Jean Sara Knapp, age 88, of Las Vegas, Nevada entered into rest on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Jean was born on May 18, 1934 to Estelle and Louis Scrota in Brooklyn New York. Louis Serota was a chemist who taught chemistry in the prestigious Brooklyn Technical High School - Estelle Serota was a bookkeeper and office manager.
Jean grew up in Brooklyn and was educated in same. She held her BA and MA degrees from Brooklyn College.
Jean came to San Francisco with a friend on a lark in January 1960 intending to stay for a few months. Instead, she met the love of her life and husband of 55 years, Roy, and the Bay Area became her new home. She and Roy married and lived in San Francisco for a brief time then bought their first home in Mill Valley in 1966. They moved to Glen Ellen in 1973 and then to Mission Highlands in 1975. They bought a home and then built one in 1981. They spent many happy years in its beautiful site surrounded by artwork, momentos, and their travels together. After Roy's passing in 2017, Jean relocated to Las Vegas, NV.
Jean had a brief period as an elementary school teacher; a few years in data processing; and, the major part of her career as a real estate broker. She was affiliated with several brokerages including a partner of Tara Properties and General Manager at Henry Mayo's Prudential Properties. She was also very active in the Sonoma County Board of Realtors and held several offices culminating in the presidency. She loved real estate and the pleasure it gave her to match client and property. She and Roy made a number of friends through her transactions, which gave her much joy.
Jean was active in community life - belonging to Kiwanis of Sonoma Plaza and being president at one time, serving on the Board of Directors of Vintage House for eleven years; being a founding member of Shir Shalom; and serving on the Board of Directors for many years; and, holding the presidency of the Mission Highlands Association for several years.
She leaves cousins throughout the Bay Area, nieces and nephews in England and many friends who have enriched her life.
Jean was blessed to have had a comfortable and secure life, enjoying so much of what life had to offer.
Interment and graveside services will be at Palm Eastern Cemetery under the direction of King David on February 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Please join the service via the webcast link at www.kingdavidlv.com.
Donations can be made in Jean's name to Pet's Lifeline Sonoma, California, or Nathan Adelson Hospice Las Vegas, Nevada.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kingdavidlv.com for the Knapp family.
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