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C. W. Joe Knight
04/03/1933 — 02/17/2003
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Elsmore, Kansas
C. W. Joe Knight
C. W. Joe Knight, 69, of Richland, passed away at home in the presence of his family on February 17, 2003.
Joe was born April 3, 1933, in Elsmore, Kansas and moved to Portland, OR, and then on to Springfield, OR with his mother, Doretta and father, Raymond. He graduated from high school in Springfield in 1951. Joe entered the Navy in 1951 where he served for 4 years and received numerous service medals before his honorable discharge in 1955. He then moved to Richland in 1956 where he met and married his wife, Laura.
Joe had never met a stranger, and the word NO was not a word in his vocabulary. He was always helping and doing for someone.
Joe graduated from J. M. Perry Institute in 1960 in refrigeration and air conditioning and worked many years in construction. He also helped build FFTF and WPPSS plants 1-4. He then worked at Hanford until retirement in 1994. He loved to fish, hunt and camp out, but most of all, he loved to help other people.
He was a member of Elks Lodge 2755, Plumbers and Steamfitters 598, a life member of V.F.W. 7952, and a member of the American Rifle Association. He was also a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
His father, Raymond, preceded Joe in death.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Laura; his mother, Doretta of West Richland; daughter, Paula and husband, Jim Kelly, and two grandsons, Brian and Mikel Kelly, all of West Richland. He also leaves many cousins and hundreds of friends. Joe will be sorely missed.
A Vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2003, at Einans Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2003, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be at Einans Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. today and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, 1126 Long Ave., Richland, WA 99352 or to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.
All of us from the Chet & Delores Hammack family want to send our deepest sorrow at the news of Joes passing. We all have fond memories of him and his family; he was a wonderful man.
We know dad is up there waiting with his cribbage board to challenge again one of his best friends.
We had hoped to make a visit real soon after Tanya brought us the news. We recently acquired some pictures of the good old days of the families gatherings. We would like you, Laurie, to have them.
Unfortunately, we can not make the service, but know our deepest and warmest thoughts are with you and the family during this hard time in your lives. Please accept our prayers for peace and strength.
Patty and Bill Crane
Chet and Cath Hammack and Family Tanya Zaugg and Family, Lance, and Bob
Kathy and Andre Cunningham and Family Jensen, Tocarra, and Devin
Debbie and Sid Cline
To Joe’s Family,
I worked with Joe for several years out at Hanford. I had a lot of respect for Joe and his work. He was a great guy to work with and always had a smile…my sincere sympathies to you all.
Mike Cook
We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing from this earthy life. We know he now shares his awesome spirit with those who have passed before. Our sympathy and prayers are with Laurie and family. What a privilage it was to share a bit of Joe’s life.
I first met Joe setting up booths for Sausagefest many years ago. It was my first time helping and Joe’s confidence and broad smile put me at ease. We worked together many times after that and it was always a pleasure and I knew if I got in trouble I could count on Joe to find a solution and make things work. Over the years I saw him many times at 8 a.m. Mass. He always had a broad smile and a firm handshake. He was a warm and personable individual and will be missed.
It’s been about five months since we lost Joe. At the time it seems like a bad dream, and I refused to let myself believe that I would never be able to see Joe as I walked into church on Sundays. My life was very filled with school and sports so I never really got the time to actually sit down and think about this great loss. However, as the summer came upon me I started to realize that camping would never be the same without waking up every morning to Joe cooking a huge meal. I would never be able to go on the fishing trips we had planned. And I would never again climb up on his lap to get a back rub, even though I was almost as tall as him. Every tear that I had pushed back at the time of his death has now caught up to me and I feel the horrible loss that others felt in late February. I only hope that Joe knows that I love him with ever part of my heart and that not only my summers but my years to come won’t be the same with out him. I miss him very much and would give anything just to see him one last time.
All of us from the Chet & Delores Hammack family want to send our deepest sorrow at the news of Joes passing. We all have fond memories of him and his family; he was a wonderful man.
We know dad is up there waiting with his cribbage board to challenge again one of his best friends.
We had hoped to make a visit real soon after Tanya brought us the news. We recently acquired some pictures of the good old days of the families gatherings. We would like you, Laurie, to have them.
Unfortunately, we can not make the service, but know our deepest and warmest thoughts are with you and the family during this hard time in your lives. Please accept our prayers for peace and strength.
