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Alan Kniffin Obituary
Born February 28, 1949 in Minot, North Dakota to Clayton and Vivian Kniffin.
Passed February 6, 2026 in Vancouver, Washington where he has lived for 49 years.
Alan was a United States Army Veteran. He did two tours in Vietnam and was also soldier of the
month. Before retiring, he worked at UPS as a package handler.
Alan married Judy in March of 1975. Alan has two daughters, Melissa and Alana, and two
granddaughters, Hailey and Erin.
Alan enjoyed being an usher at Faith Foursquare and Living Word Church. He recently has
enjoyed being an E-member of Lord of Hosts Church in Omaha, Nebraska.
Alan will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him.
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Cheryl Wall
February 16, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Our son Jesse wall went to school with Alana. Will be thinking of you. From Tom, Cheryl, and Jesse Wall
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February 13, 2026
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