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Sean Knief Obituary
of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away January 3, 2010 at the age of 39. He is survived by his loving family which includes, wife Holly Branch Knief, his daughter Meredith Lauren, his cousin Allison Grace Lorenzen, his parents Larry and Martha Knief of Paradise Valley, Arizona, and his sister Jennifer (Brian) Elser of Phoenix. Sean was Vice President of Account Development for Davidson's Inc. in Prescott , Arizona. Services will be held at 11am, Saturday, January 9th, in the chapel at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 East Bell Road , Scottsdale , Arizona 85254 . In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the American Red Cross or to Phoenix Angel of Hope Fund, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ, 85020. Sean will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Steven
December 22, 2010
I miss you brother
Steven Doubell
December 22, 2010
I miss ya man its almost been a year since you last stoped by the shop.
January 14, 2010
Dear Holly & Meredith:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
With deepest sympathy,
Kevin & Nancy LaPratt
Diane Bolles
January 13, 2010
Holly,
My heart goes out to you. Know that we are thinking and praying for you and Meredith.
January 12, 2010
Sean was a delightful student in my English and speech classes at All Saints' Episcopal Day School. I enjoyed and appreciated his writings and his sense of humor, especially while delivering his speeches. Prayers to the family.
Louise Crabtree
Paradise Valley, AZ
Nikki (Gebhart) Hollerbach
January 11, 2010
I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will always cherish the memories I spent with him in high school and reconnecting these past few months.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Anliker
January 11, 2010
Have not talked to Sean in awhile, and was shocked to hear the news. My deepest sympathies go out to his family.
Mike Ney
January 10, 2010
Holly
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Jon Griffith
January 8, 2010
Larry, Martha, and Jennifer. I have no words, I loved Sean. He was the cool guy I wanted to be like growing up. If I started with "I remember the time..." I don't think I would be able to stop. A prayer for comfort and guidance is all I have to offer. You are loved.
The Hinch Family
January 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ivy Wise
January 8, 2010
Sean,
I miss you so much! I feel you around all the time. You are what pushes me through the tough days at Davidsons. I wont let you down, We will win the bet every month. I wish I could talk to you one more time. I'm sorry I never came down to Phoenix to have a rematch with you. It would have been interesting to see who won with out the pressure from the crowd. RIP, you are missed by all of us. I will see you again on day. Please continue to guide us and show us the way.
All my love and condolences to all of Sean's family and friends.
God Bless
Ivy Wise
Andy Kane
January 8, 2010
Holly, I'm very sorry to hear about Sean. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Meredith, and your families.
Julie perillo
January 8, 2010
On behalf of the Perillo Family, I wish to convey our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family upon the passing of your husband, father, son, brother and friend to many. I hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden of your sorrow, and that you may draw some measure of comfort knowing that others care and share in your loss. Holding you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kelly(Randall) Shimek
January 8, 2010
My heart goes out to Sean's family and all who knew him. I didn't have the pleasure of personally knowing him, but I remember him from school. We graduated the same year. Support from others, laughter from the memories of all those goofy times and happy places are what's going to allow you to get through this tough time. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Knief family. He will be missed! ~?~
Winter Family
January 7, 2010
We wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Sean will be missed and we will always cherish the times we spent with him and the memories we now hold close.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Holly, Meredith, and the entire Knief family.
We will miss Sean.
Gina
January 7, 2010
Sean, I don't have the words to explain the loss I feel now that you are gone. You were my best friend and my favorite pest to mess with. My last conversation with you was so typical of the relationship we had. You will always be apart of my life. Your picture is on my desk with that look you would always give me right before we would break into laughter. I still laugh when I look at it and I still cry as well. You will be missed by so many because you were loved by so many. And by the way, I do forgive you for not letting go.
My heart goes out to everyone who knew him because we all lost a great friend.
January 7, 2010
Holly - You and Mere are in my thoughts and prayers. Sean is a wonderful man and will be sorely missed.
Melissa Kern
Dina Wood Ireland
January 7, 2010
Holly--I am soo very sorry for your loss. I didnt know Sean, but I cant even imagine what a loss like this would feel like. Be strong-as hard as it will be. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.....
Ann (Kennedy) Brumback
January 7, 2010
Holly, My heart goes out to you and Meredith and to Sean's family.
It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter; And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again. Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
With Loving Memories & Deepest Sympathy
Sherrie Seibert
January 6, 2010
I didn't know Sean well and only met him once. What I do know from the short time I spent talking to him is that he was a very caring and genuinely giving person. After my daughter Ivy was hired at Davidson's, he took her under his wing. He mentored and guided her as she learned the ropes and always watched out for her. My deepest condolescences to his entire family and friends. May God Bless you with his strength and courage as you heal from your loss and provide you with a sense of peace. May the Angels in heaven spread their wings and take Sean into their fold as they lift him to a place of Peace, just as he provided so much for others. God Bless you All, Sherrie Seibert
Laurel Watson
January 6, 2010
Sean was a real blessing to so many people and a good man. He trained me in self-defense, paid for my training and took the time. He helped save my life. I am so grateful to Sean and Holly. My heart goes out to his family.
Shawn Nealon
January 6, 2010
Sean was one of the few people I never felt the need to explain/justify anything with, he just accepted me as his friend. I will miss him very much.
I offer my deepest condolences to his family, please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you through this terrible time.
Art Weddell
January 6, 2010
I do not know what to say.
It was my privilege and a pleasure working with Sean for the years that I knew him.
He taught me many things I would never have learned.
I will miss him, as will many.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Mike Nuss
January 6, 2010
Love you bro- Nuss
Cathy Alford
January 6, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss, Sean will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts.
January 6, 2010
We are so sorry for your great loss. Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go forward. May God bless you.
Dee & Jack Hunt
Jennifer (Viquesney) Rudnick
January 6, 2010
I have so many wonderful memories of spending time with Sean and Jennifer when we were growing up. When I look back on our times together I can only smile and laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure to know Sean. He will be missed.
Jill Van Arsdale
January 6, 2010
This is truly shocking and I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Sean well from my years at All Saints and what a smart person he was.
Jill Van Arsdale
John Westerfield
January 6, 2010
To Sean's Family and friend, of whom there are many.
What a shock!
As a vendor for Davidson's, I had the pleasure of meeting with, and working with Sean on numerous occasions. He was always such an upbeat and positive person and such a fun fellow to be around.
His rather quiet and unassuming manner often hid his high intelligence and his rather dry sense of humor always caught me off guard.
We had many laughs together and I will certainly miss him as a client but more importantly as one of the few remaining really nice guys in this world
God hold you all in the palm of His hand as you learn to live with this loss.
January 6, 2010
RIP Sean.
~Ville
Dave Hartman
January 6, 2010
Sean was a great man and He will truly be missed He was an asset for this world I am sorry for your loss
Zolkiewski Family
January 6, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sean (Turtle) will be missed.
Annette Crespo
January 6, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family.
Ron and Pam Elser
January 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Janice (Viquesney) Foreman
January 6, 2010
Martha and Larry, Our hearts are breaking for you. We will keep you in our prayers.
Marcy Family
January 6, 2010
Very sorry to hear about your loss.
Pentico Family
January 6, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
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