at home; David, Darrel, Gene, John, Kathleen, all of Bellingham. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Knutson, of Bellingham. Brother of Mrs. Melissa Pemberton, of Los Angeles; and Ron Knutson of Seattle. Grandson of Mrs. Hazel Cole of Bellingham. Mr. Knutson was a teacher at Highline Community College. Arrangements were by the Washington Memorial Funeral Home, Seattle. No services were held upon the families request.
KNUTSON, Knute, age 85 of 2513 Utter Street, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, September 16, (1962). Mr. Knutson had resided in this community for the past twenty years, and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church, also a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was preceded in death by his wife Sophia, who passed away in June. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Alma Lierbo, Minot, N. Dak.; two granddaughters, Mrs. Norris Olson, Mountain Home, Idaho; Miss Ardelle Lierbo, North Dakota; one great-grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Kjonaas, Maxbras, North Dakota; Mrs. Bertine Kjonaas, Glenburn, North Dakota; Mrs. Carrie Hanson; Fargo, North Dakota; Miss Betty Braaten, Fargo, North Dakota; three brothers, Andrew Knutson, Barney, North Dakota; Oscar Knutson, Fargo, North Dakota, and Oliver Knutson of Wyndmere, North Dakota. Services will be conducted by Pastor O. K. Blonlie on Wednesday, September 19 at 3 p.m. at the Central Lutheran Church under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Calvary Lutheran Cemetery.
KNUTSON, Leo J., 60, of 1509 E. Victor St., passed away in a local hospital, Sat. Dec. 2, 1978. A lifetime resident of B'ham he is survived by 1 son, James Keeler & a sister, Evelyn Knutson both of B'ham. Services will he held Thurs. Dec. 7th at 1:30 p.m. in Veroske Jerns Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
KNUTSON, Margaret G., age 72 who resided at 2516 North Shore Dr., passed away at her residence January 6, 1984. She had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham and a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive 1 son, Lowell Knutson and wife LaDonna of Acme; 1 brother, H. B. Compton and wife Ethel of Bellingham; a granddaughter, Tonda Robinson of Bellingham, also 6 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and 6 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Washington State Heart Fund. Family burial will be held Tuesday morning in Greenacres Memorial Park with public memorial services Tuesday, January 10, 1:00 p.m. in Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Richard Christenson officiating, under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
KNUTSON, Martin B., age 83 of 2222 J St., passed away Friday, August 27, (1976). Mr. Knutson was a retired fisherman, has been a resident of this community for the past 62 years and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Surviving wife, Anny; 1 daughter, Mrs. Edna Madsen, City; 1 grandson, Martin Robert Krause, City; several nieces and nephews including Roy Knutson, Seattle. Graveside services Monday, Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m., Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Neal Snider officiating. Friends wishing to attend may meet at Jones Funeral Home 1/2 hour earlier.
KNUTSON, Ole, age 74 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Minnie Knutson, Tacoma, Wash., passed away at Tacoma, Sunday, August 5, (1945) following a lingering illness. Mr. Knutson had formerly lived in Bellingham, where he was a barber for many years, having moved to Tacoma about sixteen years ago. He was a member of the Lutheran Church in Story City, Iowa. Surviving relatives include, beside his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Eva Slusser, of Bellingham; two step-sons, Lawrence and John Ellis, of Tacoma; two sisters, Mrs. Dan Davis, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Anna Butter, of Crescent, Okla.; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Thursday, August 9, at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. C. Elroy Shikles, Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
KNUTSON, Ragna Julia, age 62 years, Route 2, Ferndale, passed away at home Wednesday, April 2, (1952) following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Knutson had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 45 years and of the Grandview district for the past 33 years. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Custer. Mrs. Knutson is survived by her husband, Casper; two sons, Roy, of Bellingham, and Elmer, of Seattle; one brother, Fred Rasmussen, of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Saate and Mrs. Anna Morvik, both in Norway; two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 9th at 2 p.m. from the Monroe Chapel in Ferndale, with the Rev. Alf Hjemboe, officiating. Final resting place, Enterprise Cemetery.
