Kern County Obituaries Dorothy Amelia Knapp Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008 This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives http://calarchives4u.com/ These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter. All persons donating to this site retain the rights to their own work. Source Unknown; Date Unknown Dorothy Amelia Knapp, age 77, passed /ay at her home in California City on May 29, 2002. Mrs. Knapp was born March 25, 1925 in Ryde, CA. She attended the Assembly of God Church Mojave for several years. Her favorite pastimes were crocheting, reading and singing. She had a chance to sing with the Oakland Philharmonic Choir but turned it down to marry her husband of 43 years, Edgar Lee Knapp, who preceded her in death in 1987. Mrs. Knapp was employed with Bank of America for 25 years. She is survived by her children Dea Smith of Albuquerque N.M., Joan Bland of Deming N.M, Susan Callaway of Rio Vista, CA and Sandra Holley of California City. Mrs. Knapp leaves 11 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Also surviving Mrs. Knapp is her sister Neva Neves of Reno, NV. Her favorite Bible scripture was Psalm 23. NOTE: Photo At: http://www.calarchives4u.com/photos/kern/