Marilyn-Knapp-Obituary

Marilyn Knapp

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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DIED
January 30, 2025
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Marilyn Knapp, age 93, of Grand Rapids, went on January 30, 2025, to live with Jesus, her Savior. For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21. She is survived by many cousins that truly loved her as a mother and many dear friends all over the world. After graduating from Calvin...

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Marilyn was the hands and feet of Jesus wherever she went. She loved everyone and never gossiped or talked negatively but was always a light that shone steadily.

Marilyn prayed for my father for 25 years before he and my mother came to Jesus in faith. My parents told us about how different she was yet instead of seeming strange, you wanted to be around her. My mother once said, "I love you boys and wouldn´t trade you for anything, but sometimes I feel a little jealous of all the places she´s seen and people she has met and the significant ways she has made the world a better place.

Marilyn was a radiant light of love. Fondly remembered by her favorite nurse, Sara.

Marilyn lived the way I believe the saints lived while here on earth. Every thing she said or did, every breath she took was to love and serve her beloved Jesus and the Body of Christ on earth. She was one of the finest examples of true holiness and love for God that I ever experienced. When she was in my home, the presence of the Lord was always with her. I am grateful to God that I was blessed to have known her in this life. May you rejoice, Marilyn, in the company of the Saints and Our...

We met her our 1st year of J&F camp! What a blessing she was. We were pen pals for the last few years. I know she is happy to be home.