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Patricia Brinton
1
#60351, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Elmer10, Martha Pearl Jackson9, Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Elmer Eldredge Brinton (b. 30 November 1907, d. 18 July 2001)
- Mother: Charlene Bell (b. 27 July 1910, d. 29 June 1971)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 1 May 2026 10:17:54
Citations
Charles G Brinton1
#60352, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Elmer10, Martha Pearl Jackson9, Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Elmer Eldredge Brinton (b. 30 November 1907, d. 18 July 2001)
- Mother: Charlene Bell (b. 27 July 1910, d. 29 June 1971)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 1 May 2026 10:18:27
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Bruce Myron Noland1
#60353, Deceased, (about 1932-1985)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Bruce Myron Noland was vice president of sales for Airlite Processing Corporation of Florida.2
- He was born about 1932.2
- He died on 15 October 1985 in Charleston, South Carolina, at age ~53.2
- An obituary was published in Indian River Press Journal, Vero Beach, Florida, on 18 October 1985.2
Obituary notice
Family: Edna Pearl Brinton
Other Information
- Last Edited: 1 May 2026 10:35:43
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William Lowry Waring1,2
#60354, Living
Pedigree Link
Other Information
- Last Edited: 1 May 2026 11:44:04
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Richard Henry Waring1
#60355, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Edna Pearl Brinton11, Wright10, Martha Pearl Jackson9, Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: William Lowry Waring
- Mother: Edna Pearl Brinton
Family: Gina Lynette Smith
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 1 May 2026 11:34:04
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Gina Lynette Smith1
#60356, Living
Pedigree Link
Family: Richard Henry Waring
Other Information
- Last Edited: 12 June 2026 09:11:04
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Nephi Gledhill1
#60357, Deceased, (1882-1933)
Pedigree Link
Nephi Gledhill
1882-1933
1882-1933
Biography
- Nephi Gledhill was born on 21 June 1882 in Mona, Utah.2
- Father: James Gledhill (b 1846) - Mother: Clizabeth Comer (b 1851.)2
- Nephi married Ella Jackson, daughter of William Edward Jackson and Martha Eldredge, on 8 August 1900.1
- Nephi married Margaret Larson (1888-1973.)2
- Nephi Gledhill died on 1 March 1933 in Twin Falls, Idaho, at age 50.2
- He was buried in Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Utah. Plot: F-7-34-3E.2
Family: Ella Jackson (b. 29 June 1883, d. 3 September 1925)
- Ellwood Jackson Gledhill+ (b. 1902, d. 1998)
- Senith Ella Gledhill (b. 28 October 1903, d. 31 October 1903)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Ella Jackson (7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 1 May 2026 14:37:12
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Charles Herbert Green1
#60358, Deceased, (1877-1930)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Charles Herbert Green was born on 1 March 1877 in Whiteside County, Illinois.2
- Father: Jacob W Green (b 1851) - Mother: Robina Almeidia Yates (b 1860.)2
- Charles married Ella Jackson, daughter of William Edward Jackson and Martha Eldredge, on 18 June 1918.1
- Charles Herbert Green died on 29 November 1930 in Phoenix, Arizona, at age 53.2
- He was buried in Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Arizona. Plot: Section 37.2
Family: Ella Jackson (b. 29 June 1883, d. 3 September 1925)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Ella Jackson (7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 1 May 2026 14:44:50
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Ellwood Jackson Gledhill1
#60359, Deceased, (1902-1998)
- Sargent Lineage: Ella Jackson9, Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Ellwood Jackson Gledhill
1902-1998
1902-1998
Parents
- Father: Nephi Gledhill (b. 21 June 1882, d. 1 March 1933)
- Mother: Ella Jackson (b. 29 June 1883, d. 3 September 1925)
Biography
- Ellwood Jackson Gledhill was born in 1902.1
- Ellwood married Gladys Patricia Fullmer on 4 June 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah.2
- Ellwood and Gladys were divorced.2
