Joyce Darlene Knauss

She was born on May 20, 1935 to Oscar and Emma Adams on the family farm south of Rudyard Montana where she spent her childhood.

On April 1, 1953 she married Newton (Art) Knauss and became mother to his 4 year old son Philip. Joyce and Art lived between Montana and Washington until 1960, during which time they had 5 children; Zane, Del, Jamie, Oscar and Tony.

Joyce loved being a wife, mother, grandma and great grandma. She loved gardening, especially flowers. Joyce was known for her kind, loving heart and generous nature. Her faith and church were always a big part of her life and sustained her through good and bad times.

She was preceded in death by her Dad, Mom, husband, siblings; Vic, Nellie, Stella, Ione, Nora, Elsie, Marie, Elsie, Helen, Tom, Gladys and Charlie, daughter-in - law Youngok and son in-law Dee.

She is survived by her brother, Zane Adams(Cathy), children; Zane, Del (Michele), Jamie, Oscar, Tony (Jeanette) and Philip (Chris). Grandkids, Liza (Steve), Nicole (David), Sarah (Bobby), Adam, Daniel (Sara), Rebecca, Emmett. Great Grandkids, Johnathan, Ethan, Clare, Aiden, Riley, Nick, Asher and Willem, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

In memory of Mom, please plant a pink rose bush in your yard.

A Private graveside service to be held.