Phil Knowles

PHIL KNOWLES Click here to view a video of Phil's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Phil Conrad Knowles, 90, of Iona, passed away September 3, 2008, at his home. He was born January 6, 1918, in Iona, Idaho, to Jasper Conrad Knowles and Afton Brown Knowles. He attended schools in Iona and graduated from Iona High School. He married Rosa Elizabeth Schwieder on December 23, 1938, in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. They made their home south of Iona, where they raised their four children on the family farm. He worked for U & I Sugar in the winter and dry farmed near Kepp’s Crossing in the summer. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions. He was a member of the Lion's Club and the Iona Posse. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, bowling, and knitting hats. Survivors include: Wife: Rosa Knowles, Iona, ID Daughter: Phyllis Ann Moad, Iona, ID Daughter: Connie (Gordon) Jorgensen, Rigby, ID Son: Arthur Conrad (Joyce) Knowles, Idaho Falls, ID Son: John Philip (SanDee) Knowles, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Elda Afton Cloward, Las Vegas, NV 15 Grandchildren & 21 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Gene Knowles and a granddaughter, Tara Knowles. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at the Iona LDS 8th Ward, 5169 E. Denning Avenue, Iona, with Bishop Robert Nield officiating. The family will visit with friends and family Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Derik Mackintosh dmack78@hotmail.com Hey Art, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He seemed quite the character and I am sure that you will miss him. Just letting you know that my thoughts are with you and your family. Robert Knowles May God grant you peace and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Robert and Karen Knowls, Son of (cousin) Paul Knowles Nita Case casey166@msn.com Dear Knowles family The services of Brother Knowles was beautiful. His legacy of hats will move forward. It was Brother Knowles who taught me to make the hats. As I continue to make them I will always remembere how kind he was. May the choicest of blessings be yours and the beautiful memories that you have help to sustain the family in this difficult time. You will be in my prayers.