Canon Carl Knirk, May he Rest in Peace

Dear Ones,

 

It is with profound sadness that I report to you today the death of our beloved Canon for Stewardship and Evangelism, Carl Knirk.  His wife Susan, who I spoke with just now, found him this morning.  It was all quite sudden and of course, we are all shocked.  I will report more as I know it. 

 

I loved so much working with Carl.  If there was someone who could be considered "salt of the earth"  Carl certainly was.  For now, please pray for Susan, and Carl's family, and give thanks for this joyful saint of God who brightened our lives, and led us in new and faithful ways in this Church.

 

Faithfully,

 

Greg

Comments

[Chris Knirk]

Greg,

Thank you for your spiritual guidance this morning, and your kind thoughts here. My father always spoke about what a luxury it was to work with you. Helping the Diocese truly was one of his biggest passions.

Chris Knirk

[Conrad Plyler]

Dear Bishop Greg and the Knirk Family,

I know I speak for hundreds of others who had the honor to associate themselves with Carl in connection with his work in Christian Stewardship. He was a friend and mentor to me and so many others. He was special in God's sight, and I shall miss him.

May God bless you and yours with His peace.

Conrad Plyler
St Bede, Port Orchard

[Sue & Doug Watkins]

We were devastated to hear the news of our long time friend, Carl. Carl came to Bendigo, Australia as an exchange teacher in 1978 and, with his family, made many friends. We loved our visits to Seattle and having Susan & Carl here on their many return visits. Carl was so looking forward to his 3 months "down under" next year.
There are not enough wonderful words to describe Carl. We have great memories to keep forever.
Our love to the Knirk family. Our thoughts will be with you always.
Sue & Doug Watkins
Mandurang South
Australia

[Rachel Taber-Hamilton]

Carl was a wonderful man and a gift in so many ways. He was generous with everything that was his to give: selflessly sharing his talents, his resources and his most precious time on earth. Not only did he inspire and educate about stewardship; he embodied stewardship of God's gifts in every possible way.

But my favorite memories of Carl are evoked by the way he spoke of his family. His deep love and respect for each of them shone through with genuine tenderness, and his voice would become quietly moved whenever he spoke of his grandchildren.

My thoughts and condolences are with his family and with you, +Greg, and all the staff of the diocesan office of Olympia. I am remembering Carl and all of you in the drum songs and burning sage of my prayers; deep peace to you all, my Beloved Friends in Christ.

The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton
Executive Council Committee on Indigenous Ministries

[Stanley Fear, St. Aidans (Stewardship chair)]

Carl will be sadly missed throughout the Diocese. He was every bit a Godly man and willing to reach out to all to provide assistance and to be there when we looked for guidance in our efforts to grow God's church, spiritually and financially. My prayers are with the family and with the Diocese: as it reflects on the effect and loss of our beloved Carl.
May he Rest in Peace.

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