Timelines



Bernie Knapp

  • November 14, 1929

    Birth

    Bernie was born in Goshen, Idaho. The youngest of 9 children (2 died in infancy) born to Justin Willis Knapp & Mabel Fidelia Hale.

  • 1930

    Childhood

    The family moved often as Justin Willis sought work during the Great Depression. "We were the poorest of the poor," Bernie recounted.

  • 1932

    Goshen, ID

    The family moved back to Goshen, Idaho.

  • 1935

    Bernie Sick

    5yr old Bernie got really sick during the school year and had to quit school until the next year.

  • 1936

    Rexburg, ID

    With no work to be found in Goshen, the family moved to Rexburg, Idaho. Bernie's sister Marj married Barney South. Justin Willis went to Island Park to work the sawmill with Barney.

  • June 2, 1937

    Island Park & Idaho Falls

    Knapp family moves to Island Park to run the sawmill for the summer. Lived in cabins. In Fall, Justin & Mabel went to rent a house in Idaho Falls, couldn't find any and bought an empty lot at 347 Cleveland St.

  • 1938

    Baptized

    Justin Willis and Barney build house on lot in Idaho Falls. Bernie is baptized into the LDS Church.

  • 1942

    Ordained Deacon

    Bernie was ordained a Deacon in the LDS Church (Idaho Falls 5th ward) by father Justin Willis Knapp.

  • 1943–53

    South's Sawmill

    Between 1943 and 1953, Bernie worked for Barney South at the sawmill in Island Park.

  • November 19, 1944

    Ordained Teacher

    Bernie was ordained a Teacher in the LDS Church (Idaho Falls 5th ward) by father Justin Willis Knapp.

  • November 24, 1946

    Ordained Priest

    Bernie was ordained a Priest in the LDS Church (Idaho Falls 5th ward) by father Justin Willis Knapp.

  • May 11, 1948

    Graduated High School

    Bernie Graduated from the Idaho Falls High School.

  • 1948-53

    Ricks College

    Bernie graduated with a Bachelor's in General Agriculture, and a minor in Animal Husbandry.

  • February 27, 1949

    Ordained Elder

    Bernie was ordained an Elder in the LDS Church (Idaho Falls 9th ward) by father Justin Willis Knapp.

  • 1953-55

    Army Service

    Bernie was drafted in July of 1953 during the Korean War. He completed Basic Training at Fort Ord, California and was stationed in Friedberg, Germany with the 29th Field Artillery Battalion. He was able to travel across much of Europe and the Middle East during his leaves. Bernie was realeased in May, 1955 at Fort Carson, Colorado.

  • 1955

    USU

    Bernie attended Utah State University in Logan, with the intent of getting his teaching certificate in Zoology. He received his mission call and left before finishing. Barney Died in February. Bernie continued to help Marj run and operate the sawmill when he wasn't at school.

  • 1958–60

    Missionary Service

    Bernie served a mission for the LDS Church in the Southern Far East mission. He was assigned to the Taiwan Zone. He was called to serve 36 mos, but the church changed general service to 30 mos. Bernie got permission to stay an extra 3 mos. He served March 58 – November 60.

  • 1961–62

    BYU

    After his mission, Bernie returned to help at the sawmill until it was sold in July of 1961. He started school at BYU Provo, where he completed his teaching certificate, majoring in Zoology with minors in Botany and Driver's Ed.

  • 1962

    Driver's Ed

    Bernie had planned to teach school in Shelley, ID, but one of his BYU professors recommended him to teach Driver's Ed at Utah Technical College (now UVU). He interviewed and was hired for the job at UTC. Bernie taught Driver's Ed there from 1962–1988 when he retired.

  • July 22, 1965

    Wedding

    Bernie Married Louise Andrus in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple for time and all eternity. (See the combined Bernie and Louise timeline for more info about events from their married life)

  • February 24, 1980

    Ordained High Priest

    Bernie was ordained a High Priest in the LDS Church (Jameston Ward, Shelley, ID) by Justin A Knapp.

