1993 ~ 2025
Jessica Faye Knorr passed away unexpectedly Aug. 12, 2025. Jessica had the most beautiful, compassionate heart in the world, and she shared it tenderly with every person or animal she met.
Jessica was born in American Fork, Utah on March 22, 1993. Her parents immediately knew that she was the best thing that had happened to them. She was a vivacious and joyful child bringing pure joy to everyone around her. She loved having adventures, singing, and dancing to Disney songs and 70’s music with her daddy. Disneyland was their favorite daddy-daughter trip. When her brother, Mason came into the family, she became his best friend and fiercest protector. They continued to be each other's best friends throughout their lives and in recent years Mason became her support and protector.
Jessica graduated from Alta High School in 2011 and began working two jobs: one at McDonalds and one at South Towne Mall. In the fall of 2012, Jessica met her sweetheart Adam Knorr while offering him a sample of green tea. Within just a few weeks, they promised each other their hearts. They were married on December 23, 2013, in Midvale, at the Woods on 9th.
Jessica supported Adam through law school and they built a wonderful life together. They loved each other fiercely and resolved to tackle all life’s challenges as a single unit. There was rarely a time when one was without the other, and that is the way they wanted it. As things changed and difficulties arose, they adapted and grew together, getting even closer as the years went on.
She loved all things Disney, especially going to Disneyland and Disney World with Adam, her daddy, Mason, Jim, Denise and her Aunt Suzanne every chance she could. Her other passions were her cat, Karma, traveling, Taylor Swift and her family.
Jessica’s love for those in her circle was intense. If you were lucky enough to be in that circle, her love for you was palpable. Anyone in her presence felt like a better person and also felt the desire to be a better person – to try and care more for others. You just knew how good she was by being near her.
She is survived by her loving husband, Adam Knorr, her daddy, David (Renee) Strate, brother, Mason Strate, grandmother, JoAnn Strate and Adam’s parents Denise and Jim Knorr. She leaves an extended family and many friends will miss her deeply. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers Abe Strate and Chad Hoopes who were two of her biggest cheerleaders.
Private services will be held. She will be interred at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 1950 E Dimple Dell Road in Sandy, Utah.
Adam, Denise and Jim,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know there’s nothing I can do help. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss of such a special lady. Our hearts ache for you all. Please know you will be in our prayers for comfort and love. God bless you and your🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Adam, Denise, Jim,
Sending my condolences. May you find peace and comfort at this time.
We're so very sorry for this loss. Jessica is with God now and smiling back down on all that knew and loves her.
RIP ❤️🙏
Allison,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope that the sadness you must be feeling will be comforted by family & loved ones.
Your friend, Sara
On behalf of my Aunt Allison (Jessica’s mother), I want to extend our deepest condolences for the loss of her beloved daughter. Words cannot ease the pain of such a heartbreaking loss, but please know that she holds her daughter’s memory close to her heart and is grateful for the love, prayers, and support during this difficult time. May her daughter’s soul rest in peace, and may our family find comfort in the cherished memories we lovingly shared with her.
Dear Jessica,
I have thought of you countless times over the years. Every time I play Animal Crossing I think of how much fun it was when you taught me how to play it on Nintendo DS. I still have that old DS and that original Animal Crossing game cartridge with the village you helped me create. I could never bring myself to part with it. I have continued to play every version of Animal Crossing since, it is inextricably linked to you and I have missed you so very much. I wish we could have one more chance to play together.
I remember taking you to see the Cure in May 2008 at the E Center. I was so excited to take you to see my favorite band. I still have the ticket stubs, I keep them in a box with my old DS.
I remember when we went to Disneyland…you loved it as much as I do.
You have held space in my heart for so long. I wish I had one more chance to tell you how much you are loved.
To Jessica's family
Wards can not express the sadness I feel.
It was my pleasure to meet Jessica, I was so looking forward to see her and tell her all about my last trip...
Rest In Peace Beautiful Soul ♥️
Adam,
I am so deeply sorry to hear about Jessica. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. Your love for each other was enviable and she had such a beautiful life with you.
I am so lucky that I got to know her more outside of work and she will be extremely missed. My deepest condolences.
-Brittni Holmquist