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Joseph KNOWLES Obituary
(Joe)
Nov. 20, 1960 to April 11, 2012
A native Sacramentan, Joe graduated from McClatchy High School, Sacramento City College and University of California, Davis. Joe was an employee of the Chemistry Lab at Sacramento City College. Joe died unexpectedly from a heart attack while jogging. He is survived by his parents, John and Della Knowles, brother Thomas Knowles, sister-in-law Heathyr and two beloved nieces, Cora Ann and Thea Claire. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Peggy and August Sagehorn, Joseph Leo Knowles and Claire Knowles Stephenson. Joe followed his dreams. He was an international traveler, SCUBA diver instructor, fitness buff, cowboy, pursuer of knowledge and a great story teller and mime. He leaves many relatives and friends locally and internationally. Joe recently found his home in the Jewish Faith. He had his Bar Mitzvah in November 2011. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Tuesday April 17, 2012 (TODAY) at 2:00 PM at Home of Peace cemetery chapel, 6200 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Lombard and Company, Sacramento, CA.
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for Joseph KNOWLES
Ryan Conlan
April 11, 2024
Such a kool cat love you always brother
Ryan J Conlan
April 11, 2023
Joe was cool hand Luke incarnated. We all looked up to him. He was all class.
Martin Wolf
April 11, 2022
cu yours Martin
Phoebe Baker
April 15, 2013
Joe….I think you are greeting my fun loving friend Sara who we lost to cancer three weeks ago……she will search for hawaiian bottles with you….of that I am sure…..till we meet again….
January 6, 2013
It had been several years since I last talked with Joe, so today I decided to do a net search, only to learn of the sad news. I first met Joe when he came to Hawaii, the island of Kauai, where I had a highly successful retail scuba operation. Joe was the very best employee I ever had. I held regular staff meetings at the local ice cream parlor and it was "open tab;" you could eat as much as you wanted, and the only rule was that you couldn't take any food home. Man, that Joe could eat! Joe and I shared a well-mannered and gentlemanly character (at least in public!). During our down times, we would go bottle hunting underwater, searching for antique Hawaiian soda bottles. Joe scored a pre-1900 Codd Marble Stop bottle - a rare item! Such sweet memories remain; love ya, bro!
Phoebe Baker
June 26, 2012
I have just received a note from Della and John regarding Joe's death. I am shocked and saddened. I was in China so missed the Bee notice and service. . In fact I was just rereading the note I received from Della following the deaths of my father and sister within 7months of each other so this loss of Joe took my breath away.
I was babysitter to Joe and Tom in the 60s/70s. Till they got too old. I was able to relive some of our times together at receptions at College Ave. . Joe and Tom were delighted to recall what they thought they had gotten away with while I was sitting. I was delighted that they recalled those times so fondly.
Joe followed his passions. He was a lucky guy.
My heart goes out to Della and John and Tom, Heathyr, Cora and Thea. Take heart that the depth of pain is a reflection of the love shared.
Joe at Ary's Bat Mitzvah party August 2009
Tom Knowles
April 27, 2012
Heathyr Knowles
April 27, 2012
First as a friend, then a brother, then as an uncle. Loved you dearly and will never forget you. "Well...guess it's about that time..."
Martin Wolf
April 27, 2012
see you in Masada ..... I will do the Sar El for both of us ;-)
Shalom and take care .....
Diving Team at Grubers Dive Center, Tenerife
Alan Tofte
April 26, 2012
I am so sorry to hear that you passed away buddy. You are one of the really great friends and I will miss you a lot. We had so much fun together in Tenerife, diving and surfing - especially the "dawn patrols" will stay as one of the really great moments of my life. You came to visit us in Denmark some time ago and I wanted to visit you in the US. I will truly miss you. You made the world a better place. Rest in peace my dear friend - ride the big one... ;)
Martin Wolf
April 25, 2012
Miss you my Friend ...... We had so many Plans for the Future ....
Conny & Martin - Frankfurt/Germany
Tom Knowles
April 22, 2012
I want to thank everyone for their support through these immensely sorrowful times. Please remember my brother's life and spirit and the influence he had in all our lives.
ryan conlan
April 19, 2012
I didn't know until after the service or I would have gone for sure. Joe was like a hero to me I liked him more than I can say.
Andrea Greenwell
April 18, 2012
Joe, I only knew you for a few months but I will never forget you. Your incredible spirit and passion for life were truly unique.
Bonnie (Steinberg) Amoruso
April 18, 2012
Tom,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Joe's passing. He was such a great guy and will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. I have many good memories of our years at CKM. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find strength in all the wonderful memories you have of him.
Jessica Bovee
April 18, 2012
Some of my best childhood memories included Joe. I know that he will be missed by myself and so many of us that knew him growing up!
Blessings to his family...
Kristi Culver Kapetan
April 17, 2012
So shocked and saddened to hear this horrible news. Sorry I could not attend the service today but thought about him and you, Della, John and Tom all day. So many of my early memories include Joe and his entire family. All Saints, Camp Noel Porter, CKM... Joe was always a good friend, a great listener and an independent spirit. Much of that I know he got from his incredible parents. The world is a less interesting place without him.
Byron Satterlee
April 17, 2012
Rest in Peace,old friend.
April 17, 2012
Absolutely shocked beyond words to hear this news. I am so thankful to have had the pleasure of enjoying his beautiful smile and enigmatic nature for years here at Sacramento City College. Joe will be greatly missed and my deepest condolences to his family and friends.
April 17, 2012
I was so shocked to hear of Joe's death. He really was a delight to all who knew him. I saw him last summer in Ft Bidwell at John's service. Was so nice of him to come and great to see him. My heart goes out to you all.
Love,
Anne Marie Conlan Carey
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