Obituary for Clarice Hazel Knoll
Clarice Hazel Sorensen Knoll
December 1, 1932, to January 5th, 2023
Clarice Hazel Sorensen Knoll passed away January 5, 2023 at The Dalles Health and Rehab in The Dalles, Oregon.
Clarice Hazel Sorensen was born on December 1, 1932, in Minot, North Dakota to Clarence Christian Sorensen and Hazel Ella Bauch Sorensen. She was the youngest of 3 children; her sister, Shirley was six years older, her brother, Carrol was four years older. They lived on a farm in North Dakota which was lost in the depression and drought in 1939. Her father began using his harness making skills to become a shoe repairman and opened his own shop.
At ten years old Clarice and the family moved from North Dakota to Tacoma, Washington. Clarice started Jason Lee Junior High School in Tacoma in the Fall of 1944 and met the boy who would become her future husband. In November of 1949 as Seniors at Stadium High School Clarice and Ronnie Knoll became sweethearts. Together they shared a lifetime of adventures.
Clarice and Ron married on April 19, 1952. The happy couple moved to Hood River, Oregon in 1954 after Ron was discharged from the Navy. Clarice got a job at the Oregon Lumber Company, just outside of Hood River and worked from 1954 until 1994, being a valuable employee who worked in all levels of the office administration. Ron started work with his father, Joe at the Hood River Chrysler Dodge car dealership. Ron and Clarice took over the Hood River dealership in the early 1960’s and ran it through lean and good years until the sale in 1998.
Clarice and Ron really enjoyed life. They travelled the globe with friends, frequented local ski resorts, played golf as often as work allowed, and fulfilled Ron’s passion of Flying by owning a small private plane. Clarice also spent time as a treasured volunteer in the Hood River Community, volunteering at Hospice Services, her church, and the local hospital.
Ron Knoll pre-deceased Clarice on December 10, 1999. Clarice is survived by loving members of the Sorensen Family and Knoll Family who will miss her cheerful words of wisdom and delightful smile very much.
Memorial Services to celebrate the beautiful Clarice Sorensen Knoll will be held at her church; 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18th, 2023, Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to access live stream of service. Private Committal Service will be at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hood River Valley Christian Church or Providence Hospice of The Gorge c/o Anderson’s Tribute Center.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.