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Meghan Knutson Obituary
Meghan Laurie Knutson passed away on July 27, 2009 from cancer at the young age of 27.
Meghan was born September 3, 1981 in Santa Cruz. She grew up in Ben Lomond and attended San Lorenzo Valley high school. She graduated with honors from San Francisco State University, where she earned a B.S. in Hospitality Management and minored in Business Administration. She accomplished all of this while working full time for Anolik Law Corporation in San Francisco.
Meghan was an avid reader and writer. She enjoyed baking, scrap booking, watching movies and spending time with friends and family. Meghan played many sports and loved playing games. She was a season ticket holder for the NBA Golden State Warriors. Her biggest passion was traveling. She traveled to Ireland, Spain, the Caribbean, England, Canada, Hawaii, Mexico and across the U.S.
Meghan faced her battle with cancer as she had every other challenge in her life - with fierceness, determination, incredible courage and extraordinary tenacity. She was a constant source of inspiration to her family, friends and care providers.
Meghan is survived by her parents Brian and Beverley Knutson; her sister Sarah Knutson; her brother Brody Knutson; her boyfriend Michael Hyland; Grandpa Bob and her loving aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Meghan's honor August 14, 2009, at the Felton Guild, 5449 Hwy 9 in Felton, CA from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. At Meghan's request, those who attend the celebration are asked not to wear black. Flowers may be sent to Meg's Celebration of Life in c/o the Felton Guild.
Meghan "We miss you and we love you. We will remember forever your amazing strength, beauty and intelligence, your lifting laugh and incredible capacity to love all those around you. From your family and friends, for all the love you gave and give, thank you."
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Memories and Condolences
for Meghan Knutson
Robert Landergren
August 24, 2009
Dear Knutson family, Mike and friends,
Losing Meghan to this horrible twist of fate has left a space in my life which can never be filled. I will miss her forever, but I'm so grateful to have had her be a part of my life, however briefly. Meghan was the maid of honor at our wedding in 2004, and before that was one of our dearest friends. I remember her laugh, her smile, how wise beyond her years she always seemed to be. I loved her with all my heart, and I miss her every single day. I went out to Santa Cruz last week, just to remember her. I went to places we'd visited, and sat on the rocks by the lighthouse trying to remember everything I could about her. Memory is a precious thing, and I hope to keep those memories with me the rest of my life. I'll always be grateful for the time we had together Meghan, and to Brian, Beverley, Brody, Sarah and Mike, thank you for raising and caring for such a special, wonderful person. She was truly one of a kind.
Love,
Robert Landergren
Dan Marshall
August 15, 2009
Meghan you are missed by all you touched. You were such a strong link in your very large and loving family.
shannon johnson
August 13, 2009
My dear, sweet Meghan, you were a kind, loving and remarkable woman! I am so blessed to have known you! You will be missed terribly.
August 13, 2009
I miss you Meggie.
Nicole Warne-McGraw
August 13, 2009
Meghan's life is an inspiration. Blessings to the Knudsen and Hyland families as they grieve her loss.
Allison Ryan
August 12, 2009
I did not have to know Meghan well at all to know how much her family and friends meant to her. She had an infectious smile that would light up a room. That smile will always be remembered.
Dorothy and Dennis Ward
August 10, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
August 10, 2009
I'll always love you Meggy.
Britni Knuson
August 10, 2009
I will always remember Meghan and the experiences we had as kids growing up. She always carried the most beautiful smile and was such a great person inside and out. She was so blessed with a wonderful family and amazing experiences. I love Meghan, and my heart reaches out to everyone in the Knutson family. She will always be remembered and definently missed. I love you MEG!!!
Jewels North
August 7, 2009
To the Knutsons, Thank You for being such absolutely wonderful people. I'm so sorry such an important part of your team has to sit on the bench for awhile. Love, Jewels
Nina Wright
August 7, 2009
I will never forget Meghan. She was one of my very best friends. She had the best laugh and she was so much fun to be around. She was really an old soul--she was so wise and focused. She was just an all around impressive person. She was physically gorgeous but she also had a beautiful inside. I am so honored that she was my friend and the Maid of Honor in my wedding. I will never forget her.
To the Knutson family and Mike--I am so sorry for your loss. You are an incredible group of loving people and one of the closest families I have ever seen. I am so sorry that you have lost Meghan.
Love,
Nina Wright
Pat Leguillon
August 7, 2009
Your presence will be with us always. Love Pat
Shannon McNickle
August 7, 2009
I will always remember Meghan's beautiful smile.
Sandy Keblbeck
August 7, 2009
May you find comfort in your family and friends that surround you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sandy
Geraldine Woodward
August 7, 2009
May God Bless And Keep You in this time of sorry. Love Ya 2009 Geraldine!
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