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1933
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2011
JIM KNAPPEN Obituary
James Forrest Knappen, born in San Jose, CA on October 11, 1933, died on June 9, 2011 at Paradise Hospice. He was 77.
Jim grew up in Central California. After high school he spent ten years in the US Air Force, and was employed in retail sales following his discharge.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Richard (Cheryl) and David (Susan) Knappen; daughter, Andrea (Dave) Neault; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Jim and Margaret retired to Paradise from Salinas, CA in 1995.
During his adult years, Jim served as a scoutmaster with Boy Scouts of America; was a deacon, elder and choir member in his church; enjoyed reading; wrote short stories; rode a motorcycle for several years; and was actively involved in Paradise Friends of the Library. He treasured his family, friends and country.
A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held at Craig Memorial Congregational Church in Paradise at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011. His cremains will be interred in the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Christian Encounter Ministries, P.O. Box 1022, Grass Valley, CA 95945, or to your favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Neptune Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for JIM KNAPPEN
Bob Hagemier
July 5, 2011
He chewed rubberbands and kept a Jaguar in the garage... His eldest son was my best friend growing up and I'll always appreciate his cool attitude and accepting heart. I last saw him at a restaurant in Salinas, CA and cherise that moment of knowing I was in blessed company. I look forward to sharing time eternal with him again....
June 27, 2011
YOU WILL BE ALWAYS
JEFFREY HANSEN
June 27, 2011
YOU WILL BE ALWAYS
Andrea Neault
June 26, 2011
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
Daddy, I will always miss you. Mom, I am here wherever and whenever you need me. Love, Andrea
JoAnn McAlduff
June 23, 2011
My brother in law of nearly 56 years, I know Jim as a truly honorable man of great courage and conviction, a warm, friendly person who really enjoyed people. By example he and Margaret have taught me so much of Christian Living. He is very much missed and will continue to be often in our thoughts, conversations and memories. I anticipate seeing him strong and healthy again after the Resurrection. We love you Jim...
Lori Hall
June 23, 2011
Uncle Jim Now that you are no longer physically among us, I think one of things many people in the world around "us" will miss out on because they hadn't had the joy of meeting you is your love of family, country, people & sharing what you knew, believed & felt truly compassionate about. No matter where you were, you knew no strangers & genuinely loved to talk with everyone. Your enjoyment of a great joke & laughter has been quieted for now; but what I am most thankful for is that someday soon we will all see you and most importantly you will be no longer struggle with the pain you fought every day in this life. Much love
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