Sara Hoge Knoles

1920 - 2017

Sara Hoge Knoles obituary, 1920-2017

BORN

1920

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

The Paul Mortuary

390 Lighthouse Ave

Pacific Grove, California

Sara Knoles Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 15, 2017.

Sally Knoles of Pacific Grove, California, passed away peacefully the evening of June 10, 2017. Sally moved to Pacific Grove in June, 1959 when she married Gordon Knoles, who was the long time Personnel Manager of Holman's Department store. One of her great joys was maintaining the gardens in their home, and she took great pride in the house on Olmsted Avenue, as her role as homemaker and mother. In her early adult years she was a Cub Scout leader, and grammar school secretary. In her early 50's, she accepted Christ Jesus as her Lord and Savior, and began a long connection with Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), became a BSF leader, guiding and teaching others in the study of the Word of God. Her life changed in such a way that her husband wanted the personal relationship with Jesus that she had, and she touched and changed countless lives with her gentle and kind spirit. After Gordon passed away, she later became a resident at Canterbury Woods for many more years. Before she passed away, in her Love for the Lord, she wanted to get literature for children to learn about Jesus. She is with Jesus now in the place He has prepared. (John 14:1-4) She is survived by all her children: Larry, Theo, Leslie & Emily, along with numerous grandchildren, great grand children, and even a great-great grandchild. Her life here on Earth was truly a blessing to all who were fortunate enough to know her, and she will be missed for years to come. We love you, Mom, and will see you again. Please sign Sara's Guestbook at www.thepaulmortuary.com

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July 27, 2017

Laurie Costen

Sally Knoles was a kindhearted and happy woman who always had a smile for the world. We moved across the street from her and her family in 1968 and became neighbors. I moved away when I joined the Navy in 1977, but she always had a kind word and a wave for me when I drove up to my parents in the many years following. She was a lovely and gracious lady and the world is the lesser for her passing. My deepest sympathies to Emily, Leslie, Theo and Larry.

July 27, 2017

Pat Costen

When we moved across the street from the Knoles Family on Olmsted Avenue in 1968, Sally was a gracious and welcoming neighbor. Over the years we shared many conversations about our lives. She celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary at our house in 1992 (the added picture is from that party).

If ever I needed a cup of sugar or a shoulder to lean on, Sally was there. I was so sad when she moved from her house to Canterbury Woods and I no longer had the pleasure of her daily company just across the street. I will always treasure our many years of friendship.

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July 27, 2017

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July 19, 2017

Rose Muniz

I have nothing but fond memories of Sally, which will remain always in my heart. She was always very supportive in all situations, and I learned many things from her. She was a very gracious lady! I will miss her very much.

July 18, 2017

Sarah Thomas

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July 18, 2017

sarah Thomas

Hi my name is Sarah Thomas I'm Grnadma sally granddaughter my grandmother was a sweet loving fun godly women. I it loved when she tell stories about our family . One time she came to visit my sister april and I and she was wearing a disguise like a costume and the look on our face my dad Larry said was priceless lol she fooled us lol. we would play board games at the kitchen table and talk all night just lol she was a great cook loved her cooking she always had a beautiful :) and smelled so good love her hugs she was so positive about every thing I miss her every day I wish I could giver her lots of xoxoxox and how much she means to me . she is in heaven now with my sister April and my Grandpa they are our Angels watching over us I see her in my dreams and I talk to her she as beautiful as ever I love you Grandma Sally for ever love your little Sarah bear a xoxxoxooxoxxooxoxoxo thank you grandma for you unconditional love and your love for god and teaching us his word every day xoxoxoxox

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July 16, 2017

Theo Thomas

Sally & Gordon were the most amazing best of friends in their 32+ years of marriage. Therefore, it seems fitting to include the love of her life in remembrance. The fondness they shared for each other was always evident to me. As Gordon's health was failing, their friendship was even more evident. All through the years at Olmsted Ave, Mom was the ultimate prep person for picnics, and family dinners at any time her children & grand children showed up. It was the ultimate Safe Haven we all enjoyed. Her hand crafted table decorations were always admired, by all. The Empty Nest years only gave these two many more years of genuine appreciation of each other. It was after I personally accepted Christ in the 60's, that She too, took an interest in personally knowing and receiving Christ as Lord, and later Gordon did as well. That became the bedrock of their relationship all the way to the end of their lives. In her last years, we often talked about her Dad, Frank Hoge, former Mayor of Palo Alto, and what he taught us about each person "getting on the train" to be with the Lord. His comfort was that we too can go to where our loved ones have gone. So Mom would often joke about hearing a train whistle in her last months at Canterbury, then say to me the next day: "the train did not stop for me last night!" Leaving earth is guaranteed for all of us. It is having Jesus in our hearts as Lord that gives us our Sure Hope of seeing Sally, Gordon, and others who placed their trust in Christ Jesus work on the Cross for us.
To all who knew Sally (my mom), God Bless each of you to be where she is now. Theo

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June 17, 2017

Pauline Rosenthal

To Emily and the entire Knoles family. On behalf of all of the staff and myself at The Paul Mortuary; Thank you for allowing us to care for your precious Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. May God comfort you all as only He can and may all the fond memories you shared bring a smile to your face and warmth to your hearts. Respectfully,

June 17, 2017

Carol Clarke

I only "know" Sally through her son, Theo. The Lord gave her length of days and she surely used them to be a witness of His great love. That she was still eager to share Christ with little ones attests to her evangelistic spirit even in her waning days. May God comfort all the family as they rest in knowing she is the Lord she served, worshipped and trusted for her eternal home.

June 16, 2017

I first met Sally one day when she had gone to Forest Grove School to meet her daughter Emily after school. My daughter, Sydney, who was in the first grade with Emily, walked home with them and they stopped by the Sunset Apartments, where we lived at that time, to introduce themselves to me. That was the beginning of a long friendship. I remember what nice birthday parties Sally gave for Emily, many complete with lunch. I remember being the one who invited Sally to Bible Study Fellowship in the first place and later we took turns driving. Since both of us were leaders, we went two times a week for several hours each morning. Emily and Sydney were the same age, so Sally and I shared many school events together including Butterfly Parades and all the excitement of the PGHS marching band activities! I always thought Sally's home was so lovely. I'm glad for so many good memories.

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