Violet Knox's Obituary
Violet Knox
Beloved Wife and Mother
Violet passed away peacefully January 29, 2009 in Eatonville, WA. Violet was born in County Louth, Ireland, the third child of Violet and John Eager. At the age of six, her family made the long journey and moved to Shelton, WA, where Violet went to school and worked. She met her husband of 67 years, Percy J. Knox, and was married in Olympia, WA on November 29, 1941. After World War II, she and Pep moved to Tacoma, where they started a family. Violet was very active in her church, All Saints Episcopal, and worked for the Clover Park School District. Violet is survived by her loving husband Percy, daughter Colleen Holste (Bud), son Robert Knox (Kim), grandchildren Sean Antonson (Carie), Karley Knox, Kraig Knox, Kiersten Knox, three step-grandchildren, Faith Roland (Rich), Jeff Holste (DeAnn), and Hope Smith (Gary), two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Dylan Antonson, also her brother John Eager and sister Sybil Wooten, brother-in-law Bill Smith, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. Her father and mother, two brothers, and one sister preceded her in death. The family would like to thank the staff of Kim's Cottage and Franciscan Hospice for the care and love they gave her. A funeral service will be held in the Mountain View Garden Chapel, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Tacoma, WA, on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, you may send a donation for a Memorial for Violet at the All Saints Episcopal Church, 205 E. 96th St., Tacoma, WA 98445,
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