Jacqueline R. Knapp
December 19, 1941 – January 2, 2023
A celebration of her life will take place at the Comstock VFW Post 6252, 5990 East Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM with a luncheon to follow. Interment will be next to Russell at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on the same day at 2:00 PM (those planning to attend the committal service should meet at the funeral assembly area at the entrance of the cemetery by 1:45 PM). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Comstock VFW Post 6252 Aux.
Obituary
KNAPP, Jacqueline R.
Comstock
Age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 2, 2023. Jackie was born in Niles, Michigan on December 19, 1941, the daughter of the late Richard T. and Ruth W. (McQueen) Kirk. She was a member of Comstock VFW Post 6252 Aux., where she held many offices, including District President. Jackie devoted her life to taking care of others, especially foster children, the community and veterans. She was an active member of Lutheran Church of the Savior where she was loved by all the parishioners. On December 27, 1968, Jackie was united in marriage to Russell L. Knapp, who preceded her in death on August 30, 2007. Jackie is survived by three children, Phillip Knapp, Robert (Laurie) Knapp and Rebecca Hunt; seven grandchildren, Courtney, Michael, Jordan, Richard, Conner, Cayla and Gavin; four great-grandchildren, Esmae, Anthony, Zola and Stevie; brother, Jeff (Kay) Kirk; sisters, Betty (Hershel) Wyrick and Nancy Betke; and several nieces and nephews. All her family were the light of her life. Besides her parents and husband, Jackie was preceded in death by her sister, Barb Kirk and brother, Rick Kirk. A celebration of her life will take place at the Comstock VFW Post 6252, 5990 East Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM with a luncheon to follow. Interment will be next to Russell at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on the same day at 2:00 PM (those planning to attend the committal service should meet at the funeral assembly area at the entrance of the cemetery by 1:45 PM). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Comstock VFW Post 6252 Aux.
I send my deepest condolences to Jackie’s family. Our friendship goes back so many years when we were teenager’s growing up on Kalamazoo’s eastside. We lost touch during the time we raised our kids and had a busy life but reconnected in the past few years. I am shocked about her passing as she just sent me a Christmas greeting offering to help me in anyway as she knows my husband is disabled. Typical of Jackie, always thinking about the welfare of other before herself. My heart breaks as I read her obituary. God bless her soul ! Jackie will always be remembered. Rest in Peace, my dear friend.