KNIGHT, RICHARD WAYNE, aged 77
June 29th, 1944 – October 20th, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Richard Knight of Cranbrook, BC, formerly of the Village of Mistusinne, (Elbow,SK) would like to announce his passing on Wednesday October 20, 2021 in Nanaimo, BC with his family by his side.
Richard was born in Moose Jaw, SK to Mary and Ray Knight on June 29th,1944. He resided in Moose Jaw for most of his childhood. At age 16, he made a move with his Mom up to Fort Smith, NWT where his Dad (Ray) was working. Then at the age of 17, Richard made a move back to Moose Jaw with a few pit stops along the way. He began his career as a butcher (of which he always had the best cuts of meat!). He then met and married Joan Rouse in February 1966, and they had 2 daughters born to them, Dawn and Lisa. He retired in the mid 90’s to enjoy his time at his cabin and later, spent his winters on the Island in BC. His best-loved things to do were spending time at his cabin at Mistusinne at Lake Diefenbaker, where he spent his time boating, fishing, and riding his ATV with his grandsons —and always having the biggest bonfires. His cabin became his permanent home until he moved to Cranbrook, BC with his special love, Fay, where he resided for 3 years. Then in June 2021, Richard was diagnosed with lung and brain cancer, after which he made the decision to move to Nanaimo, BC in September to be closer to family and enjoy his last days in a place he so loved – Vancouver Island.
He is predeceased by his brother Dennis Knight, Mother Mary Knight, Father Ray Knight, sister Marjorie (Florence) Zimmerman, nephew Raymond Florence, special cousins Doug Davies and Doug Macdiarmid. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Dawn (Brian) Stone of Medicine Hat, AB, Daughter Lisa (Raven) Clark of Mill Bay, BC, Grandchildren; Blair (Maryann) Ector, Blake (Justine) Ector, Kayla (Chase) Marcotte, Scott Stone (Becky), and Great Grandchildren; Bryce and Aubrey Ector, Sister Betty (Harold) Cave, Sister Barb Knight, Cousin Ken (Yvette) Storozuk (who made many phone calls to Dad in his last few months); along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
There will be a memorial service announced in the Spring 2022 and held in Moose Jaw,
