Date of Birth: October 23, 1940
Date of Death: October 29, 2017
Lorraine, late of Regina, Sask., passed away peacefully at Regina General Hospital on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 with her family by her side.
Lorraine is survived by her husband of 56 years, Wayne Knipple; daughter, Jody Knipple (Greg); son, Troy Knipple; son, Chad Knipple (Tammy); grandchildren, Kayle Schmekel (Andie); Michael Knipple (Megan); Ryan Knipple; Kelsey Knipple (Corey); Jacy Knipple; Brenden Knipple; great-grandchildren, Jaxx Schmekel; Harper Schmekel; Walker Schmekel; cousins Dwight Daunheimer; Deidre Leonard (Craig); Kurt Daunheimer (and family); Stacey McClintock (Kelly and family); and extended family Traci Schmekel (Scott and family).
Lorraine was predeceased by her grandparents, Katherine and John Daunheimer; aunt and uncle, Ervan and Doreen Daunheimer; mother, Jean Stein and Mickey Nathanson; extended family, Bill and Phyllis Bieber, Helen Rickard and Delanna Mills.
Lorraine was born on Oct. 23, 1940 and raised in Melville, Sask., having left to pursue a work opportunity for five years with the Regina Leader-Post editorial department.
On April 29, 1961, Lorraine Stein married Wayne Knipple and together they raised their wonderful family. In 1992 Lorraine returned to work at her family business (Falcon Group) and enjoyed working alongside her family for the next 25 years.
Lorraine was a kind and soft-hearted soul, yet a pillar of strength and conviction. She was always there if you needed her, she loved her family deeply, every get-together shared was an event to her. It didn’t matter what we were doing, because we were doing it together, making our memory bank full to the brim. We are grateful to have been blessed with each others’ presence for many years.
She was a strong believer with great faith; the Lord was always in her heart, home and conversation… as her family learned much from her example.
Lorraine was a devoted care giver to her mother, Jean; and her husband, Wayne. Lorraine’s generosity also extended beyond her family to assist others such as, Community Living, Souls Harbour and World Vision.
Lorraine took pleasure in bowling, reading, nutrition and exercise. Her greatest joy was her family.
Special thanks to the Regina Ambulance Service, Regina General Hospital Emergency Surgical ICU and Medical ICU nurses and caregivers, Dr. Joseph Buwembo, Saskatoon Royal University Hospital ICU nurses and caregivers, Dr. Mike Kelly, Stars Air Ambulance of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Air Ambulance Services, as we are forever grateful and blessed by your dedication, service and compassion.
The family would also like to thank Pastor Lynn Robertson for her beautiful words of comfort and assurance, as well as those from Melville, who were part of Lorraine’s life, and also to her wonderful family.
We invite all to join in a celebration of Lorraine Knipple’s life at Christ Lutheran Church, 4825 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, Sask. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at 2 p.m. The family invites all to attend a lunch and picture presentation to follow. A private family interment of ashes will be held at Melville Cemetery in June of 2018.
Memorial donations in Lorraine’s memory may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 4825 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, Sask., S4B 1B7.
Lorraine Knipple was a strong kind and caring lady who lived a good life and by the grace of God is now at peace in her eternal home. Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary and tributes page at www.reginafuneralhome.ca
Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306) 789-8850.
