Clara Knudsen

Clara Elizabeth Christiansen Knudsen, 98, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2017.
Clara was born August 14, 1918 in American Falls, Idaho to John Jack Christiansen and Mary Margaret Henkes. She was raised in American Falls and Rupert, Idaho. In 1933, at the age of 15 while living in Rupert, she lost her dad and her only brother, Joe, a year later in 1934. Clara and her mother moved back to American Falls and she graduated from American Falls High School in 1936.

On December 7, 1936, she married Robert W. Knudsen. They lived in Aberdeen and raised six children: Bobby, Barbara, Margaret, Karyl, and the twins, Bill and Tina. She will always be remembered as a wonderful, loving, and beautiful mother. Clara was an excellent cook, seamstress, hard-working mother, and she lived her life for her family. She loved to travel the world and shared it with her family. She also enjoyed playing bridge with her friends and loved her Catholic faith.

Clara and Bob moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 1993. Clara's husband, Bob, and daughter Barbara (Tudy) passed away in 1996 and left a void in our lives. Clara spent a lot of time in Boise with Karyl's family and Bill. In 2001, she moved to Boise and lived with Bill.

Clara is survived by her children: Bob Knudsen of American Falls; Margaret (Rick) Farnsworth of Eagle; Karyl Klein of Eagle; Bill Knudsen of Eagle; Tina (Chris) Frost of Pocatello. She is survived by ten grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob, her daughter, Barbara (Tudy), and daughter-in-law Sharon. Clara was inspiring in so many ways to everyone blessed enough to know her and she will be greatly missed.

The family request in lieu of flowers a memorial be donated to the Salvation Army or the Catholic Charities of Idaho.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday August 8, 2017 at Wilks Funeral Home 211 W. Chubbuck Rd. Family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 1:00 P.M. Condolences and memories may be shared under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.