Victoria Ann Knight

KNIGHT, Victoria Ann (Klassen) of Linden and Clearwater, FL, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on June 24, 2006, after over a year long battle with Leukemia (C.L.L.) She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; one of the most generous and loving people on earth. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan, the youngest of five children of Justin and Anna Matecun. She was a devoted Catholic and followed her true love of singing and dancing through school and afterwards through various civic theaters and her main passion the 'Sweet Adelines' in Michigan and Florida. She is survivied by her constant companion and previous husband, Russell J. Klassen; daughters, Tamara and husband Eric Anttonen and Victoria; son, David Klassen; daughters-in-law, LeAnn Klassen and Michelle Bassett; grandchildren, Jennifer Anttonen, Haley Knight, Joelle and Christopher Klassen, Chad and Carrie Klassen, Pamela Mortellaro, Stephanie Gonzales; many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Knight; sons, James Knight and John Klassen; sisters, Ann and Helen; brothers, John and Frank. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 12 Noon Saturday, July 8, 2006 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton, with Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-9 PM Friday and from 10:30-11:30 AM Saturday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Those desiring may make contributions to C.L.L. Foundation or the Hospice of one's choice.