  • 1988

    Retirement

    Bernie officially retired from teaching Driver's Ed at Utah Technical College (now UVU), but continued to teach Driver's Ed there part-time for a few more years.

  • Service

    After his retirement, Bernie spent the remainder of his life raising children, grandchildren, and serving his neighbors and family. He was well known for delivering the paper to the widows and elderly in his neighborhood, buying groceries for those in need, and other acts of kindness and service.

  • Church Service

    Bernie served faithfully in many various callings in the LDS Church. Most notably, he diligently locked the LDS church building located at 1289 E, 300 S, in Provo, UT every night for countless years. Best estimates say he did this for over 20 years. He also regularly donated to the LDS Mission fund, and helped his children and grandchildren financially with their missionary service.

  • May 29, 2015

    Death

    Having suffered declining health for a few months, Bernie passed away peacefully on May 29th, while surrounded by family. He was 85 years old.

  • July 2, 2015

    Funeral Service

    Due to conflicting family schedules, Bernie's funeral was delayed so that his children could attend. He is buried in the Marion Cemetery in Marion, Utah.

Louise Knapp

  • March 5, 1939

    Birth

    Louise was born in Marion, Utah. The 8th child of 12 (2 born dead) children in their family. And the 2nd child born to John Ivan Andrus Sr and Susie May Duke (Winterton) after their union.

  • 1947

    Baptized

    Louise was baptized by her father Ivan Andrus in the reservoir on their farm.

  • 1954

    Timbering

    When Louise was about 15, her family began timbering (logging) to earn enough money to provide for their family. They worked East of Oakley, UT and in Soapstone Basin, cutting and skidding (hauling) logs. Louise and Doug skidded logs with their horses. They spent their summers for the next few years timbering.

  • 1957

    Graduated High School

    Louise Graduated from South Summit High School in Kamas, Utah. She graduated as the Salutatorian of her class.

  • 1957–61

    BYU

    Louise graduated with a Bachelor's in Homemaking Education.

  • 1961–62

    Home Ec Teacher, Tabiona

    Louise taught Home Economics in Tabiona, UT for 7th–12th grade students. She was the only female faculty member and also taught P.E. and led the Pep club there.

  • 1962–64

    Missionary Service

    Louise served a mission for the LDS Church in the Southern Far East Mission. She was assigned to the Taiwan Zone. She was one of only a handful of sister missionaries serving in Taiwan at that time and served for two years.

  • 1964–65

    Sewing Teacher

    Louise taught sewing for one school year at Lincoln Jr High in the Salt Lake City School District.

  • July 22, 1965

    Wedding

    Louise Married Bernie Knapp in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple for time and all eternity. (See the combined Bernie and Louise timeline for more info about events from their married life).

  • 1982

    Excommunicated

    Louise had begun studying the gospel with a group of friends "Gospel Girls." While seeking spiritual knowledge and truth, they came to believe that "plural marriage is a correct eternal principle." Some of her friends joined with a man named John Bryant (Samuel) and were excommunicated. Louise was questioned by her Stake President, who charged her with apostasy. On the grounds of not believing that the LDS Church President "holds all keys of the Priesthood and is the sole person through whom the Lord speaks to all people," and the belief that "the LDS church was in apostasy for not allowing its members to live the gospel as restored by Joseph Smith," she was excommunicated. Louise is still devoutly religious and believes many principles and teachings of the LDS church. See her Life Story for more details.

  • 1989

    Tutor at UVCC

    Louise worked for Utah Valley Community College (now UVU) as a tutor. And also taught English to a small group at Provo High School.

  • 1990–93

    Provo District & Jail

    Louise taught reading at Provo High School and English in the Provo School District's Adult High School, which included teaching English at the Utah County Jail.

  • 1993–2007

    Utah County Treatment Center

    While teaching English at the County Jail, Louise was hired to also work at "Detox." The job transitioned into Utah County Substance Abuse Treatment Center (aka Foothill), where she worked until retiring in Nov 2007.