- He died in 1998 at age ~96.1
- He was buried in Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, Idaho.1
Family: Gladys Patricia Fullmer (b. 28 February 1904, d. 10 April 1971)
- Mary Ella Gledhill+ (b. 30 August 1922, d. 13 June 1995)
- Dr Ellwood Paul Gledhill (b. 7 September 1931, d. 1 March 2006)
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 1 May 2026 14:48:41
Citations
Senith Ella Gledhill1
#60360, Deceased, (1903-1903)
- Sargent Lineage: Ella Jackson9, Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Nephi Gledhill (b. 21 June 1882, d. 1 March 1933)
- Mother: Ella Jackson (b. 29 June 1883, d. 3 September 1925)
Biography
- Senith Ella Gledhill was born on 28 October 1903 in American Fork, Utah.1
- She died on 31 October 1903 in American Fork, Utah, at age 0.1
- She was buried. Plot: I-248-6A.1
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 1 May 2026 14:40:43
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Gladys Patricia Fullmer1
#60361, Deceased, (1904-1971)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Gladys Patricia Fullmer was born on 28 February 1904 in Green River, Utah.1
- Gladys married Ellwood Jackson Gledhill, son of Nephi Gledhill and Ella Jackson, on 4 June 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah.1
- Gladys Patricia Fullmer was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.1
- Gladys and Ellwood were divorced.1
- On 17 March 1951 she married Melvin P Petersen.1
- She died on 10 April 1971 in Pocatello, Idaho, at age 67.1
- She was buried in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Millcreek, Utah. Plot: Gilcrest Park 234A-1-W.1
- An obituary was published.1
Obituary notice
Family: Ellwood Jackson Gledhill (b. 1902, d. 1998)
- Mary Ella Gledhill+ (b. 30 August 1922, d. 13 June 1995)
- Dr Ellwood Paul Gledhill (b. 7 September 1931, d. 1 March 2006)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Ellwood Jackson Gledhill (8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 1 May 2026 15:07:14
Citations
Mary Ella Gledhill1
#60362, Deceased, (1922-1995)
- Sargent Lineage: Ellwood10, Ella Jackson9, Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Ellwood Jackson Gledhill (b. 1902, d. 1998)
- Mother: Gladys Patricia Fullmer (b. 28 February 1904, d. 10 April 1971)
Biography
- Mary Ella Gledhill was born on 30 August 1922 in Utah.1
- Mary married Dr Lowell Garr Merrill on 15 September 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah.2
- Mary married Vincent John Aguirre in 1947.3
- Vincent John Aguirre and Mary appeared on the 1950 US Federal Census of 2404 Madison, Boise, Ada County, Idaho, enumerated on 1 April 1950.4
- She died on 13 June 1995 in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 72.1
- She was buried in Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, Idaho.1
Family: Dr Lowell Garr Merrill (b. 2 October 1917, d. 5 April 1988)
- Patricia Merrill (b. 24 January 1943, d. 15 March 1987)
Family: Vincent John Aguirre (b. 20 October 1920, d. 30 July 1969)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 2 May 2026 15:17:06
Citations
Vincent John Aguirre1
#60363, Deceased, (1920-1969)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Vincent John Aguirre was the manager and co-owner of a restaurant.2
- He was born on 20 October 1920 in Boise, Idaho.1
- Father: Francisco Maria Aguirre (b 1878) - Mother: Gabina Josefa Aguirre (b 1890.)1
- Vincent was a Captain in the US Army Air Forces during WW II.1
- Vincent married Mary Ella Gledhill, daughter of Ellwood Jackson Gledhill and Gladys Patricia Fullmer, in 1947.1
- Vincent John Aguirre and Mary appeared on the 1950 US Federal Census of 2404 Madison, Boise, Ada County, Idaho, enumerated on 1 April 1950.2
- He died on 30 July 1969 in Arizona at age 48.1
- He was buried in Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, Idaho.1
Family: Mary Ella Gledhill (b. 30 August 1922, d. 13 June 1995)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Mary Ella Gledhill (9th cousin of Linda Sargent)
- Charts/Lists: LOP Second World War
- Last Edited: 2 May 2026 17:46:19
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Dr Lowell Garr Merrill1
#60364, Deceased, (1917-1988)
Pedigree Link
Dr Lowell Garr Merrill
1917-1988
1917-1988
Biography
- Dr Lowell Garr Merrill was born on 2 October 1917 in Pocatello, Idaho.1
