Alma Knopp

Alma Knopp, 97 of Rupert passed away Wednesday February 4, 2015 at Highland Estates Assisted Living Center. Alma was born September 25, 1917 in Yale, Idaho to Christian (Chris) Walters and Katherine Benner Walters. She married Victor Knopp on February 27, 1938. Alma lived in Paul and Heyburn before settling in Rupert where they farmed. She graduated from American Falls High School. Alma was a member of the Paul, ID Ebenezer Congregational Church. She was a Sunday school teacher and the music director for seventeen years. She was a member of the Pink Ladies Hospital Guild working in the snack bar. She enjoyed making silk flower arrangements and crocheting baby stocking caps for the new born babies at the hospital for 34 years. She enjoyed crocheting afghans and embroidering pillow cases. Alma is survived by her son Russell Gene Knopp and his wife Joanne, three grandchildren, six great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Sam, Adam, Alvin and Robert Walters. The family would like to give a special thanks to Horizon Home Health and Hospice and the wonderful caregivers at Highland Estates. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Paul Pine Chapel (620 5th Street Rupert, Idaho 83350). Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Paul Congregational Church. Viewing for family and friends will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2015 at the mortuary. Services will conclude with burial in the Paul Cemetery under the direction of Hansen Mortuary.

Funeral Service Date of Service: Feb. 14, 2015