Dorothy Knowlan Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Deb Worthington
November 23, 2009
Mom,
We still think about you and miss you so very much - especially today, on your 84th birthday. You should know that now I refer to myself as Dorothy's LUCKY daughter, because I got to have you around for so much of my life. Yes, I've been very lucky. I'm sure that you're thrilled that the Vikings are doing so well!! Remember always that we love you Mom............
Deb
Pastor Roger Barcus
September 29, 2009
Dorthy Knowlan's passing just came up when I was searching for Wild Bill. I am so sorry for your loss although I do not know your family well. I met Dr Robert Knowlan when I had my knee operation and he sent my words to Dorthy who was in Florida at the time. I was an employee of the store on Hague and also worked in the store in Maplewood a little when I was a teen going to Central High School in St. Paul. Dorthy came in once in a while and always had a friendly smile and wave. My good friend, Bill Atchison, was a meet cutter in the Maplewood store.
One thing Mr Knowlan (I think it was his brother-it's been close to 50 yrs ago!) got me to do was to make up advertisements on tape of what was on special that week at the grocery store. The first few weren’t very good but I got better with effort. I was beginning to get used to my voice. Little did I know that my life’s work (a pastor - StPaulApostolic.com) would evolve the encouragement from the Knowlans. But I’ll never forget him telling me that I had potential. After this I began to believe in myself and saw things in a different light. I even became more popular at school.
God bless you all.
Sharon Huberty
March 2, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother/grandmother. I never met her, but I heard of how great she and Bill were,(from my grandmother Leona), as Bill was my great great uncle. I wish I could have known her but I'm sure she will be missed, I hope some day the rest of her family can meet ours.
Sharon Huberty
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February 10, 2009
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Dorthy loved growing tomatoes AND hiding for photos
February 10, 2009
Jan Knowlan and Dorothy - first annual Knowlan summer party 8/07
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Scott and Dorothy 5/08
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Miguel, Dorothy and Sara 12/25/2008
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Dorothy with her "grocer of the year"
February 9, 2009
Bruce and Dorothy
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Deb, Dorothy, and Sara
February 9, 2009
wonderful friends enjoying the cruise
February 9, 2009
Christmas 2008
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best friends forever
February 9, 2009
isn't she lovely?
February 9, 2009
cheers!!
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Dorothy and Bill cruising on Wapo
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family pic circa 1965
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Dorothy and her beloved brother Herb
February 9, 2009
lovebirds forever
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Grandson Rob and Dorothy dancing the night away (AKA Fred and Ginger
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Vince McGowan
February 9, 2009
Deb, Chuck, Rob and Sara,
I will always cherish my many fond memories of Dorothy and was so sorry to learn of her passing.
Louis & Patricia Hermes
February 8, 2009
Our sincere sympathy and prayer to the Knowlan Family. We have been friends of Dorothy and Bill since the 40's (in their courting days) both in St. Paul and in Florida. May God bless the Knowlan Family.
Jane & Bill Cross
February 5, 2009
Dear Bruce & Annie & family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. May you and your family find comfort in knowing that your Mom is once again together with your Dad and they are safe and secure in the loving arms of our Father in Heaven. May you also find comfort and peace in the days and weeks ahead reflecting on the wonderful memories of your dear Mother. I lost my mother five years ago on February 3rd and I still treasure my memories of her everyday.
Dawn Iliff
February 5, 2009
Bruce & Annie, so sorry to hear of Your moms passing. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless
Dawn(Qwest)
Lorraine Soderquist
February 5, 2009
Dear Knowlan Family,
Our symypathy to all of you on your great loss.
Dorothy was such a special gal to all of us who knew her and Bill through the grocery business.
She was one of a kind and will be sorely missed by all of us who were fortunate enough to have known her.
Sincerely,
Don and Lorraine Soderquist
Purcy Cosgrove
February 5, 2009
So sorry to hear about Dorothy-she was a great friend.
Cyndie Turbeville
February 4, 2009
Dear Knowlan Family, it's always so hard to see a love one leave. I have known Wild Bill for over 30 years, and now Dorothy has moved on to be with Bill, please just have Comfort & Faith with the fact that there are more people you don't even know that care! I lossed my father when I was 8, we always shopped at Knowlan's market on Stillwater Road, and i still do. God Bless Bill & Dorothy
Tarah, Xander, Drew and Stasia Malmgren
February 4, 2009
Deb and Family,
My thought and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May you find peace and happiness within your memories. God Bless.
john /debra newton
February 4, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chuck Worthington
February 4, 2009
She was the greatest !!!!!
Jen Nelson
February 4, 2009
I only met Sara and Rob's grandma a few times. Each time though, it was evident that she lived with vigor, a sense of fun, and, above all, compassion for others. The fact that she is so missed, by so many, shows the incredible impact of a life well lived.
Terri LaValle
February 4, 2009
Bruce & Annie,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my heart and my thoughts. She sure was a sweet woman. May her wonderful memory keep a smile on your face.
February 4, 2009
Bruce & Annie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If theres anything we can do for you please let us know. Your friends and neighbor. Dean & Renee Hanson
Nancy Bess
February 4, 2009
To Deb, and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you these days. Hang on to the wonderful memories. Your Mom and Grandmother was a wonderful lady. I will never forget her.
Miguel Gutierrez Pascual
February 4, 2009
Siempre te recordaré feliz en mi corazón, forever you will be my Minnesota Grandma!
gracias abuela.and go twins!
para siempre,miguel.
One Lucky Guy
Rob Worthington
February 4, 2009
Best grandma of all time.
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