Kerensa Knowles was born November 10, 1980, in Plantation, FL. She graduated from Poway High School in Poway, CA, and from the University of California Irvine. Before receiving her Master of Social Work from San Diego State University, Kerensa worked with autistic children. Afterwards, she worked as a social worker with St. Michael Hospice.
Kerensa is survived by her daughter, Hazelle Cora Knowles; her mother, Barbara Jane Donselman; and two brothers, Travis Edward Donselman and David Erik Donselman. She is predeceased by her father, Henry Martin Donselman, and her husband, John Knowles.
Kerensa will be remembered for her love of her daughter and of all children.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 30470 Pauba Road, Temecula.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations toward an educational fund for Kerensa's 10 month old daughter, Hazelle.
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I miss you, Buddy. It's not the same without you. I hope I can repay all the love you gave me through Hazelle.
Travis Donselman
March 30, 2015
Dear Jane, Travis, and Dave,
Jennifer called me with the terrible news tonight.
It is so tragic, and still unbelievable.
I remember when Kerensa, Travis, and Jennifer were all in fourth grade together.
Time has flown, and all the kids turned out well.
But this is not how it's supposed to end.
Our prayers will always be with you, and Kerensa, and Baby Hazel.
Sherry Spivey
November 4, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family and specially to Hazel.
Thomas Scalese
October 30, 2013
Dear Jane,
I was so shocked to just happen to glance at the local newspaper's obituaries and your daughter's photo caught my attention as she was born around the same time as my 2 younger daughters and went to Poway High where my girls attended. Then I read the ariticle and was shocked to see your name, Jane. I immediately called my daughter, Christina, who you so lovingly tutored when she was struggling to get her Preschool Teacher's License (which she did get), and of course, she remembered Kerensa well from being over at your house. Our hearts are broken for your loss and today, the day of the service, I have been praying for God's comfort and peace for you and your family as you say your final goodbyes.
Christina and I have mentioned you over the years and heard you were back in the area again. We hope that we can reconnect, but sorry that it is on such a sad note. May Jesus hold your hand as you walk through this time of sorrow.
Love, Carol and Jon Groseth and
Christina Labin
Carol Groseth
October 26, 2013
I am so sorry! I wish I could attend the memorial. Thoughts to her and Johns family.
Tana Scalese
October 24, 2013
My deepest condolences to the family. She was such a blessing and I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to know her. She will be greatly missed.
Nicole McGee
October 23, 2013
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