Michele Christine Knapp

1938 - 2017

Michele Christine Knapp obituary, 1938-2017

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home

836 E. Nees Ave.

Fresno, California

Michele Knapp Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 7, 2017.

Michele C Knapp, a resident of Fresno for 44 years, died June 4, 2017 at Saint Agnes Medical Center after a four year long courageous battle with cancer. She was 79 years old at the time of her passing, and was surrounded by her loving family.

Michele was active in the community, volunteering as a Eucharistic Minister for Saint Anthony's and as a parishioner of Holy Spirit, and as a longtime member of Fresno Republican Women Federated. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed entertaining family and friends at home. She will be dearly missed for her wry sense of humor and love of her family.

Born to John and Margaret McCarthy in Detroit, Michigan, Michele is survived by her husband of 57 years, John D Knapp II, as well as her four children, Julie Knapp Matoian, John D Knapp III and his wife Jacqueline Knapp, Katie Knapp Cox and her husband Mark Cox, and Colleen Jansen and her husband Mark Jansen. Michele was grandmother to 5 grandchildren, Mark Matoian, Nick Matoian, John D Knapp IV, Megan Knapp, Caden Cox and 2 great grandchildren. Michele is also survived by her two sisters, Mary Colleen Francis and Margaret DeRolph.

Whitehurst Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. A Memorial Mass will take place at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on June 21, 2017 at 10 am.

Please send any remembrances to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fresno.

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June 22, 2017

Reg & Shirley Hildreth

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Knapp and Jansen Families. Michele's life was a celebration of family and friends. I know she will be missed but not forgotten as she will live on in your memories

June 20, 2017

Georgina Reynolds

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you John and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was such a special lady and she will always hold a special place in my heart. God Bless all of you.

June 7, 2017

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