Patty and Bill Crane
Chet and Cath Hammack and Family Tanya Zaugg and Family, Lance, and Bob
Kathy and Andre Cunningham and Family Jensen, Tocarra, and Devin
Debbie and Sid Cline
To Joe’s Family,
I worked with Joe for several years out at Hanford. I had a lot of respect for Joe and his work. He was a great guy to work with and always had a smile…my sincere sympathies to you all.
Mike Cook
We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing from this earthy life. We know he now shares his awesome spirit with those who have passed before. Our sympathy and prayers are with Laurie and family. What a privilage it was to share a bit of Joe’s life.
I first met Joe setting up booths for Sausagefest many years ago. It was my first time helping and Joe’s confidence and broad smile put me at ease. We worked together many times after that and it was always a pleasure and I knew if I got in trouble I could count on Joe to find a solution and make things work. Over the years I saw him many times at 8 a.m. Mass. He always had a broad smile and a firm handshake. He was a warm and personable individual and will be missed.
It’s been about five months since we lost Joe. At the time it seems like a bad dream, and I refused to let myself believe that I would never be able to see Joe as I walked into church on Sundays. My life was very filled with school and sports so I never really got the time to actually sit down and think about this great loss. However, as the summer came upon me I started to realize that camping would never be the same without waking up every morning to Joe cooking a huge meal. I would never be able to go on the fishing trips we had planned. And I would never again climb up on his lap to get a back rub, even though I was almost as tall as him. Every tear that I had pushed back at the time of his death has now caught up to me and I feel the horrible loss that others felt in late February. I only hope that Joe knows that I love him with ever part of my heart and that not only my summers but my years to come won’t be the same with out him. I miss him very much and would give anything just to see him one last time.
I was so sorry to hear about Joe passing.My condolences to all his family. I started working at hanford in 1964. Worked with Joe for many years.Helped build FFTF with Joe. We were 20 days apart in our age’s. We kidded each other about who was the oldest. I told him he would have to respect his elders. Again I am so sorry. I will miss you.
Oh… I was just going through my baby book, and found a picture of Joe and Laura playing cards at our house, and another of Paula at my birthday party…
Then mom sent me this news!
I we are so sorry for your loss… so many wonderful memories!!
He was an amazing person – and will be truly missed!
With Love
Max Hopson
Connie
Kelly Dunn
sorry i am unable to be with you in rembering joe.i have a family funeral in walla walla. but we are rembering fishing ,camping and all good times with our perkins look alike..love audrey and jerrie perkins
Joe along with his family and ours go back a long ways. We first worked together on some of the same crews with General Electric in the early 60’s. Over the years we camped,hunted,fished,snowmobiled &God knows what all. I,m going to miss you Buddy.
Our hearts are sadden and he will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him.One of the best memories in my life was to know Joe.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Joe was a very special man! He gave so much of himself to everyone he knew…he had a smile from ear to ear all the time and you couldn’t help but smile back!!! Our lives were enriched by having known him. Our thoughts and our prayers are with all of you…God Bless
Paula,
We were sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim, and your family.
David and Linda Rodriguez
I was very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. It was always a pleasure to see Joe around town. His positive outlook and gleaming smile could always brighten any day. It was my pleasure to know him. I still have pictures of Joe, Laura, my dad Paul Davis and mom Kathy Williamson frolicking along the beach posing for those old wacky pictures. Joe was always fun loving and well respected by our family. I remember as a kid riding motor cycles with Joe & Paula and later playing softball with Jim Kelly.
Our thoughts and prayer’s are with you all.
Love from Larry Davis & Family
My deepest sympathies to Joe’s family. I’d only actually met Joe a few times, but I’ve heard my dad talk about Joe, about driving or working with Joe, about going fishing with Joe, and countless other stories, that I’ve known for a long time that Joe was one very special guy!!!! He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
My sincere condolences to all of you.
Bev Don’s daughter
To the Knight family, we will miss always seeing Joe around town and his ready smile. You were right when you said that he never knew a stranger. He was a great son and dad and husband. He will be missed. Our prayers are with each of you. Love, Nat and Janis
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Laurie and your family at this difficult time. God Bless
Some of my best memories are from when our families spent time together. We are so sorry for your loss.
We’ll miss you Joe.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family
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