David Eric "Ric" Knapton

David Eric "Ric" Knapton Ric's spirit left this earth on Monday, May 19, 2008 after a short illness with family at his side. David Eric "Ric" Knapton was born in Boise, Idaho on Aug. 21, 1965 to Byron and Ann (Jensen) Knapton. Ric was raised and lived in the Boise area where he attended Boise and Meridian schools, graduating from BSU with an associate degree. Ric worked for Bob Buckner-Stein Distributing and Ada County Highway District (ACHD). Ric enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping with family and friends. Ric is survived by his mother, Ann Knapton; his three brothers, Tony Jones (Trudy), Jeff Knapton, and Brad Knapton (Toni); his nieces and nephews, Trisha and Tyson Jones, Candice Aronoff, Dylan Knapton; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Byron Knapton; and his grandparents, Frank and Frances Knapton and Harlan and Bette Jensen. There will be a viewing for Ric on Wednesday, May 21st from 5 to 7 p.m. at Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel. Funeral services will Thursday, May 22nd at 10 a.m. at Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel. Burial will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery. "Ric, we love you and you will be in our hearts forever."