Virginia Kaye Knottingham

November 19, 1939 - January 18, 2016

V. Kaye Knotttingham, age 76, of Newberg, OR passed away on January 18, 2016 after a brave battle with Alzheimer's. Kaye was born November 19, 1939 to Norris Clark and Doris (Thorne) Feenstra in Newberg, OR where she attended school and enjoyed choir and theater. She was a woman of faith and enjoyed serving others both in her personal and professional life. Kaye was preceded in death by the love of her life, Paul E. R. Knotttingham in January 2013. Kaye and Paul were happily married for 32 years and shared a love that was an inspiration to her children. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. The legacy of her kind spirit, passion for camping, love of reading and zest for life will live on through them. Kaye is survived by her children Sandra Shine of Hillsboro, OR; Lori Yamaoka of Juneau, AK; Jon Cox of McMinnville, OR; Linda Campbell of Rochester, NH; Anna Britt of McMinnville, OR; Richard Williamson of Vancouver, WA; Eric Williamson of Arlington, WA and Samantha Simpson of Baytown, TX; her mother Doris Feenstra; siblings Linda Brandt, Margie Hill, Becky Hogenkamp, and Rick Clark; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends who came to know and love her. Service will be held at 4pm on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Newberg Christian Church. A celebration of life will follow.