KNUTSON, Roy Clarence, age 67 of 3537 Brown Rd., Ferndale, passed away Friday, April 30, 1982. Mr. Knutson had been a life time resident of Whatcom County, was a member of BPO Elks Lodge No. 194, Bellingham, Blaine Eagles Aerie No. 3029, & the Fishermans Union. He is survived by his wife Gaytha Knutson of Ferndale; 1 son, Larry & wife Sandi Knutson of San Leandro, Calif.; 1 daughter, Anne & husband Robert J. Baker of Pasco; an aunt, Annny Knutson of Bellingham; 2 cousins, Arnolda Stakkestad of Bellingham; Edna Madsen of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tues. May 4 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home.
KNUTSON, Sigfurd, 5797 Mt. Baker Highway, age 68, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, (1974). A 30 year resident, Mr. Knutson was a retired maintenance man for the Federal Forest Reserve. Surviving are his father, Samuel Knutson, Seattle; 4 sisters, Mrs. Agnes McDonald, Everett, Wa.; Mrs. Louise Ford, Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Eva Salathe and Mrs. Theresa Olsen, both of Olympia; step-son Bob McGrath, Everett, Wa. Services will be conducted by Rev. Olaf A. Anderson, Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at the Bauer Funeral Chapel in Snohomish, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Private interment will follow in GAR Cemetery, Snohomish, Wa.
KNUTSON, Sophia, age 82, of 2513 Utter St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, June 10, (1962). Mrs. Knutson had lived in Everson for 10 years before coming to Bellingham where she had resided for the past 15 years. She was a member of the Central Lutheran Church and leaves to survive her husband, Knute, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Alma Lierbo of Minot, N. D.; two grandchildren, Mrs. Norris Olson of Mountain Home, Idaho and Miss Ardelle Lierbo of Minot, N. D.; one great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Amanda Semler of Bellingham; two brothers, Alfred Herreid of Williston, N. D., and Edwin Herreid of Tempe, Ariz.; also nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted from the Central Lutheran Church Wednesday, June 13, at 3 p.m. Pastor Obed L. G. Vold officiating, assisted by Pastor O. K. Blumley, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Calvary Cemetery, Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNUTSON, Thelda B., age 75, 641 N. W. Market Street, Seattle, passed away in that City Wednesday, February 2, (1966). A sixty-five year resident of Bellingham before moving to Seattle five years ago, Mrs. Knutson was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Survivors are her husband, Peder K., Seattle; two sons, William A., Seattle, and James W. of Fremont, Calif.; brothers, Edward Jacobson of Seattle, George and Arthur Jacobson of Bellingham; six grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs. Eda Dewey; Mrs. Anna Sandvik; Mrs. Sophie Strand and Mrs. Mae Sandel, all of this City. Services will be conducted by Pastor Obed L. G. Vold, Monday, February 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.
KNUTSON, Willard, age 70, of 210 2nd St., Blaine, passed away in B'ham, Sat. Oct. 29, (1988). He was born February 3, 1918 in Blaine & had been a lifetime resident. He had been a commercial fisherman & a shipwright. He is survived by a son, Gary Knutson of Blaine; daughter, Carol Bibis of Bothell; sister, Mary Peterson of Renton; 6 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Family services will be held at a later date. Under the direction of Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel.
