Andrew Frank "Andy" Knapp
Andrew "Andy" Frank Knapp, age 18, of Boise, Idaho finished the long walk of his battle with cancer peacefully at his home on March 30, 2010.
He was born on June 28, 1991 in Sedro-Woolley, Wash. to Dennis Knapp and Janet (Knapp) Juroch.
He attended Popplewell Elementary, Buhl, Idaho and was later homeschooled. He completed his GED while undergoing chemotherapy and was able to walk with Centennial High School Class in 2008. He completed a Gunsmithing Course through Phoenix State University just recently in hopes of becoming a gunsmith. In the summer of 2006 he spent four weeks in Oregon working with the Northwest Youth Corps as an outdoor job. Later, he was so happily involved with Camp River Run as a Junior Camp Counselor for two summers even while battling cancer. He also helped with other activities like the yearly Kid's Fair in Boise. He was happy to help wherever he was needed and was honored with Volunteer of the Year by CRR. He also loved helping the Wishing Star Organization of Idaho as a volunteer because he was granted a Cabela's shopping spree through the organization and always felt he wanted to pay back in his own way. He was helping on the Teen Board at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise and pro-active in getting the Teen Room designed for the teens that are spending time in the hospital because of sicknesses. He lived in Washington State for about two months after he was born and then lived in Buhl, Idaho for sixteen years. With very active chemotherapy treatments and numerous and continuous doctor visits, he moved in with his Mom in Boise, Idaho. From about four years of age until he was diagnosed with cancer, Andrew loved being involved in a re-enactment organization, the Southern Idaho Muzzleloaders Association. He loved dressing up in Mountain Man period clothing and shooting muzzleloaders for fun and competition. He enjoyed hunting with his dad and brother every season. One of the most favorite things he would do is go for hikes with his brother, Alan. They would take their .22's to squirrel hunt or just find a place to camp overnight. Sometimes they were really not far from home, but they loved camping together anyway. When Alan got old enough to drive, then both boys would camp and hike further away. As he got a little older he turned to riding four wheelers in the mountains. Eyes as big as saucers and the big grin told it all. He has also been known to bridge jump with his friends. As Andrew grew into a teenager, he looked to the future and wanted to serve his country in the USMC. The cancer took that dream away. He also loved riding bikes with his mom and brother on the Greenbelt in Boise and that was something he missed dearly after losing his leg to cancer. He had hoped to work with the Northwest Youth Corps for another summer, too. Cancer became his new job. But the cancer did not stop his activities. Six weeks after he had the surgery to remove the cancer and his left leg, he was back on his four-wheeler. He continued to hunt and was successful at that. He continued to drive, as long as it was an automatic vehicle. He later got a truck that was his pride and joy to take care of. He would take it out to go "mudding". It pleased him to get as much mud on his truck as possible. As he spent more time in his wheel chair, he taught himself little tricks and would spin brodies or balance on two wheels. In his educational pursuit, he was so proud of his accomplishment of being able to graduate from high school, despite undergoing chemotherapy. The school availabilities at the hospital made it so much easier to get it done. He made other friends there and was sometimes a tutor for the younger kids. The Celebration of Andrew Knapp will be at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Garden City, Idaho, Saturday, April 3rd, at 10:00am with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, you can make memorial donations to the Foundations dear to his heart. There is the Wishing Star Foundation, Boise Chapter or Camp River Run, Meridian, Idaho or Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation Harbor Creek, PA.
Thank you to St. Luke's Hospital and Mountain States Institute in Boise for the care and attention given to Andrew.
Thank you Wishing Star for granting his wish and more. The care you take for each child is amazing.
Thank you to Camp River Run for what you do for kids each summer and letting Andrew be a part of it all as a counselor. He loved every person he met and appreciated the friendships along the way. His smile will be missed by all.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Never give up!
Published in Idaho Statesman from April 2 to April 3, 2010
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Andrew Frank Knapp, 18, of Boise, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in a local hospital of natural causes. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Cremation Society of Idaho.
