Death Notice: John Ross Knudson

John Ross Knudson

John Ross Knudson passed away Sept. 16, 2015. He was 56 years old.

John attended Hoonah Elementary and Juneau-Douglas High School. He worked construction and was a member of the Local Labor Union 652 in both California and Washington. He was also an avid mechanic and worked numerous day labor jobs.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eli and Jennie Hanlon, Amy and Harry Marvin and Sam Knudson Sr.; also, his parents, James and Beatrice Knudson; siblings, Lenora Strienise, Eldred and Stuart Knudson.

He is survived by brother, James Knudson; sisters, Jennie and Amy Knudson.

A memorial service will take place at 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Juneau Tlingit and Haida Community Center. A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. on Oct. 1, at 5 p.m. at the Juneau Glory Hole. A forty-day party to be held Nov. 13 at the Filipino Community Hall.