Alice Schiffman Knutson was born on January 20,1926 in Sherwood, N.D, where she lived until her marriage to Richard Knutson in 1947. They moved to the family farm around Norma,N.D. Alice and Richard were blessed with 1 son Peter (Paula) and three daughters, Kathy (Kirk Morten), Cindy(Kenneth Strand), and Michele (Steven Schmidt). 1977 moved them to the great Canadian outdoors around Ethelbert MB. To ranch with their son.
Alice enjoyed gardening and her flowers. She also was the best grandmother and cookie maker on the prairies.
She is survived by nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren who will attest to her baking skills.
Alice died on February 21, 2020 in Dauphin Personal Care Home at the age of 94.
She was pre deceased by her husband Richard, three sons-in-law Kirk Morten (Kathy), Kenneth Strand (Cindy), and Steven Schmidt (Michele). Three brothers: Martin, Lawrence, and Leonard. Three sisters: Esther, Leona, and Goldie. One surviving sister Marie Knutson, Ashville, MB.
In accordance with Alice's wishes cremation has taken place and a family Celebration of Life will take place in North Dakota this summer.
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