Jane. So sorry to read this even though it has been many years since high school. Godspeed.

Dear Janie and girls,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Coach was such a special person. My dad has been remembering all the years and all the great memories of being together as coaches and most importantly as friends. He will be greatly missed!  
He was such a big part of my life growing up, teaching me to swim and being part of such a great  swim team for years. 
May all the wonderful memories of Coach bring you comfort and peace. 
Sincerely, 
Sel Elizondo and Becky Baird

My condolences to the Knapp family.  Looking back at the history of swimming in Pueblo, Dave stands out as one of the true pioneers of the competitive sport.  While creating an outstanding age group program at the Belmont Club, he simultaneously built one the states trully outstanding high school boys teams at Central High School.  His work and dedication was felt for many many years marking the Golden Years of Pueblo Swimming..

✓	I played football under coach Knapp at central high school “1969”.  I remember his influence on me to be the best I could be at the position I played.  After graduation I worked at the Holiday Inn on Hwy 50.   His wife Janie was a hostess there and he would come in every now and then to have lunch with her and I would always make it a point to see him.  I will always remember his influence and kindness he conveyed to me.  My condolences to his family.  All God’s blessings Coach Knapp

Janie and family  

My thoughts  are with you at this sad time.  Sending prayers to you.  Sue Kastelic

I started my coaching career in the Fall of 1969 and a few months later during the Summer .... my young team (Commerce City Swim Club) started doing travel meets outside the Denver Metro area. 
We often competed in the Pueblo meets and enjoyed the local talent and congeniality of the parent organization that ran the meets. I met many people - coaches, parents, swimmers and officials. Coach Dave
was a force on deck during those meets and had many swimmers that  were ranked as State record holders and champions. He was very well respected and competitive. 

Dave - I wish you well, as you are on the bell lap toward Heaven!

Glenn M Ebuna

I've been staring at the screen for 20 minutes wondering what to write. How can I describe the impact Dave made on me... first as the dad of two daughters who I had the privilege of coaching in college; then as a friend for more than 35 years. To a college coach, parents can be a blessing and a curse. Dave and Janie were double blessings and a welcome sight in the stands cheering on their beautiful girls. I think the grass still won't grow where Dave would pace during matches! It is a testament to his belief in and support for his girls. I was lucky enough to spend time with Dave in the days before his passing and every time he would muster strength to smile and say "great memories." I thanked him for being a "Coach's Coach" for me...and for being a lifelong friend.  I love you, Dave.

Dave and I lived near each other when we attended Columbian grade school.  I lived on Euclid, and he lived a couple blocks away.  I remember his Boston terrier Wimpy, and would always bring him up whenever Dave and I saw each other.  I remember going to one of Dave's birthday parties when he lived on Lake.  He played the accordion for us - the Beer Barrel Polka! He had the first tape recorder that I had ever seen, and as a young boy I was fascinated by it.  I have lived in California for more than fifty years.  I believe the last time that I saw Dave was when I was working in the men's department at Crews Beggs at Christmas.  He told me that he had just bought a lot in Colorado City.  I was saddened to read of Dave's passing, but have wonderful memories of the time I was fortunate enough to spend with him.  He was a good friend in my early life.  My condolences go to his family and friends as his sweet soul enters Paradise.

Coach Knapp was my swim coach for many years in my young life. His leadership, mentoring and winning attitude gave me the building blocks to succeed and be a competitor not only in sports but in life. Prayers and condolences to his loving family.

Coach was one the best at Central. 5 yard square!!

The respect and admiration I have for this man is beyond words. What a good Coach and friend. I have many, many great memories. My most favorite is Coach Knapp walking around the practice field singing “Bells are ringing “ and then getting a shiver.

OBITUARIO

David Stanley Knapp

25 febrero, 1944 – 14 enero, 2025

T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home

Muestre su apoyo

Comparta Un Recuerdo

Comparta
Un Obituario

Obtenga actualizaciones

Servicios