Nathan Paul Knoll, 54, “went home to be with his Lord and Savior” May 30, 2015.
Nathan was born to Virgie and James Knoll on Dec. 5, 1960, in Chehalis, Washington, where he was raised.
In 1982, he moved to Montana where he met and married the love of his life, Brenda Bouley, in February of 1993.
Nathan is survived by his wife, Brenda Knoll, daughter Liza and son Tucker, all at the family home in Marion; son, Jason Knoll, of Columbia Falls; daughter, Renae Knoll, of Columbia Falls; daughter, Kayla Knoll Vanbemmel, of Eureka; grandsons, Tristan and Jadon; granddaughters, Kaylee, Jenna and Peyton; brother, Mike and wife Gail of Whitefish; brother, Larry and wife Dana of Whitefish; brother, Tim and wife Kay of Power, Montana; brother, Chris and wife Clairice of Centralia, Washington; sister, Inis and husband Tom of Lafayette, Tennessee; sister, Joan and husband Wayne of Lewistown; sister, Mamie and husband Dennis of Whitefish; sister, Mary Jane and husband Paul of Kalispell; sister, Judy and husband Chuck of Kalispell; along with several nieces and nephews.
Nathan was preceded in death by his parents, Virgie and James Knoll; nephew, Caleb Husted; nephew, Matthew Goodwin; and nephew, Brayden Titchbourne.
Nathan’s love was working on cars and helping others, even when it seemed that was hard to accomplish — he never gave up. His children were always included in his love of drag racing, hunting and fishing and he felt his family came first in his life. God blessed Nathan with the gift of and a passion for music, which lives on in his children. He passed on his legacy to his children with love and compassion. Nathan knew the value of hard work and he never gave up on something he believed in.
Everyone enjoyed being around him because of his great sense of humor. He was dearly loved by all who knew him. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved his family and the Lord with all of his heart.
“We will not say good-bye, we will say, when we see you again it will be a joyous day with the Lord. Until then — we will carry you in our hearts.”
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 5, at Cornerstone Community Church, with graveside services at 1 p.m. at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church.
Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.