Betty L Knipp

Betty Louise Knipp passed away on August 27, 2011 in San Carlos, California after a long, difficult battle with lung cancer, family members were at her side. Betty was born on November 27, 1927 in Pueblo, Colorado to George and Olen Terwilliger. After attending college, her family moved to Scott City, Kansas where she met Joseph Frank Knipp, they were married in 1946. The Knipp family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1957. One of Betty’s proudest achievements was working for NORAD; North American Aerospace Defense Command at Ent Air Force Base. Joe Knipp was the Accounts Manager at Penrose Hospital. Betty moved to San Carlos to live near her son after the passing of her husband in 1999.

Betty was completely devoted to her family, husband, and two children, always caring more about the welfare and happiness of her family and others than for herself. Betty loved reading, playing cards with her family, & playing golf with her husband. She is survived by her daughter Karen Richards, her son Jim Knipp, their spouses, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Betty was preceded in her death by her husband Joe, her sister, Helen and her brother, Wendall.

The family would like to sincerely thank the wonderful people from Pathways Hospice and her caregivers from The Elms and from Serenity Home Care for providing such loving care.

A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7th at Swan Law Funeral Home, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 8th at Devine Redeemer Catholic Church located at 927 North Logan Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. A Reception at the church will follow the service.

Donations can be made in her name to the American Cancer Society