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Gertrude May Knopp
12/26/1916 — 08/02/2013
From Richland, WA, USA | Born in Pasco, WA
Gertrude May Knopp
Gertrude May Knopp
Gertrude was born December 26, 1916 to Fred and Lura Harris
She passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at age 96.
She graduated from Pasco High School 1936. She married Ralph Knopp Dec. 26, 1939 they lived in Wilson Creek, Wa. from 1939-1945. In October 1945 they moved to Colville, Wa. They raised their 11 children on the family dairy farm. From 1979-2007 they lived in Warden and Moses Lake area, Her husband passed away in 2002. From 2007 to present time Gertrude resided at Eagle Assisted Living in Richland, Wa. She was passionate about gardening and farming.
She is survived by Laura and Gary Hills of Lone Pine, Mt., Lloyd and Mary Ann Knopp of Moses Lake, Wa., Ruth and Jim Harpe of Milton-Freewater, Or., Merle and Bonnie Knopp of Burbank, Wa., Gordon and Joyce Knopp of Ephrata, Wa., Martha and Rich Wise of Imbler, Or., Ethel Knopp of Kennewick, Wa., Paul and Rene Knopp of Delta Junction, Ak., Geneva Welke, of Stayton, Or., Eileen and Jon Nap of Deer Park, Wa., and Lowell and Carol Knopp of La Grande, Or.,
Gertrude is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 63 great- grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She has sisters: Lucille Olsen, Mary Ketchersid, and brother, Alvin and Fern Harris, all of Pasco, Wa.
She is preceded in death by parents; Fred and Lura Harris; husband, Ralph Knopp; brothers, Wallace and William Harris, and granddaughter Susann Knopp.
There will be visitation and viewing at Einan's Funeral Home in Richland on Saturday, August 10 from 6:00pm-9:00pm and Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 2:00pm-6:00pm.
Funeral will be held in Ephrata, Monday August 12, 11 am at ERC Bldg. 112 Basin St. SW. There will be a potluck luncheon immediately following service at the same hall.
Graveside service and burial will take place at 3 pm in the Wilson Creek Cemetery. There will be parking attendants at entrance to assist in parking. Einan's Funeral Home Richland is handling funeral arrangements
I got to sit down at a family reunion this past spring with her. She was so very sweet. my condolences to everyone.
I got to sit down at a family reunion this past spring with her. She was so very sweet. my condolences to everyone.
Gertrude and Ralph were great neighbors in Warden. They were always busy in their garden and very welcoming when neighbors especially the kids visited. Inviting the kids over to “pull taffy” was a favored activity and memory of our own children. Dressing up on Halloween to greet the tricker-treaters with coffee grounds all over her face, was quite typical of the fun to be found in Gertrude and Ralph seemed to get a big kick out of the whole picture. My favorite story we continue to tell, is when we butched Mara’s sheep one fall. We did this while she was gone, but non-the-less, she knew. So she did what any little 8 year old would do. She ran away. Straight up to the corner to Gertrude. I had watched her go, knowing she needed the consolation of her friendly neighbor. Gertrude told Mara the story of the first time she had to butcher a turkey. It helped her understand a little, but she continues to bring it up to this day and Gertrude’s memory lives on.
My Deepest Sympathies to the Knopp Family. My late husband Dan was a good friend to Paul; he shared so many memories with me after we married about his good neighbors the Knopps. The family moved shortly after we married, so I didn’t get to know them as well as Dan. My heart goes out to the entire Knopp family during this sad time. May all your wonderful memories of your mother give you strength in the days ahead, She will be missed by all that knew her.
I am sorry for your loss. YOur Mother and Father were wonderful to me. I worked for them one summer before I graduated from High School in Colville. Your Mom taught me to butcher chickens, help out in the garden and do what ever chore needed done. I remember Laura best as she I believe was the oldest, and such a sweet girl. What a wonderful family, I have often wondered when I pass by your place where everyone went. I lived in the Highlands and was a middle child of 11, so was used to a large family and hard work. Be proud of the strong work ethic they taught.
Sincerely,
Nora Rappe
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