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EILEEN KNICKERBOCKER Obituary

KNICKERBOCKER, EILEEN FRANCIS Eileen Francis Knickerbocker passed away peacefully January 23, 2012, at her home in San Diego. She was born on May 22, 1936, to William and Lotty Kneisly. Eileen is survived by her three sons Chris, Jason, and Adam, and grandchildren Kelsey (21), Abigail (18), Kendall (17), Madeline (14) and Preston (11). Our Mom/Nana will always be remembered as being sweet and caring, loved books and cats, and the outdoors, beach, camping and nature. We love you Mom/Nana!

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jan. 31, 2012.

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Theresa Wilson

January 31, 2012

Chris, Jay Bird and Adam, Your mom was a good friend and fellow camper. I am sad to hear of her passing and will keep her in my prayers.

Robert Mante

January 31, 2012

Adam, my sincerest condolences. I wish I had the very words, but how weak and fruitless any words would be for your grief and loss so overwhelming. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless

Pat Brentnall

January 31, 2012

Dear Jason& Adam- I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom,Tony had mentioned that she was not well before Christmas. Although we lived nearby in Scripps Ranch I didnt get to know her really well as she worked daily but we did meet up watching both the "sons" in our families play ball.I will remember her in my prayers.

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