- Lowell married Mary Ella Gledhill, daughter of Ellwood Jackson Gledhill and Gladys Patricia Fullmer, on 15 September 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah.1
- On 7 July 1948 Lowell Merrill married Georgia Hunter (1926-2017.)2
- Dr Lowell Garr Merrill died on 5 April 1988 in Ogden, Utah, at age 70.1
- He was buried in Huntsville Cemetery, Huntsville, Utah.2
Family: Mary Ella Gledhill (b. 30 August 1922, d. 13 June 1995)
- Patricia Merrill (b. 24 January 1943, d. 15 March 1987)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Mary Ella Gledhill (9th cousin of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 2 May 2026 15:23:27
Citations
Patricia Merrill1
#60365, Deceased, (1943-1987)
- Sargent Lineage: Mary Ella Gledhill11, Ellwood10, Ella Jackson9, Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Mary Ella Gledhill David Breeze
1943-1987
1943-1987
Parents
- Father: Dr Lowell Garr Merrill (b. 2 October 1917, d. 5 April 1988)
- Mother: Mary Ella Gledhill (b. 30 August 1922, d. 13 June 1995)
Biography
- Patricia Merrill was born on 24 January 1943 in Washington, DC.1,2
- She appeared on the 1950 US Federal Census of 2404 Madison, Boise, Ada County, Idaho, enumerated on 1 April 1950, in the household of Vincent John Aguirre and Mary Ella Gledhill, her step-father and her mother.2
- Patricia had 2 sons: Brady and Anthony. They are listed on her gravestone, and in her obituary. I don't know their last names....3,1
- At the time of her death her name was Patricia Merrill Breeze.1
- Patricia Merrill died on 15 March 1987 in Salt Lake City, Utah, at age 44.1,4
- She was buried in Fiverton City Cemetery, Riverton, Utah. Plot: 09-18-07.1
Gravestone - An obituary was published in The Idaho Statesman, Boise, Idaho, on 22 March 1987.3
Obituary notice
Family: Michael M Davis
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 2 May 2026 17:50:52
Citations
Kathleen A Aguirre1
#60366, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Mary Ella Gledhill11, Ellwood10, Ella Jackson9, Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Vincent John Aguirre (b. 20 October 1920, d. 30 July 1969)
- Mother: Mary Ella Gledhill (b. 30 August 1922, d. 13 June 1995)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 2 May 2026 17:23:34
Citations
Michael M Davis1
#60367, Living
Pedigree Link
Family: Patricia Merrill (b. 24 January 1943, d. 15 March 1987)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Patricia Merrill (9th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 11 June 2026 22:05:05
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Dr Ellwood Paul Gledhill1
#60368, Deceased, (1931-2006)
- Sargent Lineage: Ellwood10, Ella Jackson9, Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Ellwood Jackson Gledhill (b. 1902, d. 1998)
- Mother: Gladys Patricia Fullmer (b. 28 February 1904, d. 10 April 1971)
Biography
- Dr Ellwood Paul Gledhill was born on 7 September 1931 in Pocatello, Idaho.1,2
- He served in the US Navy during the Korean War.1
- He died on 1 March 2006 in Arizona at age 74.1
- He was buried in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona. Plot: Sec 62, Site 662.1
Gravestone
Family: Barbara P Hale
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 3 May 2026 19:06:43
Citations
Barbara P Hale1
#60369, Living
Pedigree Link
Family: Dr Ellwood Paul Gledhill (b. 7 September 1931, d. 1 March 2006)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Dr Ellwood Paul Gledhill (9th cousin of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 11 May 2026 21:39:10
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Elias Allen Lemon1
#60370, Deceased, (1889-1976)
Pedigree Link
Elais Allen Lemon
1889-1976
1889-1976
Biography
- Elias Allen Lemon was born on 2 February 1889 in Marion, Utah.1
- Father: John Knox Lemon (b 1845) - Mother: Jane Elizabeth Burbidge (b 1848.)1
- Elias married Emma Arlene Brown, daughter of William Thomas Brown and Martha Eldredge, in 1912.1
- Elias Allen Lemon was a farmer.2
- He and Emma appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of Marion, Summit County, Utah, enumerated on 14 April 1940. They owned their home, and also a radio set.2,2
- He died on 17 May 1976 in Orem, Utah, at age 87.1
Family: Emma Arlene Brown (b. 28 November 1891, d. 8 October 1975)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Emma Arlene Brown (7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 3 May 2026 20:16:07
