Laura May Knutson, age 80, of Bakersfield passed away Monday, January 17th, 2022.
She grew up in Fillmore, California and was a valedictorian graduate of Fillmore High School in 1959. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, road trips in the family motorhome and camping with friends and family. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.
Laura is preceded in death by her parents Chester and Gennave Kruse, and two brothers, Marvin and Roy Kruse. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dave; daughter, Sharla Frank and sons, David Knutson, Lee Knutson and Christopher Knutson.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony for Laura will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at Church of Angels, 600 East Pleasant Street in Santa Paula, California. Interment to follow at Bardsdale Cemetery, 1698 South Sespe Street in Fillmore, California.
To sign the family's online guestbook, share stories and post pictures please visit our website www.santapaulafuneralhome.com and click on Laura's name located in Recent Obituaries.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Family Owned & Operated Robert Rey GarcĂa Jr Funeral Services, Santa Paula, CA 805.229.7054.