Joseph Knowlton
1931-2013
Born to Horace John and Agnes Smith Knowlton. He was very proud of his name and heritage being a grandson of the Prophet Joseph F. Smith and a great grandson of Hyrum Smith. He was a feisty and adventurous man, having a love of the outdoors with all its beauty and challenges. He was a registered scout for 30 years, earning his Eagle, District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver.
He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding many leadership positions, one of which was Bishop of the Colonial Hills II Ward. He was known as the "Boat Bishop" because of all the trips he took with youth groups etc to Lake Powell. He served two missions with his wife Kathy; one to the Salt Lake City Liberty Stake and the other to the London South Mission. He also served in the Salt Lake Temple for 13 years.
At the young age of 21, Joseph received his law degree from the University of Utah and then went to OCS graduating as an ensign in the US Navy. For three years during the Korean War he served as a legal officer aboard the USS Essex progressing to the rank of Lieutenant.
Upon returning to Salt Lake, he had a private law practice and also worked in the Attorney General's office as Chief Council for the Highway, Parks and Recreation Dept. and also head of the Condemnation Section. Later in his practice, he became CEO of the Big Piney Oil and Gas Co.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Kathleen Cannon, a brother Horace (Buddy), and sister Mary Wootton, also sons John and Clark and daughters Jules, Amy, and Leslie. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother John and sisters Sarah and Agnes and one child Jennifer.
Services will be held on March 13th at the Cottonwood II Ward Chapel, 2080 East 5165 South Donelson Lane at 12:00 Noon with a viewing one hour prior and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the previous evening at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.
Published in Deseret News from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2017
He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding many leadership positions, one of which was Bishop of the Colonial Hills II Ward. He was known as the "Boat Bishop" because of all the trips he took with youth groups etc to Lake Powell. He served two missions with his wife Kathy; one to the Salt Lake City Liberty Stake and the other to the London South Mission. He also served in the Salt Lake Temple for 13 years.
At the young age of 21, Joseph received his law degree from the University of Utah and then went to OCS graduating as an ensign in the US Navy. For three years during the Korean War he served as a legal officer aboard the USS Essex progressing to the rank of Lieutenant.
Upon returning to Salt Lake, he had a private law practice and also worked in the Attorney General's office as Chief Council for the Highway, Parks and Recreation Dept. and also head of the Condemnation Section. Later in his practice, he became CEO of the Big Piney Oil and Gas Co.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Kathleen Cannon, a brother Horace (Buddy), and sister Mary Wootton, also sons John and Clark and daughters Jules, Amy, and Leslie. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother John and sisters Sarah and Agnes and one child Jennifer.
Services will be held on March 13th at the Cottonwood II Ward Chapel, 2080 East 5165 South Donelson Lane at 12:00 Noon with a viewing one hour prior and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the previous evening at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.
Published in Deseret News from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2017