  • 1995

    WFG

    In the midst of working for Utah County, Louise worked for World Marketing Alliance (WMA), which later became World Financial Group (WFG). She worked their with alongside a few of her children.

  • 2011

    Bluegrass Band

    At the invitation of her brother Doug, Louise began attending a Bluegrass class at the Springville Senior Center. She began learning to play the fiddle and played with their group for a few months, before losing much of her hearing.

  • 2012

    Meniere's Disease

    In 2012 Louise was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease after having lost much of her hearing and experiencing long spells of diziness and sickness.

  • Travel

    After Bernie's passing, Louise has spent much of her time travelling around the U.S. visiting her children and assisting them with her grandchildren. She has found great joy in spending time with her posterity and in observing the shennanigans her grandchildren get up to.

  • Translated

    At the present time, Louise is working on getting Translated, as dying is clearly overrated.

Bernie & Louise Knapp

  • Spring 1965

    Farm in Edgemont

    Bernie purchased a 6 acre farm in the Edgemont Springs areas of Provo, Utah. It had a stream, fruit trees, farm house, shed, shop, and some pasture. Bernie also raised horses there. Address: Rural Route 2, Provo, Utah.

  • July 22, 1965

    Wedding

    Louise Married Bernie Knapp in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple for time and all eternity.

  • June 15, 1966

    Lisa Born

    Lisa was born in Provo, Utah. The first child of Louise and Bernie Knapp.

  • August 10, 1968

    Willis Born

    Willis was born in Provo, Utah. The second child of Louise and Bernie Knapp.

  • October 26, 1969

    Justin Born

    Justin was born in Provo, Utah. The third child of Louise and Bernie Knapp.

  • February 24, 1973

    Shaun Born

    Shaun was born in Provo, Utah. The fourth child of Louise and Bernie Knapp.

  • December 14, 1974

    Joseph Born

    Joseph was born in Provo, Utah. The fifth child of Louise and Bernie Knapp.

  • March 22, 1976

    Ruth Born

    Ruth was born in Provo, Utah. The sixth child of Louise and Bernie Knapp.

  • June 12, 1977

    Jess Born

    Jess was born in Provo, Utah. The seventh child of Louise and Bernie Knapp.

  • August 1978

    Moved to Shelley, Idaho

    The Knapp family moved to Shelley, ID to rent a house. According to Louise, Bernie sold their Provo farm to get Louise away from her "Gospel Girl" friends, as he believed they were a bad influence on her. Bernie worked for David South building domes. Address: 199 Spruce Avenue, Shelley, Idaho.

  • January 24, 1979

    Kathy Born

    Kathy was born while the family was in Shelley, Idaho. The eigth child of Louise and Bernie Knapp.

  • Summer 1979

    Moved to Jameston, Idaho

    The Knapp family moved to Jameston, Idaho to buy a house and live closer to the Souths. Address: Sandhill Road, Jameston, Idaho.

  • March 29, 1980

    Tim Born

    Tim was born while the family was in Jameston, Idaho. The ninth child of Louise and Bernie Knapp.

  • August 1980

    Moved to Provo, Utah

    The Knapp family moved to Provo, Utah. Bernie's job working for David South required him to travel, and he didn't want to be away from the family; he went back to his previous job teaching Driver's Ed. Address: 1157 E 640 S, Provo, Utah.

  • August 1988

    Moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho

    The Knapp family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho. Address: Lewisville Highway, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

  • August 1989

    Moved to Provo, Utah

    The Knapp family moved back to Provo, Utah because the kids enjoyed going to school in Utah more than Idaho. Address: 900 S, Provo, Utah.

  • December 1989

    Moved in Provo, Utah

    The Knapp family moved to another home in Provo, Utah. Address: 1450 E 345 S, Provo, Utah.

Justin Willis Knapp

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Mabel Fidelia Hale Knapp

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Justin & Mabel Knapp

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John Ivan Andrus Sr

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Susie May Duke Winterton Andrus

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Ivan & Susie Andrus

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