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KNECHT, CLINTON NICK Was called unexpectedly to Heaven on Friday, September 7, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Winifred Knecht; his beloved granddaughter, Alexis Marie Knecht. Clinton is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, JordanAyne Knecht; sons, Barton Knecht and wife Sharon, Steve Knecht and wife Chrissy, Thomas Knecht and wife Dyanne; daughter, Lorii Cridge and husband Scott; sister, Retha Waldrop and husband Robert; brother, Larry Knecht and wife Paula; sister, Ruth Ames and husband David; six grandchildren, Stephanie, Nicholas, Samantha, Ayngela, Chance, Brianna; one great-granddaughter, Camryn; numerous nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. Clinton was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a successful businessman, avid outdoorsman, master gardener, and sports fan. He was born February 9, 1941 in Marlin, TX; he fell in love with the outdoors as a young child. Clinton graduated college from Eastern New Mexico University and taught elementary school until becoming long time business partners with his brother. A resident of Los Alamos for 30 years, he was an active member of the community and coached baseball for many years. Clinton was an avid fisherman and hunter, and dedicated many hours volunteering to such organizations as Ducks Unlimited and Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club. Clinton retired and moved to Placitas, NM in 1997, where he continued to work part-time until his passing. Clinton viewed everything in life as a lesson, and continued to be a mentor by sharing his learnings and teachings with the world every day. He will always be remembered for his smile, laughter, insight, kindness, and as a man who could never sit still except for watching his beloved Dallas Cowboys. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Clinton's honor to either Watermelon Ranch at www.wmranch.org, (505-867-5347), 1512 Deborah Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 or the New Mexico ASPCA at www.aspca.org/donate. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Wed September 19, 2012