KAREN MARGARET PETERSON

KAREN MARGARET KNOPSNYDER PETERSON Karen Knopsnyder passed away November 19, 2010, at 66 years of age. Born to Margaret and Irvin Robert Knopsnyder of Colton, CA, on February 14, 1944, she was a lifelong resident of Colton and Grand Terrace. She attended Colton High, graduating in 1961. She worked as a draftsman and sign maker at Patton State Hospital. She retired from there in 1997 with over 20 years of service. After retirement, she created her own business, Elope at Home, to serve others in the capacity of a wedding officiant for over 12 years, having done her last ceremony just weeks before her passing. she loved the joyousness of weddings. She is survived by her son, Sean Engelman (Arcata, CA); her daughter, Elecia White and her husband, Christopher White (San Jose, CA); her granddaughters, Sean and Maya Engelman (San Bernardino, CA). A Wake will be held at her home on Saturday, December 4th at 1 P.M. Light refreshment will be served. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you tell a funny story.