Gary Lee Knaus Sr
April 07, 1943 - September 11, 2015
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Gary Lee Knaus Sr
April 07, 1943 - September 11, 2015
Obituary
Gary L Knaus Sr., 72, of Acme lost his battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy on September 11th at home with his wife and family at his side. Gary was born in Bellingham on April 7, 1943 to George and Helen Knaus. He graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1961. He married the love of his life, Jacquelyn Erickson in Bothell on December 22, 1972.
Gary worked for Whatcom Builders as an estimator/supervisor from 1973 to 1992. His next journey in life lead him to be a cattle rancher with his wife and kids. Together they created Doran Farms.
Gary was a member of both the American Angus Association and American Hereford Association. He was also a past president of the Whatcom Cattleman’s Association.
He was a volunteer firemen and fire commissioner from 1976 to 2014 with WCFD #16. He also was on the Whatcom County Noxious weed board from 1995-2014.
Gary was a loving husband, father and papa.
He was an avid hunter and looked forward to his yearly hunting trip every October.
Many family vacations were spent at Fairs throughout the State where the children showed their Hereford and Angus cattle.
Gary is survived by his wife Jacquelyn; sons Gary Knaus Jr. and Shawn (Chandra) Knaus; daughter Tara Knaus; grandchildren Kaylee, Jorja, Alexa and Cody; brother George (Joanne); sisters Nancy (Alan) and Candy (Doug). Extended family Kimberli Lupp. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Deming Logging Show. Memorials may go to the Washington State Cattlemen’s Association c/o Gary L. Knaus Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 96, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: October 4, 2015 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Deming Log Show
- Location: 3295 Cedarville Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
8 responses to Gary Lee Knaus Sr
Marcy Olsen-Walden says:
September 11, 2015
Our deepest condulences to all of you. May Gary rest in peace.
Raymond Tompkins says:
September 11, 2015
Gary was a fine man, involved in many things, always had time to stop his busy farming to visit, and show an interest in others. He was really in to his farming and political ventures, and maintained an involvement in them. He instilled in his son Gary Jr., and I assume his other children as well, a strong work ethic which is serving him, and them, well. Gary was a man of integrity. He loved his wife, and family deeply, and served the community well, and generously with his time and skills. He will be missed but his legacy will live on in those he leaves behind. May the Lord bless and comfort his family, and provide for them in the days ahead.
Ed & Jan Janzen says:
September 11, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ed & Jan Janzen
Sharon & Maurice Blouin says:
September 11, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family Jackie.
Denise Erickson says:
September 11, 2015
Jackie and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Gary. He was a great husband, father and papa, he will be missed by all of his friends. Remember all the good times and they will help in the healing process. Bless Gary and his family during this sorrow time.