Jeffrey Kent Knell passed away on June 22, 2014. He was 60 years old.
Jeff was a native of Salt Lake City, born to Jim and Shirlee Knell on July 28, 1953. He graduated from Skyline High School in 1971 and received Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the University of Utah. Jeff had a colorful list of hobbies and interests, including music, aviation, enjoying his mountain home in the great outdoors, and fine wine and scotch. He was a beloved son, an incredible father, a loving brother, and a friend to everyone he met.
Jeff is survived by his two children, Steven and Georgia; his long-time companion, Sue; his mother and father, Jim and Shirlee; and his siblings, Brent, Carolyn, Kathy, David, and Scott.
A memorial for Jeff will be held at Larkin Sunset Lawn at 2350 E 1300 S in Salt Lake City on Monday, June 30 at 11:00AM. A celebration of his life will be held at the Hog Wallow at 3200 E Big Cottonwood Canyon Road on the same day beginning at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to the Nature Conservancy, to help protect the outdoors that he knew so well and loved so much. http://www.nature.org/