KNUTZEN, Alfred P., age 87 of Rt. 1, Everson, passed away in a local rest home Thursday, February 27, (1964) following an extended illness. He had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1913. He was a retired logger and farmer and had made his home in the Everson and Bellingham areas. He was a member of the Central Lutheran Church and the Ten Mile Grange. Surviving are 4 sons, Harold Knutzen, Burlington; Earl Knutzen and Manley Knutzen, both of Rt. 1, Everson, and Warren Knutzen of Shelton; 3 daughters, Mrs. Anna McAllister, Greenbanks, Wash.; Mrs. Alice McCracken, Kirkland, Wash., and Mrs. Alma Ellingsen of Seattle; 2 brothers, William Knutzen, Burlington and Harry Knutzen of Los Angeles. Also 21 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Central Lutheran Church in Bellingham Saturday, February 29, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Obed L. G. Vold officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
KNUTZEN, Christian Hansen, age 57, passed away suddenly at the family home, 1001 12th St., Thursday, May 29, (1958). Mr. Knutzen had resided in this community for the past 55 years; was owner of the Chris Knutzen Battery Shop, was was a member and had been chairman of the building committee of the Central Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives are his widow, Inga at home; two sons, A. Maurice of Bellingham and Marvin C. at home; one daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Holmes of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; one brother, Albert of Moses Lake, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Karrie Jensen of Bellingham; one step-sister, Mrs. Annie Pedersen and step-mother, Mrs. Peter Knutzen, both in Denmark. The remains will lie in state at the Jones Funeral Home. Services will be conducted from the Central Lutheran Church, Monday, June 2, at 3 p.m., pastor Oscar A. Jacobson officiating. Final resting place Calvary Lutheran Cemetery at Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNUTZEN, Earl, age 80, 1448 Pole Rd., Everson, died Saturday night, Nov. 19, 1988, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bellingham. Survivors include his wife, Alice; two sons, Darrell of Everson and Fred of Big Lake; a daughter, Virginia, of Woodinville; a brother, Manley, of Everson; three sisters, Alice Ridley and Alma Ellingsen, both of Seattle and Anne McAllister of Shelton; and six grandchildren. There will be no services at the wishes of the family. He was a member of Lynden's Lutheran Church and the Lynden Camel's Club. He was a farmer for 20 years and worked in construction here and in Canada.
KNUTZEN, Edgar Alfred, age 33 years, of Wickersham, Wash., passed away suddenly early Monday morning, November 24, (1947) at a local hospital. Mr. Knutzen was a well-known farmer, having resided in Whatcom County his entire life. He was a member of the Mount Olive Lutheran Church of Shelton. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Margaret E. Knutzen; two children, Gerald and Dianne of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred P. Knutzen, city; four brothers, Harold, Route No. 3, city, Earl and Manley, of Everson, Wash., and Warren, of Shelton, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Crawford, of Fairbanks, Alaska, Mrs. Alice McCracken, of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Alma Ellingson, of Seattle, Wash., and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, November 26, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with Rev. George Hankamp, of Lynden, officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
KNUTZEN, Elida A., age 74, of 705 Ohio Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, March 30, (1954). Mrs. Knutzen had resided in this community since 1912 and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive, her husband, Alfred Peter Knutzen, at home; four sons, Harold Knutzen, of Deming; Earl and Manley Knutzen, both of Everson, and Warren Knutzen, of Shelton; three daughters, Mrs. Anne McAllister, of Anchorage, Alaska; Mrs. Alice McCracken and Mrs. Alma Ellingson, both of Seattle; two brothers, Oscar Evenson, of Everett, and Magnus Evenson, of San Francisco; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Vaara, of Stanwood; Miss Bergliot Evenson, of Seattle, and Mrs. Emma Beaver, of San Francisco; 22 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. O. A. Jacobson from the Central Lutheran Church Friday, April 2, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNUTZEN, Evelyn, former Whatcom County resident, died Oct. 15, (1989) at Evergreen Terrace Nursing Home in Mount Vernon. She was 82. At her request there were no services. She was cremated and her ashes were interned in her mother's grave in the Sumas Cemetery. She lived most of her life in Whatcom County. She was an avid bowler and played on several Whatcom County bowling teams. She is survived by four children, Janis Lewis of Mount Vernon, Nola Palmer of Stanwood, Donald Knutzen of Sedro Woolley and John Knutzen of Seattle; two sisters, Lenora Phillips of Spokane and Alice Knutzen of Everson; one brother, Eugene Adams of Nanaimo, B. C.; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
