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Joe KNYPSTRA
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Joe KNYPSTRA

Joe KNYPSTRA

1920 - 2022

Joe KNYPSTRA obituary, 1920-2022, Kelowna, BC

BORN

1920

DIED

2022

Joe KNYPSTRA Obituary

KNYPSTRA, Joe (Jisk): January 3, 1920 - July 10, 2022 Joe Knypstra passed away on July 10, 2022 at the age of 102. Joe will be remembered for his positive outlook by all those who knew him. He was predeceased by his wife Frances (2017) and grandchild Michelle Krayco (2013). Joe will be forever loved and missed by his family - children John and Marijke (Dave); stepchildren Douglas (Norma), Carolyn (Carl) and Christine (Ron); grandchildren Nicole (Hugh), Megan (Chris) and Carly (Alex); great grandkids Mac and Fitz; Michelle's 5 children and 2 grandchildren - close friends John and Barb Pettifer, the staff and residents at the Concorde where he lived for 17 years, and his friends at the Salvation Army Church. Special thanks to Dr Kilian, the Level 5 staff at the Penticton Regional Hospital, the Concorde staff, and friend Deb Lougheed. The family expresses its deepest gratitude to John and Barb Pettifer for their never-ending support of both Joe and Fran over the years. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Penticton Salvation Army Church, 2469 South Main St, on September 10 at 2 pm.

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Published by Okanagan Valley Newspaper Group on Jul. 21, 2022.

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Sue Austin

July 29, 2022

I am extremely saddened to hear of Joe's passing.
He was such an absolute "Ray of Sunshine" to be around!!

I met Joe about 7 years ago through the Pharmacy, where I work.
He would come in on Fridays, greet me with a glorious smile, and we would chit chat on like two old friends.

Joe was SPECIAL, and after seeing him, my day was always that much better!

It amazed me that Joe was such a bright shining light, despite the atrocities and horror he had endured during the war, especially the two years he spent in the concentration camp.
Somehow, Joe was able to turn darkness into light, everywhere he went.
Leaving everyone who crossed his path in a more lively and happier place.

In the last few years our visits were very limited because of his failing sight. I would see him at the Concorde from time to time and we would catch up.

I am truly grateful to have known Joe and call him a "friend"!
Sue

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Memorial Events
for Joe KNYPSTRA

Sep

10

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Penticton Salvation Army Church

2469 South Main St, BC