Published in Idaho Statesman on April 3, 2010
Andrew "Andy" Frank Knapp, age 18, of Boise, Idaho finished the long walk of his battle with cancer peacefully at his home on March 30, 2010.
He was born on June 28, 1991 in Sedro-Woolley, Wash. to Dennis Knapp and Janet (Knapp) Juroch.
He attended Popplewell Elementary, Buhl, Idaho and was later homeschooled. He completed his GED while undergoing chemotherapy and was able to walk with Centennial High School Class in 2008. He completed a Gunsmithing Course through Phoenix State University just recently in hopes of becoming a gunsmith. In the summer of 2006 he spent four weeks in Oregon working with the Northwest Youth Corps as an outdoor job. Later, he was so happily involved with Camp River Run as a Junior Camp Counselor for two summers even while battling cancer. He also helped with other activities like the yearly Kid's Fair in Boise. He was happy to help wherever he was needed and was honored with Volunteer of the Year by CRR. He also loved helping the Wishing Star Organization of Idaho as a volunteer because he was granted a Cabela's shopping spree through the organization and always felt he wanted to pay back in his own way. He was helping on the Teen Board at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise and pro-active in getting the Teen Room designed for the teens that are spending time in the hospital because of sicknesses. He lived in Washington State for about two months after he was born and then lived in Buhl, Idaho for sixteen years. With very active chemotherapy treatments and numerous and continuous doctor visits, he moved in with his Mom in Boise, Idaho. From about four years of age until he was diagnosed with cancer, Andrew loved being involved in a re-enactment organization, the Southern Idaho Muzzleloaders Association. He loved dressing up in Mountain Man period clothing and shooting muzzleloaders for fun and competition. He enjoyed hunting with his dad and brother every season. One of the most favorite things he would do is go for hikes with his brother, Alan. They would take their .22's to squirrel hunt or just find a place to camp overnight. Sometimes they were really not far from home, but they loved camping together anyway. When Alan got old enough to drive, then both boys would camp and hike further away. As he got a little older he turned to riding four wheelers in the mountains. Eyes as big as saucers and the big grin told it all. He has also been known to bridge jump with his friends. As Andrew grew into a teenager, he looked to the future and wanted to serve his country in the USMC. The cancer took that dream away. He also loved riding bikes with his mom and brother on the Greenbelt in Boise and that was something he missed dearly after losing his leg to cancer. He had hoped to work with the Northwest Youth Corps for another summer, too. Cancer became his new job. But the cancer did not stop his activities. Six weeks after he had the surgery to remove the cancer and his left leg, he was back on his four-wheeler. He continued to hunt and was successful at that. He continued to drive, as long as it was an automatic vehicle. He later got a truck that was his pride and joy to take care of. He would take it out to go "mudding". It pleased him to get as much mud on his truck as possible. As he spent more time in his wheel chair, he taught himself little tricks and would spin brodies or balance on two wheels. In his educational pursuit, he was so proud of his accomplishment of being able to graduate from high school, despite undergoing chemotherapy. The school availabilities at the hospital made it so much easier to get it done. He made other friends there and was sometimes a tutor for the younger kids. The Celebration of Andrew Knapp will be at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Garden City, Idaho, Saturday, April 3rd, at 10:00am with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, you can make memorial donations to the Foundations dear to his heart. There is the Wishing Star Foundation, Boise Chapter or Camp River Run, Meridian, Idaho or Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation Harbor Creek, PA.
Thank you to St. Luke's Hospital and Mountain States Institute in Boise for the care and attention given to Andrew.
Thank you Wishing Star for granting his wish and more. The care you take for each child is amazing.
Thank you to Camp River Run for what you do for kids each summer and letting Andrew be a part of it all as a counselor. He loved every person he met and appreciated the friendships along the way. His smile will be missed by all.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Never give up!
Published in Idaho Statesman from April 2 to April 3, 2010
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Andrew Frank Knapp, 18, of Boise, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in a local hospital of natural causes. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Cremation Society of Idaho.