KNUTZEN, Gerry Vike, age 6, of Route 1, Everson, passed away following an accident Thursday, October 5, (1950). Gerry was a member of the Ten Mile Sunday School and was in the second grade at Lynden grade school. Surviving relatives include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Manley Knutzen; two brothers, Brian and Arne Paul, and a sister, Kathleen Mary all at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Knutzen, of Bellingham, and Mr. Herman Holcomb, of Toutle, Wash., and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home Saturday, September 17, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. O. A. Jacobson officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNUTZEN, Inga B., age 90, of 1229 Undine St., passed away Sat. May 8, 1993 in Bellingham. Mrs. Knutzen was born to Henry Broadland and Ellen Vemmestad Broadland on May 17, 1902 in Lyngdal, Norway. She had been a Whatcom County resident since 1920, and was a member of Central Lutheran Church of Bellingham. Survivors: daughter, Marjorie E. Holmes of Bellingham; 2 sons, Pastor Marvin C. Knutzen of Bellingham, A. Maurice Knutzen of Oregon; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services Wed. May 12th, 2:00 p.m., at Central Lutheran Church with Rev. Leonard Ericksen and Rev. Dennis Anderson officiating. Burial to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
KNUTZEN, Jess Harold, age 88, of 1942 Trigg Road, Ferndale, passed away Monday, December 27, 1982. Mr. Knutzen had been a resident of Whatcom County for over 70 years and is survived by 2 sons, John of Seattle; Don of Sedro Woolley; 2 daughters, Janis Lewis of Mt. Vernon; Nola Palmer of Stanwood; 3 brothers, Earl and Manley, both of Everson; Warren of Shelton; 3 sisters, Alice Riddley & Alma Ellingsen, both of Seattle; Ann McAllister of Shelton; 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Robert E. Johnson on Thursday, December 30 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial followed in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNUTZEN, Louise M. - Funeral services for Louise M. Knutzen, 62, 1942 Trigg Rd., Ferndale, were held Tuesday in Moles Funeral Home. She died Thursday (March 8, 1973). Mrs. Knutson (sic) had lived in the county 16 years. She is survived by the husband, Harold and two daughters. Rev. Ronald Moen officiated at the 1:30 p.m. service. Burial followed in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNUTZEN, Maurice - A memorial service for A. Maurice "Morrie" Knutzen of Oregon City, Ore., will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 2 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellingham. Mr. Knutzen died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in Oregon City. He was 75. Born Aug. 9, 1924, to Chris and Inga Knutzen in Bellingham, he earned a master's degree in elementary education from Western Washington University. Mr. Knutzen served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. In 1947, he married Isabelle Griswold of Bellingham. Mr. Knutzen was a teacher in the Bellingham area for 12 years before moving Oregon City. Survivors include his wife, of the family home sons Nicholas of Oregon, Peter Knutzen of Oregon City and Andrew and Anthony Knutzen, both of Oregon daughters Maryanne Perdue of Clackamas, Ore., Connie Knutzen of Oregon and Martha Knutzen of San Francisco sister Marjorie Holmes and brother Marvin Knutzen, both of Bellingham and three grandchildren.
KNUTZEN, Oscar P., age 67 years, of 1418 Rural Avenue, passed away suddenly Monday, April 7th, (1952). Mr. Knutzen was a former resident of Lynden and had resided at his present home for the past 2 1/2 years. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Lynden and a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Knutzen is survived by his wife, Violet; one daughter, Mrs. Lovell Dixon, of Temple City, Calif.; two grandchildren, Linda and Duane Dixson, of Temple City, Calif.; one brother Chris H. Knutzen, and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Jensen, both of Bellingham, and many other relatives. Private funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m., within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. Oscar A. Jacobson, pastor of the Central Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
KNUTZEN, Violet M., age 64, of 1398 Rural Avenue, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, October 26, (1955). Mrs. Knutzen had resided in this community for the past 50 years, and leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Lovell Dickson of Temple City, Calif.; two grandchildren, Duane Dickson of Atlanta, Ga., and Miss Linda Dickson of Temple City, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Helferich, of Rt. 2, Ferndale, and Miss Ina Colyer of Lynden; three brothers, Francis Taylor and George Colyer, both of Wenatchee, and Floyd Taylor of Everson, also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Pastor O. A. Jacobson, Friday, October 28, at 9 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

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