Floyd R. Knesal's Obituary
Dick was born on July 13, 1921 on a rural farm in Montana to Howard and Lillian Knesal and passed away surrounded by family on January 16, 2005. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his brother Bob, first great grandson Austin Wood, and son-in-law Ken Meininger.Dick served in the Navy, as a Seabee in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war his passion for building continued as he worked first as a carpenter then as a building site supervisor for Strom Construction Company for over twenty-five years. Just as his dad before him worked on the first Narrows Bridge, Dick and his dad also worked on the second bridge. DickÂ's love of swinging a hammer didnÂ't stop in retirement. He continued to build homes for many years, finishing his last duplex at age 75! Dick leaves a permanent legacy behind for his family and friends in the many homes, schools, banks and other buildings he had a hand in creating.Dick was a true Seattle team sports fan. No matter the sport or their win-lose record you could always find him listening, watching or attending their games. He was most excited and proud when he could attend his many grandchildrenÂ's sport events.He is survived by his wife, Edith of the family home in Tacoma; his sisters Carole Wilson and Esther Wadsworth of Tacoma; his sister Phyllis Hays of Lakewood, California; his daughters Louann Kendall (Scott) of Elma, Washington, and Debra Knesal of Tacoma, as well as step-children Paula Simiona (Steve) of Seattle, Washington, Gary Hope (Barbara) of Issaquah, Washington, and Steve Hope (Susan) of Port Orchard, Washington. He will be missed by his nine grandchildren; Joshua Wood (Kaydee), Patricia Wood, Daniel Wood, Olivia Meininger, Doreen Simiona, Charles Simiona, Grant Hope, Alexandra Hope, and Logan Hope, as well as his two great grandchildren Cameron and Payton Wood. Dick will also be missed by many other family members and friends.The family wish to thank all of DickÂ's many friends and health care providers, including Dilbert Ladwig, who have shown such support during DickÂ's long illness.Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January, 20, 2005 at the Mt. View Valley Chapel. A celebration of DickÂ's life will follow at 3:30 PM at the Tacoma Elks, 1965 Union Ave., Tacoma. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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