Laurel James Knoke

Laurel James Knoke, known as “Jim” to family and friends, passed away November 8, 2019 after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Jim passed in his sleep after a short stay in an adult family home in Edmonds.wa.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife Loretta Kasparek Knoke and four children; son Lamar (48), daughter Linette (47), son Levi (45) son Leroy (44), his surviving brother Lawrence (88) and four grand children. He was proceeded in death by parents Kim (father), Florence (mother), a sister, two brothers, and two infant siblings.

Born August 27, 1935 in Paisley, Oregon, Jim attended Oregon State University before moving to Seattle, Washington. He worked as an engineer at Boeing for 34 years before retiring.

In retirement, Jim spent his time volunteering for Washington Trails Association building and restoring the trails and forest around the state.

Jim married his darling wife, Loretta Kasparek Knoke on October, 3 1970 after meeting her during a trip to Minnesota. The two spent their time traveling around the country visiting various states.

Loretta and Jim

Jim will be remembered by family and friends for his excitement for life and his unwavering love and devotion for his wife.

The service will be held at noon Nov. 16, 2019 at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery followed by a reception at Scott’s Bar and Grill.

The family asks that you please make a donation in memory of Jim to either:

American Heart Association at: https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=donatenow_legacy&s_src=pmxsem19_legacy&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzciEuZvm5QIVah6tBh1n7wZ3EAAYASABEgJES_D_BwE

Washington Trail Association at: https://give.wta.org/give/252641/#!/donation/checkout