Rupert Location:
Morrison Funeral Home & Crematory
Phone: (208) 436-1800

Lesia J. Knowlton

Born: Wednesday Oct-14-1970
Died: Friday May-06-2022
Funeral: Friday May-13-2022

Morrison Funeral Home
& Crematory

188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Lesia Jonette Gorringe Knowlton, 51, of Fairfield, ID returned to her father in heaven on May 6,2022. It is with the deepest sadness we say farewell to our enduring Lesia.
She was born on Oct. 14 1970 to Dan and Jean Gorringe as their first child. Lesia was married to her husband of 27 years, Tommy Knowlton on Dec, 10 1994. The couple raised their family in Fairfield ID where Lesia discovered her passion for saving lives. She was an EMT for Camas County and Pine for 25 years. She was a trainer for several different services. She took it upon herself to write grants and increase funding for Camas County and Pine Emergency medical services. Through her efforts, Fairfield and Pine were both awarded new ambulances and valuable life saving equipment for the fire department. She worked in her last years inspecting Ambulances and Fire trucks for the state.

Lesia's first love was camping and playing with her grandchildren. Lesia is survived by her parents Dan & Jean Gorringe, husband Tommy knowlton, daughters Celeste Waldemer, Danielle Knowlton & Taylor Gorringe, son Davey (Desiree) Knowlton, brothers Jason (Shauna) Gorringe, Justin (Stephanie) Gorringe, and sister Jackie (Chris) Custer. She is also survived by her grandchildren Zaelyn Tate knowlton, Ariya Jules Knowlton, Haedyn Nicolus Sortor, Tylynn Pasley Sortor, Brexlee Lesia Sortor, and Willow Mae Phillips. She is preceded in death by siblings Joey Gorringe & Angie McCarty. Lesia was a strong women fighting her illness for many years. Her and her amazing strength will be dearly missed.

The viewing will be held at Morrison Funeral Home in Rupert ID on Thursday May 12, 2022 from 6pm to 7pm. (188 South Hwy 24 Rupert ID 83350) Funeral will be held in Fairfield ID at The Community Church on Friday May 13th 2022, with a viewing starting at 9 am before the funeral. Lesia will be interned at Oakley basin Cemetery next to her brother and sister. Grave side services will start 3:30 pm.

Condolences Leisa J. Knowlton

Dan and jean and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. As your next door neighbor for many years i remember Lesia from being a baby to growing into a fine young woman. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May the lord bless and comfort you .

Mike & Robyn Fehlman

Dan and jean, we are so sorry to hear Of the passing of your daughter, Leisa. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with All of you at this most difficult time.

Lonnie and Gay Downs

To all the family of my friend, I give my sincere condolences. She was a very good friend to all. She will be missed. May Heaven bless ya with comfort and love.

Joe Stringham

Lesia was a giving person. she gave to her family , friends and fellow emt's. i will miss her infectious laughter and her lively personality. she was an awesome instructor that i had the privilege to get to know and be a student of. i will miss her, as many of us will. god bless her family and look for your strength in heavenly father.

Tammy Draper

So sorry for your loss!!!!! My prayers are with you!

Heather Jones

 
 
 
 
 

 

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