Jack L. Knight

PEORIA - Jack L. Knight passed away peacefully in Glendale, Ariz. on Feb. 8, 2013. Jack was born to Maxine (Parrott) and Meredith Knight in Denver, Colo. on March 21, 1938. He had been a resident of Peoria, Az. for the last 1 ½ years. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Jack had a Master's degree in Education and served as an Administrator for Adams County, Colorado School District #12 for over 44 years. He was Past Master of Northglenn Masonic Lodge #194, a member of the National Education Association, Friends Cumbres Toltec Scenic Rail Road, PT Cruiser Club, Westminster Police Academy Alumni, an Elder at Sun City Christian Church and an Elder at Westminster Christian Church. When not spending time with his grandchildren or studying the Bible and US History, Jack enjoyed fishing, hunting, trains, and cars. He was predeceased by his son, Gregory Jack Knight; and his parents, Meredith and Maxine Knight. Jack is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Knight; son, Ralph Lamont Knight (Nancy); grandchildren, Tyler, Kodi, Daniel and Sarah Knight (Billy Banks); great grandson, Cooper Banks; sister, Bobbie Kinder (Bob Kinder); brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rich and Evie Koester; nieces, Wendy Lippman (Toby) and Theresa Parisi; nephews, Bret Koester (Anita) and Tom Kinder (Erin). A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at Sun City Christian Church, 9745 W Palmeras Dr., Sun City, AZ 85373. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Valley View Food Bank in Care of Sun City Christian Church, 9745 W Palmeras Ave Sun City AZ 85373. Condolences may be left for the family a www.advantagefunerals.com