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Judith KNAPP Obituary
Judith Knapp passed away at her home in Mesa, Arizona on October 21, 2012. She was born on December 6, 1943 to Marshall (Ole) and Edith Willard of Milo, Alberta. She is survived by her cherished family: husband David Knapp, eight children and 24 grandchildren; sister Marsha Willard, friend Dale Cote - both of Milo, Alberta; sister-in-law Sharon Sharp of Calgary; Jess and Liberty Willard of Milo, Alberta. She is predeceased by her husband Gordon Schiffner (1987); father Marshall (Ole) Willard (1980); mother Edith Willard (2008); brothers, Ward (2012) and Mark (1952) and nephew, Gerry (1980). Judith and her husband, David, have been missionaries with New Tribes Mission for the past 17 years. They were most recently serving as Mission Representatives. Her life was characterized by love for family, others, and most of all, her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Milo Community Hall at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2012. There will also be a memorial at Calvary Community Church - 8704 Millwoods Road - on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: New Tribes Missions of Canada, Box 707, Durham, Ontario N0G 1R0 - designated to David Knapp (Telephone 1-519-369-2622).
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Jane SamsonéSchick
November 14, 2012
Judith and her first husband Gord were one of the first couples I met at Calvary Community Church when I arrived in Alberta. I admired her passion and faithfullness in the Lord and she set an example for many. She was a tiny powerhouse full of giant love and inner strength. I am certain she helped many many people in her life but I witnessed her in action in 1991 when she took a very ill young mother and her four children into her home and cared for them. This act of selflessness stayed with me and taught me the value in giving and serving at every opportunity. I am grateful for that teaching. In the early part of this year, She will be sadly missed by so many people and her large family. My sincere condolences.
November 7, 2012
Remembering Judith's positive attitude and kind spirit. How many times did Judith sing "All that thrills my soul is Jesus" on trio tour in 1969. Today Judith is with Him in heaven. I can still hear her sing. Her smile was contagious. Remembering and praying for all the family at this time.
sharon sharp
November 5, 2012
I feel like a part in my brain of happiness was taking away when Judith left. I will miss her sooooo much. God bless you Schniffner family and David Knapp and family.
Sharon Shaw
November 5, 2012
Dear family of Judith: I remember her well and wondered over the years how she was doing. I will first and foremost remember how blessed I was as a brand new Christian hear her angelic voice singing from the puplit of Bethel. I was so impressed and for a short time took voice lessons from her. She was a beautiful soul and a woman I admired for her strong walk with Jesus and through thick and thin, she never wavered..... So glad God blessed her with a Godly man that she could serve our Lord together. Her children and husband will truly miss her. I know she is still being used of God in heaven. God's peace to you all.
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