Denman (Den) Winston Knight, of Langley, WA, was born April 22, 1920 in Everett, WA. Den went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 23, 2009 at the age of 89.
Den graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1937 continuing on to Washington State College graduating 1941. Den joined the Navy right out of college as an aviation cadet. During his 27 years in the Navy he served in WWII, Korean War and Vietnam. Den qualified in 44 different aircraft. Served as Executive Officer of NAS Adak, AK and NAS China Lake, Aide to Admiral Perry NAS Whidbey Island, served as commanding officer of two squadrons. Den received 17 medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross and 2 Air medals during WWII for the rescue of four downed pilots, 12 battle stars and Star of Military Merit from Chilean Navy. During his 27 years in the navy was spent in various stations throughout the world including Chile were he was aviation advisor to the Chilean Navy and US Ambassador's pilot. Moving to Seattle, WA in 1965 where he was stationed at Sand Point NAS as Ships & Crafts Officer later retired from the Navy in 1968.
Den worked as the Director of Environmental Health in Yakima, WA until 1980 then moved to Whidbey Island, WA in 1984 and worked as a Real Estate agent for Coldwell Banker, Windermere and Dalton Realty for 18 years.
Den enjoyed his breakfasts at Mike's with his bible study group and could sometimes be found watching the pilots do touch and go landings at the OLF in Coupeville, WA.
Den is survived by his wife, Gwenn; daughters, Denne Gold (Charles), Diana Knight, Wende Balma, Karen Allison (Steve) and Lisa Knight; son, Matthew Knight; and grandchildren, Cary Gold, David Gold, John Matthew Knight (Caitlin), Brian Allison, Andrew Knight, Kerri Knight, Charles Knight; two great-grandchildren; and brother, David Knight (Betty).
Preceded in death by sister, Juanamae Thompson.
A memorial service will be held for family and friends at 1 p.m., on October 17, 2009, at South Whidbey Assembly at 5373 Maxwelton Rd., Langley, WA.
Published in The Herald (Everett) on 10/11/2009
Denman (Den) Winston Knight, of Langley, WA, was born April 22, 1920 in Everett, WA. Den went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 23, 2009 at the age of 89.
Den graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1937 continuing on to Washington State College graduating 1941. Den joined the Navy right out of college as an aviation cadet. During his 27 years in the Navy he served in WWII, Korean War and Vietnam. Den qualified in 44 different aircraft. Served as Executive Officer of NAS Adak, AK and NAS China Lake, Aide to Admiral Perry NAS Whidbey Island, served as commanding officer of two squadrons. Den received 17 medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross and 2 Air medals during WWII for the rescue of four downed pilots, 12 battle stars and Star of Military Merit from Chilean Navy. During his 27 years in the navy was spent in various stations throughout the world including Chile were he was aviation advisor to the Chilean Navy and US Ambassador's pilot. Moving to Seattle, WA in 1965 where he was stationed at Sand Point NAS as Ships & Crafts Officer later retired from the Navy in 1968.
Den worked as the Director of Environmental Health in Yakima, WA until 1980 then moved to Whidbey Island, WA in 1984 and worked as a Real Estate agent for Coldwell Banker, Windermere and Dalton Realty for 18 years.
Den enjoyed his breakfasts at Mike's with his bible study group and could sometimes be found watching the pilots do touch and go landings at the OLF in Coupeville, WA.
Den is survived by his wife, Gwenn; daughters, Denne Gold (Charles), Diana Knight, Wende Balma, Karen Allison (Steve) and Lisa Knight; son, Matthew Knight; and grandchildren, Cary Gold, David Gold, John Matthew Knight (Caitlin), Brian Allison, Andrew Knight, Kerri Knight, Charles Knight; two great-grandchildren; and brother, David Knight (Betty).
Preceded in death by sister, Juanamae Thompson.
A memorial service will be held for family and friends at 1 p.m., on October 17, 2009, at South Whidbey Assembly at 5373 Maxwelton Rd., Langley, WA.
Published in The Herald (Everett) on 10/11/2009
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