person who his mother considered a blessing. Not only did she love him more than she could
have imagined, but she felt honored to be able to raise him. Nathan grew up in Pleasant Hill, CA
until he was 5-years-old, at which time his Mom married his Dad Steve. He then moved to
Brentwood, CA where he gained an amazing brother in Christian Knight, and a year later, an
amazing sister in Kelli Knight. Growing up in Brentwood, he was able to make many friends,
created so many memories, and left an undeniable mark on those who were involved in his life.
He graduated in 1998 from Liberty Union High School, and immediately joined the Marine
Corp. He stayed in the corp until December of 2002 and again met many people that will forever
remember the impact he had on their lives. Nathan had many jobs, but was finally able to pursue
something that fulfilled his passion: helping others. He was a Mentor at Project Bayview in San
Francisco, a ministry where men are assisted in becoming clean and sober by realizing that they
can have an honest and personal relationship with Jesus, whom did so much to help Nathan
navigate this crazy world.. He continued in this ministry until his death. Two years ago, Nathan
began his career with California Housing Partnership. He was promoted 3 times in his short time
there. Nathan was a Resident Services Team Lead, overseeing 3 homes for CHP. He enjoyed his
position there as it allowed him to give back to those less fortunate. CHP is an organization that
plays a unique role in California’s struggle to provide housing that is sustainable and affordable
to working families, homeless, veterans, seniors, and disabled. He always spoke of how he felt so
fortunate to have been chosen to work in such a fabulous organization.
He is survived by his Dad and Mom, Steve and Kathy Knight, brothers Christian (Gail) and Jesse, nephew Brayden, sister Kelli (Megan), nephews Kaison and Jeremy, Melanie Goff, a woman that brought genuine unconditional love into Nathan’s world unlike anyone had seen before, and whom he was planning on spending the rest of his life with. He is also survived by many Uncles, Aunts, and cousins.
Nathan’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
His family will forever love him and miss him dearly.
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