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Julia Aner Brown1,2
#60371, Deceased, (1887-1981)
- Sargent Lineage: Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Julia Aner Brown Knudsen
1887-1981
1887-1981
Parents
- Father: William Thomas Brown (b. 1 May 1844, d. 26 January 1928)
- Mother: Martha Eldredge (b. 20 May 1861, d. 27 November 1949)
Biography
- Julia Aner Brown was born on 19 August 1887 in American Fork, Utah.1
- Julia married Nels William Knudsen on 15 September 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah.1
- She died on 31 July 1981 in Provo, Utah, at age 93.1
- An obituary was published in The Salt Lake Tribune on 2 August 1981.1
Obituary notice
Family: Nels William Knudsen (b. 25 April 1881, d. 26 October 1967)
- Martha Knudsen (b. 3 November 1922, d. 3 November 1922)
- Eda Arlene Knudsen+ (b. 27 April 1924, d. 16 December 2022)
- William Clair Knudsen+ (b. 12 December 1925, d. 15 July 2022)
- James Gordon Knudsen+ (b. 3 January 1928, d. 28 January 1987)
- Georgia Juliette Knudsen (b. 1 December 1929, d. 4 November 1945)
Other Information
- Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 3 May 2026 20:11:23
Citations
Nels William Knudsen1
#60372, Deceased, (1881-1967)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Nels William Knudsen was born on 25 April 1881 in Provo, Utah.2
- He was a a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.1
- Nels William Knudsen was a teacher at Heneger Business College.1
- Nels married Julia Aner Brown, daughter of William Thomas Brown and Martha Eldredge, on 15 September 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah.1
- Nels William Knudsen died on 26 October 1967 in Provo, Utah, at age 86.1,3
- He was buried in Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah. Plot: Block One.3
Family: Julia Aner Brown (b. 19 August 1887, d. 31 July 1981)
- Martha Knudsen (b. 3 November 1922, d. 3 November 1922)
- Eda Arlene Knudsen+ (b. 27 April 1924, d. 16 December 2022)
- William Clair Knudsen+ (b. 12 December 1925, d. 15 July 2022)
- James Gordon Knudsen+ (b. 3 January 1928, d. 28 January 1987)
- Georgia Juliette Knudsen (b. 1 December 1929, d. 4 November 1945)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Julia Aner Brown (7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 5 May 2026 21:41:49
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Martha Knudsen1
#60373, Deceased, (1922-1922)
- Sargent Lineage: Julia Aner Brown9, Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Nels William Knudsen (b. 25 April 1881, d. 26 October 1967)
- Mother: Julia Aner Brown (b. 19 August 1887, d. 31 July 1981)
Biography
- Martha Knudsen was born on 3 November 1922 in Provo, Utah.1
- She died on 3 November 1922 in Provo, Utah, at age 0.1
- The cause of her death was Inarction - prolonged and difficult labor.1,2
- She was buried in Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah. Plot: Block One.1
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 3 May 2026 20:24:56
Citations
Eda Arlene Knudsen
#60374, Deceased, (1924-2022)
- Sargent Lineage: Julia Aner Brown9, Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Nels William Knudsen (b. 25 April 1881, d. 26 October 1967)
- Mother: Julia Aner Brown (b. 19 August 1887, d. 31 July 1981)
Biography
- Eda Arlene Knudsen attended school at Ohio State University where she is studying dietetics and working towards a masters degree.1
- She was born on 27 April 1924 in Provo, Utah.2
- She graduated from Brigham Young University.1
- She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.1
- Eda married Myriel James Lyon on 22 December 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah.3,1
Wedding announcement - She died on 16 December 2022 in Farmington, Utah, at age 98.2
- She was buried in Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah. Plot: Block 24 Lot 2211.2
Gravestone
Family: Myriel James Lyon (b. 11 March 1923, d. 9 August 2020)
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 3 May 2026 21:59:40
Citations
William Clair Knudsen1
#60375, Deceased, (1925-2022)
- Sargent Lineage: Julia Aner Brown9, Martha Eldredge8, John7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
William Clair Knudsen
1925-2022
1925-2022
Parents
- Father: Nels William Knudsen (b. 25 April 1881, d. 26 October 1967)