Published in Idaho Statesman on April 3, 2010
Andrew Frank "Andy" Knapp
Andrew "Andy" Frank Knapp, age 18, of Boise, Idaho finished the long walk of his battle with cancer peacefully at his home on March 30, 2010.
He was born on June 28, 1991 in Sedro-Woolley, Wash. to Dennis Knapp and Janet (Knapp) Juroch.
He attended Popplewell Elementary, Buhl, Idaho and was later homeschooled. He completed his GED while undergoing chemotherapy and was able to walk with Centennial High School Class in 2008. He completed a Gunsmithing Course through Phoenix State University just recently in hopes of becoming a gunsmith. In the summer of 2006 he spent four weeks in Oregon working with the Northwest Youth Corps as an outdoor job. Later, he was so happily involved with Camp River Run as a Junior Camp Counselor for two summers even while battling cancer. He also helped with other activities like the yearly Kid's Fair in Boise. He was happy to help wherever he was needed and was honored with Volunteer of the Year by CRR. He also loved helping the Wishing Star Organization of Idaho as a volunteer because he was granted a Cabela's shopping spree through the organization and always felt he wanted to pay back in his own way. He was helping on the Teen Board at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise and pro-active in getting the Teen Room designed for the teens that are spending time in the hospital because of sicknesses. He lived in Washington State for about two months after he was born and then lived in Buhl, Idaho for sixteen years. With very active chemotherapy treatments and numerous and continuous doctor visits, he moved in with his Mom in Boise, Idaho. From about four years of age until he was diagnosed with cancer, Andrew loved being involved in a re-enactment organization, the Southern Idaho Muzzleloaders Association. He loved dressing up in Mountain Man period clothing and shooting muzzleloaders for fun and competition. He enjoyed hunting with his dad and brother every season. One of the most favorite things he would do is go for hikes with his brother, Alan. They would take their .22's to squirrel hunt or just find a place to camp overnight. Sometimes they were really not far from home, but they loved camping together anyway. When Alan got old enough to drive, then both boys would camp and hike further away. As he got a little older he turned to riding four wheelers in the mountains. Eyes as big as saucers and the big grin told it all. He has also been known to bridge jump with his friends. As Andrew grew into a teenager, he looked to the future and wanted to serve his country in the USMC. The cancer took that dream away. He also loved riding bikes with his mom and brother on the Greenbelt in Boise and that was something he missed dearly after losing his leg to cancer. He had hoped to work with the Northwest Youth Corps for another summer, too. Cancer became his new job. But the cancer did not stop his activities. Six weeks after he had the surgery to remove the cancer and his left leg, he was back on his four-wheeler. He continued to hunt and was successful at that. He continued to drive, as long as it was an automatic vehicle. He later got a truck that was his pride and joy to take care of. He would take it out to go "mudding". It pleased him to get as much mud on his truck as possible. As he spent more time in his wheel chair, he taught himself little tricks and would spin brodies or balance on two wheels. In his educational pursuit, he was so proud of his accomplishment of being able to graduate from high school, despite undergoing chemotherapy. The school availabilities at the hospital made it so much easier to get it done. He made other friends there and was sometimes a tutor for the younger kids. The Celebration of Andrew Knapp will be at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Garden City, Idaho, Saturday, April 3rd, at 10:00am with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, you can make memorial donations to the Foundations dear to his heart. There is the Wishing Star Foundation, Boise Chapter or Camp River Run, Meridian, Idaho or Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation Harbor Creek, PA.
Thank you to St. Luke's Hospital and Mountain States Institute in Boise for the care and attention given to Andrew.
Thank you Wishing Star for granting his wish and more. The care you take for each child is amazing.
Thank you to Camp River Run for what you do for kids each summer and letting Andrew be a part of it all as a counselor. He loved every person he met and appreciated the friendships along the way. His smile will be missed by all.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Never give up!
Published in Idaho Statesman from April 2 to April 3, 2010
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Andrew Frank Knapp, 18, of Boise, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in a local hospital of natural causes. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Cremation Society of Idaho.
