Loren Bradley “Lonnie” Knutson
On the evening of July 27,2016, at the age of 56, Lonnie peacefully passed away surrounded by and comforted by his family.
Lonnie’s journey of life began on September 22, 1959 in Helena Montana when he was born the first son to Leonard and Ardyce Knutson. For his whole life, Lonnie called Helena home. As a boy he enjoyed playing baseball and football with his friends. His forever best friend was his brother and they were always up to something mischievous. Growing up he learned a love of concrete work. Lonnie graduated from Helena High School in 1978. Following in the footsteps of his father, Lonnie mastered the trade as a concrete finisher. Lonnie was always proud of his ability to leave his mark. Lonnie enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking and swimming. All that knew him knew that Lonnie worked hard, and he played hard. But most of all, he enjoyed time with his family. His nieces and his nephew were the apples of his eye. He adored his cats and we are sure they were there to greet him over the rainbow bridge.
He married Robin Lewis of Helena and lived in Oregon for a short time. They later divorced.
Lonnie is preceded in death by his father, Leonard Knutson.
Lonnie is survived by his mother, Ardyce Knutson, his sister Mickey Carlson and brother Tim Knutson. He is also survived by his nieces, Cassie Carlson and Kim Clinch (Ryan) of Spokane Washington. His nephew Chase Knutson (Tesla Hall) of Helena. Great nieces and nephews include Abbi, Skyler and Cooper of Spokane, WA. Talia, Jesse and Araya of Helena.
Lonnie will be greatly missed by his family and friends and will be forever in our hearts.
A memorial service celebrating Lonnie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday August 5th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral home 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will follow the service in the social hall of the funeral home.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday August 5, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the service
Friday August 5, 2016
Banquet Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday August 5, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the service
Friday August 5, 2016
Banquet Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Shannon says
Sorry for your loss. I really came to enjoy seeing him come in to the office. Bless all of you.
Julie (Stinchfield) and Jim DeMars says
Sending a big hug and many prayers for comfort to Ardyce and Lonnie’s family and friends.
barb and steve says
glad to see he is at peace, sending prayers to family during this time, lonnie you will be missed by many,
Tom Juhl says
Prayers to Arydce, Mickey, and Tim. I worked with Lonnie and Tim a lot in the earlier years. Lonnie and Tim were young but we had a lot of fun teasing their Dad Shorty. RIP Lonnie…..
Chris and Skip Eby says
We were so sorry to hear this news. Mick, Ardyce, Tim and the rest of your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Lonnie.
Anna says
Tim,
With sincere condolences.
Anna
Michael McVeigh says
I knew Lonnie from The Pocket in Helena in the 1980’s. He was one of our best and polite customers. I’m so sorry to Tim and his family for your loss. He will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Sara Dunlap says
Ardyce, Mickey , Tim and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Lonnie’s passing. May he be at peace now. Big hugs and many prayers to you all during this difficult time.Godspeed Lonnie.
Chris Raue says
I have many memories with Lonnie. His laughter always cracked me up! I remember leveling foundation floors as kids and hanging out at the house of his parents.
Many thoughts and prayers to Tim and all of you.
Ginger Fields says
Ardyce, Mickey Ann, Tim, Cassie and Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish I could be there to give you all hugs. Much love to you all. Cassie, I’m sorry I didn’t manage to get any pictures to you.
Marti Crawford Pearce says
I am at a loss of words for what to say to console you for your loss. Please accept my condolences anyway and know that I am thinking of all of your, especially Tim.
Ken Finley says
Sorry to hear of your loss. Just happened to be looking you guys up this morning.
Robin says
So very sorry for your loss Ardyce, Tim, Mike and all his nieces and nephew. Lonnie truly had a kind and loving heart. He was always very hard working and took pride in his concrete work. He will live on always in our memories. And he is now at peace. ♡♡♡