Harry LeRoy Knopp

BURLEY – Harry LeRoy Knopp, 86, of Burley, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.

Harry was born on Oct. 6, 1926, in Burley, Idaho, the son of Adolph and Amelia “Molly” Weber Knopp. He received his education in Springdale and Burley. He was a veteran of World War II having honorably served our country in the United States Army. He married the love of his life and best friend, Nelda Kay Carson, on May 3, 1958 in Burley, and together, they raised six children.

During his younger years Harry enjoyed playing softball. He later took up bowling and loved to go camping and fishing with his family – especially the yearly vacations to Red Fish Lake.

He was a lifelong farmer and was known for his integrity and hard work. He instilled these wonderful attributes on to his children and grandchildren. He loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.

He is survived by his wife, Nelda of Burley; his children, Cindy Williams of Salt Lake City, Utah, Teressa (Jerry) Grover of Boulder City, Nev., and Laurie Pratt, Susan (Richard) Nay, Scott (Mikea) Knopp and Todd (Dawn) Knopp all of Burley; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Don (Thelma) Knopp, Larine Heinze, Delores (Larry) Carson, and Shirley (Clinton) Harris all of Burley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers-in-law, Boyd Warwood and Ruben Heinze.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Ebenezer Congregational Church, 129 N. Second W., in Paul, with the Rev. Brian Livermore officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church.