Elizabeth Jack Knapp was born in Wakefield, Massachusetts on February 3rd, 1931, to Mary Wilkinson Jack and Joseph Peter Jack. She was the middle child of three siblings. Liz graduated from Wakefield High School in 1948.
When Liz turned 21, she volunteered to go to Germany to work for the US military as a civilian during the Occupation after World War II. Liz was an adventurous spirit her entire life and living in Europe gave her the perfect opportunity to travel to and experience many different countries which she did on her own and with friends.
Liz met her husband, Chuck, while working in the same office in Frankfurt, Germany. They married April 26th, 1960 and honeymooned on Mallorca. They spent their first 14 years of marriage between Frankfurt, San Antonio and Bremerhaven and their 4 children were born along the way.
When Chuck retired after 20 years in the service, they decided that the family would move to Beaverton, Oregon where they have lived since 1974. Liz retired from her career with the US government in 1992, her last position was at the Office of the General Counsel as a paralegal. In retirement she was involved with many volunteer/social activities including: Women’s Club at St. Pius, Red Hat Society, the Lutheran Women’s Club and she was also a Eucharistic Minister. Liz and Chuck volunteered with Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District which allowed them to take their long walks each morning and help keep the recreation center in their neighborhood neat and tidy. They spent several weeks a year in Hawaii relaxing. Chuck and Liz celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in April of this year.
If you asked Liz what was her greatest accomplishment, she would always answer her children. Liz is survived by her husband, her children Tammy, Chuck, John and Kelly as well as six grandchildren. Liz is also survived by her sister Anne, brother-in-law Tom and their children who live in Massachusetts, her brother-in-law Loren, his wife Joan and their 3 children as well as many dear, dear friends. Liz will be sorely missed and her enthusiastic nature will live on in all who have had the pleasure of knowing her. Rest easy now Mom.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.finleysunsethills.com for the Knapp family.
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