Longview, Washington
1974 - 2007
Bud Edward Knapp, 33, of Longview passed away at home Dec. 18, 2007.
He was born Jan. 26, 1974, in Longview to Orville Mahlon Knapp and Carolyn Jean Hurst. Bud was a 1992 graduate of Mark Morris High School, then joined the Army from 1992 to 1994.
He married Jennifer Alyce West on Aug. 21, 2004, in Lake Tahoe, Nev.
Bud was a heavy equipment operator out of Local 701 for 13 years. He enjoyed golfing, camping, hunting and was a wiz at trivia. Bud was an avid Seahawks fan. He made everyone laugh and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a fun-loving guy.
He was preceded in death by his father; his stepfather, Lyle Wayne Vogel; a sister, Amy Sue West; his "Nanna" Edna Porter; and grandpa Earl Hurst.
Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Jean Vogel of Longview; his wife, Jennifer Alyce Knapp at home; two daughters, Natacha Huntington of Longview and Alison Knapp of Renton; a son, Ryan Knapp of Renton; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lyle and Donna West; two brothers, James Vogel and Adam West; four sisters, Jeana George, Suzan Burns, Ronda Thorsen and Karla Tripp; four nephews, Hayden George, Blake Thorsen, Ethan Doothit and Sean Tripp; three nieces, Taylor Courser, Savanna Spain and Haley Tripp; and his friends, Josh Brittain, Dennis McCarthy Jr., Tony Jones, Jess Conner and Dwight Parker.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at North Lake Baptist Church with pastors Larry Russell and Mark Schmutz officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made at Mint Valley Federal Credit Union, 3225 Washington Way, Longview, WA 98632 in Bud and Jennifer's name.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Columbia Funeral Service.
Please sign the guest book at www.tdn.com/obits.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily News (Longview, WA).
Hey dad, I wanted to write after so many years showing I never forgot about you. I know you have seen the person I have become today and I hope I have made you proud. I know I wasn't the star football player you wanted me to be but I do hope I have made you proud of the things I have done. I hope I get to see you again one day. I love you and always will.
Ryan Knapp
November 10, 2024 | Longview, WA | Son
Hi daddy it is alison I miss you and I heard what happened to you you will always be I my Hart I love you I will always be your little girl daddy wen I die I will be happy because I will be with you I will see you in heaven some day i love you daddy love you
alison knapp
October 06, 2013 | Longview, WA
Bud I miss you SO much! You were like a little brother to me! There's not a day that goes by I don't think about you! I just have to keep believing your with my.sister Terra whom you never met and uncle Mark & aunt Nadine! I love you so very much little brother! XO
September 11, 2012
Bud you were always a great friend, I just found out.. I will miss you, you made me laugh everyday we hung out together. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Chad Higgins
Chad Higgins
September 10, 2012 | Vancouver, WA
Hello Bud. I miss you so much. I wish you an I could have been in better contact. I miss the laughs we had and the good times. I talk to your mom all the time and she is doing fine. She misses you so much and so do I. Tell grandpa Earl that I love him and I miss you both so very much. Take care of yourself and watch over everybody. I also wish that you could have met Eldon and my kids and got to know them better.
Love always,
Jill
December 19, 2009
My little brother it has been two long years since you left us we all still have heavy hearts, but we remember all the good times we shared. I miss you very much.Ryan and alison are doing good they are getting so big. I wish you were here to see all this. I know you are in your own way.We love and miss you each and everyday. Love Jeana
December 19, 2009
Hey Bud,
Cannot beleive its been 2 years we all miss you so much. It gets so lonely without you sometimes & I miss you so very much. You will always be my heart, you are the best son a Mother could ever have, but someday I will be with you. Love Mos
Mos Vogel
December 18, 2009 | Longview, WA
Bud,
Mos is ok, your babies stayed with me this week, Ryan on Tuesday & Ali on thursday. We had a nice time. All is well here, as always we miss your laughter & the smiling face of yours. Tell we meet again Son. Love Mos
Carolyn Vogel
June 27, 2009 | Longview, WA
Happy Valentine's Day Bud,
Mom was to see you that day & for some reason it was a very hard day.
I miss you more & more each & everyday. Part of my heart will always be with you. So when I see you again my heart will be on the mend. I miss seeing you drive up to the house & say hey Mos. I miss spending our times together so much, it just a aching feeling. You have always tugged at my heart. Some sweet day I will be with you for my hugs that I long for. I cry alot because you are...
February 17, 2009 | Longview, WA
