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Ronald Knutson Obituary
April 14, 2025
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Ronald Lamoyne Knutson. "Poppie" as he was affectionately and widely called, fell asleep on April 14, 2025 at the grand age of 90. Ron was married to his teenage sweetheart, Joyce, for 71 years. He is survived by his five children and their spouses: Steve and Barb Knutson, Lori and Dan Parker, Cindy and Jimmy Pierce, Candy and Peter LaPlante and Heidi and Dave Bozett; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; his brother, Sam Knutson; sister, Sandy Knutson; as well as many nephews and nieces. Ron also had many that called him Poppie-whether adopted, surrogate, extended or just plain chosen by him, he treated them all as his own. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Vena Knutson and his brother, Jerry Knutson. Ron had an outsized impact on all who knew him. He was a mentor to many, an unwavering spiritual influence in his community, and a pillar of reliability for the businesses he built.
His success as a builder led to he and Joyce successfully building, owning and operating retirement homes in the Pacific Northwest for over 50 years. Their prosperity was generously shared with their church and provided financial support for many. His untiring belief in God and the promises of Jesus inspired him to write, over 10 years and several books, his weekly "Happy Sabbath Message." He shared his beliefs in a compelling yet gentle and thought provoking way and he lived them to the fullest. Ron had a great love for flying airplanes, golf, fishing, fast cars, horses and above all, anything involving his family. Ron always found ways to make things fun. He was a heck of a dancer.
Ron will be laid to rest on May 17, in Wenatchee, Washington. Please join us for a celebration of his extraordinary life at Wenatchee Seventh-Day Adventist Church on May 17 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of Ron's favorite charity- Christian education. You can donate at pcasda.org You may also watch the service on YouTube.com, search "Ron Knutson memorial".
Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guestbook at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements by Jones & Jones – Betts Funeral Home.
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Cyndi Davis
May 18, 2025
Candy I am sorry to hear about your father's passing May he rest in peace God bless you at this difficult time and may He be a light to surround you with peace and comfort.
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Mike dowell
May 14, 2025
Met Ron at the ymca in 70s we use to play handball, he wouldn´t play unless we gambled! After that I played fast pitch softball against him( he was real tough competitor)
Verlie Blanchfield
May 3, 2025
When I was a teenager growing up in Entiat Ron and Roy Pipkin used to come up quite often to ride horses with my family and I remember Ron and Roy always singing King of the Road by Roger Miller. Verlie Blanchfield
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