KNOTT: Ralph Edwin Knott passed away peacefully at his home in Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the age of 88 years. Ralph will be sadly missed by his sister Myrtle May Street (100 years old) of Duncan, BC; nephews and their families: Bob Knott of Peoria, Illinois, Ted, Gordy and Doug Knott of Lake Cowichan, BC, Ken Street of Victoria, BC, Donald Street of Lake Cowichan, BC, David Street of Vancouver, BC as well as numerous other relatives. The memorial service was conducted from the Livelong Community Hall, Livelong, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Dan Gies officiating. The eulogy was read by Bill Bannerman. A tribute on behalf of the family was read by Ken Street. The hymns sung were "Rock Of Ages", "Will Your Anchor Hold" and "Amazing Grace" accompanied on the organ by Judy Gies. The interment was held in the Livelong Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Turtleford, Saskatchewan administered the funeral arrangements. TRIBUTE Ralph was born June 1st, 1923 in Craik, Saskatchewan. In 1931, the family moved to a farm in the Livelong area. He attended Patchgrove and Livelong schools. He assisted his father with the farming, and also ran a saw mill for a number of years. In 1972, after his parents had both passed away, he sold the farm and set up residence in Livelong. He eventually took a course in plumbing and for many years was kept very busy in the surrounding areas, and especially in the new developments that were springing up around Turtle Lake. In 1979, he along with Art Jorgenson and Clayton Tollefson, purchased what is now known as Evergreen Acres at Turtle Lake, and for years to come, the three of them - who had formed a company called RAC - could be found up there nearly everyday of the week clearing lots and constructing cabins. He thoroughly enjoyed watching this raw piece of land become a bustling lakeside community, complete with running water and sewer, a rarity at the lake at that time. Ralph had a large circle of friends, and was a jack of all trades. If you had a problem, chances were that Ralph would have the solution. He was also a very sociable person. There was nothing he enjoyed more than to host an evening of cards around his poker table, or to simply sit and have a good visit. And we will always remember his open house on his birthdays, where he always served his hot curried chicken - with emphasis on the hot. Pity the person who was unaware of this potent dish! Over the years he insisted he had cut the spices down by at least half, but none of us believed him. Ralph enjoyed cooking in general, and was indeed a very good cook - and no one enjoyed the results more than he did himself. Eventually his health forced him to sell his home and move into River Valley Lodge at Turtleford where he was well cared for, and where he lived out his years in contentment. I would like to thank the family for inviting me to say these few words. ____________________________________________________
