E. Gay Knuteson

E. Gay Knuteson

E. Gay Knuteson, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, February 2, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her father Ward Carroll; her mother and stepfather Don and Nola Dippel and her brother Nordell Caroll.

She is survived by her husband Owen Ray Knuteson; her four children Ward (Cheryl), Nola (Rick), Steven (Dianna) and Dawn (Butch); and her stepchildren Liz, Ray and Kelly; her sister Nola and brother Rocky; grandchildren Little Ricky, Tiffany, Jennifer, Michael, Jason, Nicholas, Susie, Andy, Cristina, Tony, Brandi Makell, Brokk, Ashley and Casey; great grandchildren Kellan, Tianna, Vivi, Paris Daianara, Alex and the Amazing Abigail.

Gay was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 20, 1941 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Because of the war this was the first year American's celebrated Thanksgiving a week earlier than before. Her parents lovingly call her their "Thanksgiving Day Turkey."

Her earliest memories were of the black out air raids during World War II. All her life she was a patriot who loved her family and her country. She was always a staunch supporter of both.

A celebration of her life will be held at her home in Mesquite, NV on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 2:00 pm.

Donations in her name can be made to her favorite charity, Paralyzed Veterans of America. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.virginvalleymortuary.com.