Published in Idaho Statesman on April 3, 2010
Andrew "Andy" Frank Knapp, age 18, of Boise, Idaho finished the long walk of his battle with cancer peacefully at his home on March 30, 2010.
He was born on June 28, 1991 in Sedro-Woolley, Wash. to Dennis Knapp and Janet (Knapp) Juroch.
He attended Popplewell Elementary, Buhl, Idaho and was later homeschooled. He completed his GED while undergoing chemotherapy and was able to walk with Centennial High School Class in 2008. He completed a Gunsmithing Course through Phoenix State University just recently in hopes of becoming a gunsmith. In the summer of 2006 he spent four weeks in Oregon working with the Northwest Youth Corps as an outdoor job. Later, he was so happily involved with Camp River Run as a Junior Camp Counselor for two summers even while battling cancer. He also helped with other activities like the yearly Kid's Fair in Boise. He was happy to help wherever he was needed and was honored with Volunteer of the Year by CRR. He also loved helping the Wishing Star Organization of Idaho as a volunteer because he was granted a Cabela's shopping spree through the organization and always felt he wanted to pay back in his own way. He was helping on the Teen Board at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise and pro-active in getting the Teen Room designed for the teens that are spending time in the hospital because of sicknesses. He lived in Washington State for about two months after he was born and then lived in Buhl, Idaho for sixteen years. With very active chemotherapy treatments and numerous and continuous doctor visits, he moved in with his Mom in Boise, Idaho. From about four years of age until he was diagnosed with cancer, Andrew loved being involved in a re-enactment organization, the Southern Idaho Muzzleloaders Association. He loved dressing up in Mountain Man period clothing and shooting muzzleloaders for fun and competition. He enjoyed hunting with his dad and brother every season. One of the most favorite things he would do is go for hikes with his brother, Alan. They would take their .22's to squirrel hunt or just find a place to camp overnight. Sometimes they were really not far from home, but they loved camping together anyway. When Alan got old enough to drive, then both boys would camp and hike further away. As he got a little older he turned to riding four wheelers in the mountains. Eyes as big as saucers and the big grin told it all. He has also been known to bridge jump with his friends. As Andrew grew into a teenager, he looked to the future and wanted to serve his country in the USMC. The cancer took that dream away. He also loved riding bikes with his mom and brother on the Greenbelt in Boise and that was something he missed dearly after losing his leg to cancer. He had hoped to work with the Northwest Youth Corps for another summer, too. Cancer became his new job. But the cancer did not stop his activities. Six weeks after he had the surgery to remove the cancer and his left leg, he was back on his four-wheeler. He continued to hunt and was successful at that. He continued to drive, as long as it was an automatic vehicle. He later got a truck that was his pride and joy to take care of. He would take it out to go "mudding". It pleased him to get as much mud on his truck as possible. As he spent more time in his wheel chair, he taught himself little tricks and would spin brodies or balance on two wheels. In his educational pursuit, he was so proud of his accomplishment of being able to graduate from high school, despite undergoing chemotherapy. The school availabilities at the hospital made it so much easier to get it done. He made other friends there and was sometimes a tutor for the younger kids. The Celebration of Andrew Knapp will be at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Garden City, Idaho, Saturday, April 3rd, at 10:00am with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, you can make memorial donations to the Foundations dear to his heart. There is the Wishing Star Foundation, Boise Chapter or Camp River Run, Meridian, Idaho or Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation Harbor Creek, PA.
Thank you to St. Luke's Hospital and Mountain States Institute in Boise for the care and attention given to Andrew.
Thank you Wishing Star for granting his wish and more. The care you take for each child is amazing.
Thank you to Camp River Run for what you do for kids each summer and letting Andrew be a part of it all as a counselor. He loved every person he met and appreciated the friendships along the way. His smile will be missed by all.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Never give up!
Published in Idaho Statesman from April 2 to April 3, 2010
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Andrew Frank Knapp, 18, of Boise, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in a local hospital of natural causes. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Cremation Society of Idaho.
Published in Idaho Statesman on April 3, 2010
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