Gretta Wind Knudson , daughter of Fred and Hilda Wind, was born on October 9, 1943, in Friesland, The Netherlands.

At the age of 9 she immigrated with her family to the United States, settling in southern California.

Gretta attended Bellflower Christian School, graduating in 1961. She then studied at Calvin College in Grand Rapids ,Michigan.

After graduating in 1965, she taught elementary students at Ontario, California, Christian

Schools for four years.

After living a few years in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she moved to Seattle and worked in a home

for disabled adults, eventually moving to Mount Vernon .

There she became a member of Bethany Covenant Church, and continued working with disabled

adults for Vocational Rehab, living out her faith.

In Mount Vernon she met the love of her life, Wayne Knudson. They married in 1990.

Gretta continued working in the field of social services.

Gretta was a truly gentle, kind soul who found joy in helping others and was very compassionate

to people who were disabled or otherwise unfortunate.

She loved children and enjoyed being with Marlin and Linda Hendricks' children who remember her

for her story telling and playing in improvised living room tents.

She loved living in Wayne's beautiful home, her flower gardens, and their dogs.

In the last few years Gretta began her drift into the fog of forgetfulness, and eventually descended into

the ever darkening night of dementia.

She left us twice- first to dementia, and then finally stepping into eternal rest.

She is now living in the loving arms of Jesus.

Gretta was predeceased by her parents and oldest brother, Frank.

Surviving her are husband, Wayne Knudson, his two daughters Renee and Nicole., and sister-in-law Sharon Wahl (Larry).

Also her siblings John Wind (Corry), Alice DeVries, Fred Wind (Wilma),Hilda Ramak (Simon),

Sid Wind (Karen),Linda Hendricks (Marlin), and Marti Crow (Rod) ,and many nieces ,nephews,

and cousins.

Memorials are suggested to be made to Friendship House: 922 S. 3rd St.,Mount Vernon, 98273

A Chapel service will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 11:00 AM at Hawthorne Funeral Home, followed by a Graveside service at Hawthorne Memorial Park and then a Reception in the Hawthorne Reception Room.