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Diane Knapp Obituary
DIANE HELEN
Knapp, Diane Helen 79, a 20 year resident of Ocala passed away April 30, 2019 after a brief illness.
She was born March 8, 1940 in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in Education in 1965, and taught first grade for 33 years. She retired in 1998 and moved to Ocala, Florida.
She is survived by her husband, of 52+ years Peter T. Knapp, and a sister, Mary Beth
Benoit & husband, Craig; a brother, David Swart & wife, Edna; and their sons, Brian & Christopher.
She is predeceased by a brother, Judson P. Swart (Bucky) and her parents, Judson P. Swart and Vyla V. Swart.
Also surviving her are Bucky's wife, Marti Swart; and their son, Stephan and daughter Lisa; and their spouses and children.
Since moving to Florida she has sung in her church choir, played bells in the Bell Choir, and has enjoyed Cross Stitching all her life.
A memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday
May 10th at Ocala West United Methodist Church at 9330 SW 105th St., Ocala, Florida 34481. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Marion County, or the Music Department at Ocala West United Methodist Church. Arrangements made by Hiers Baxley Funeral Services.
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Ron and Shirley Nielson
May 22, 2019
Prayers for comfort during this very difficult time. She will truly be missed. We all loved her so much. Remembering all the wonderful times we have spent together
May 9, 2019
Pete, So sorry to hear of Diane's passing. Caron and I hold fond memories of our times together at Trinity in Flushing. We frequently pass your former residence and wonder what journey in life you have been traveling. May God give you peace and comfort at this time and always.
Dean & Caron Mosey
Flushing, MI
May 9, 2019
Deepest sympathy to the family. Thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
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Mick and Alice Dowd
May 7, 2019
Our condolences. May God lift you at this difficult time.
CW/JW
May 6, 2019
Sorry to hear of Diane's passing. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to her family. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope. And, that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.
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