Gail was a former Theater Director for Kirkland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was active in fine arts and a theater enthusiast. Gail enjoyed entertaining, singing, dancing, and bringing joy to others. She was also active in writing educational literature along with articles published in the Red Book. Gail was an adventurous person.
She is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Kaskowitz; mother, Patricia Buchanan, nee Hasten.
Surviving her husband of 25 years, David T. McKnight; son, Dr. Aaron (Debbie) Reich of Arlington, TX;
Grandchildren, Samantha Reich and Jacob Reich; sister, Rhonda Schnacky of Red Lake Falls, MN; step-sister, Mary Lindskog of CA.
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, please send donations to the St. Louis Zoo Association, Gail L. McKnight Tribute Fund: P.O. Box 790290, St. Louis, MO., 63179 or call the Zoo Friends office for credit card donations at (314) 646-4771.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com
Funeral Services will be private.
Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.
