Kermit Knudtzon

Kermit Knudtzon, 82 of Bellingham WA. Went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday January 1, 2014. He was born and raised in Longview WA. the youngest of 4 children. He served 4 years with the U.S. Coast Guard aboard ship off the Alaskan coast then returned to Washington where he earned a degree in accounting from the University of Washington. It was in Seattle where he met and married his wife of 56 years Darlene Boyd and together they raised 3 children. As an accountant he worked first for his fathers accounting firm then got his CPA and took a job in Olympia working for the State. From there he moved his family north to Bellingham and became controller for Western Washington University followed by a position as controller at Uniflite Boat Building. He enjoyed the challenge each position provided but truly found his niche in private practice where a meeting to discuss finances would often become a conversation about life and a client would become a life long friend. He never retired from his private practice. A passion for learning fueled his diverse interests; accomplished violinist, champion tennis player, chess enthusiast, avid fisherman, hiker and inventor...he actively shared his passions with his family and friends. His kindness, gentleness, his humor and that deep heartfelt chuckle will be sorely missed and always remembered. Kermit was preceded in death by his daughter Robyn Shry and his brother Halvor Knudtzon. He is survived by 2 sisters Edith Harrison and Tish Carlson (Richard), and his wife Darlene, daughter Karen (Reid) Hurlbut, son Gary (Renee) Knudtzon, son-inlaw Rick ( Cindy ) Shry, grandchildren Ian (Jessica), Chelsea, Karli, Sean Hurlbut, Justin (Shannah) Shry and 5 great grandchildren. A family interment gathering will be held at Greenacres Cemetary. Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice, 2800 Douglas Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 or a charity of your choice.