- Mother: Julia Aner Brown (b. 19 August 1887, d. 31 July 1981)
Biography
- William Clair Knudsen was born on 12 December 1925 in Los Angeles, California.1
- William married Ruth Crandall on 31 August 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah.2
- He died on 15 July 2022 in South Jordan, Utah, at age 96.1
- The cause of his death was Covid.2
- He was buried in Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah. Plot: Block 1 Lot 56.1
Gravestone
Family: Ruth Crandall (b. 10 January 1925, d. 27 February 2023)
Obituary Notice
An obituary was published
William Claire Knudsen (aka Bill Knudsen), formerly of Alpine, Ut and Monte Sereno, Ca, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022 in South Jordan, Utah.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 74 years, Ruth (Crandall) Knudsen; 4 children -Linda Maddox, Ruthanne Kokkonen, Guy William Knudsen, and Grant Lee Knudsen; 15 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
He was born to Julia (Brown) Knudsen and Nels William Knudsen in his childhood home at 430 South 300 West in Provo, Utah on December 12, 1925. He was the third of five children. At his passing, he was 96 years of age.
William, also called by the name Bill by friends and family, spent all of his childhood and teen years in the home of his birth. His father and mother were older when they married: aged 40 and 34 respectively. William wrote in his memoirs that his parents 'loved their children and devoted their lives to them'. However, he also noted that his father, Nels, 'did not tolerate nonsense in his children'. His mother was 'gentle and tender with her children and was the most directly involved in William's upbringing'. His childhood interests were in erector sets, model airplanes, and anything that had switches and could be controlled remotely. He showed an early aptitude for mathematics; and, his father being musical of nature, William naturally developed many musical abilities such as playing violin, singing, and directing. Another life-long activity he learned from his father was gardening which became his regular go-to after a long day's work.
Right after his graduation from Provo High School, William entered the army and served in World War II until discharged in 1946. While in the Army, he served as Wire Chief in Manilla and was also in Okinawa. These years in the military had a great positive impact on William. He had never been away from home prior to serving, and during his service he learned very valuable lessons about life. He also studied the scriptures thoroughly during this time and was faithful in his church attendance and service throughout the remainder of his life.
Upon his return home after his military service, William attended Brigham Young University where he graduated with high honors. Rather than pursue an earlier interest in engineering, William decided to study Physics. During his years at BYU, he met and fell in love with Ruth Crandall who was, in his words, "beautiful, poised, and a good conversationalist". They were married on August 31, 1948 in the Salt Lake City temple. Upon graduation from college, William and Ruth moved to Madison, Wisconsin where he earned his PH.D in Physics with an emphasis in mathematics.
William had a long and distinguished professional career. After an early stint with Standard Oil of California, he worked for Lockheed Space and Missiles Corp. in Palo Alto, California, after which he formed his own corporation named Knudsen Geophysical Corporation where he contracted out with NASA. His interests focused on space research and specialized in the ionosphere. His most notable achievement was being appointed by NASA to be the Chief Investigator for the development of an instrument that was launched into space May of 1978 to orbit planet Venus and collect scientific data. The name of this instrument was ORPA and its purpose was to measure the physical properties of the Venus ionosphere. This instrument was mounted on the NASA Pioneer Venus spacecraft and functioned successfully for 14 years. At the age of 90, William wrote his last article which was published in a scientific journal using data from this instrument.
William was a man of integrity and was a loyal husband and father. He was extremely knowledgeable and accomplished in all things space and physics related and retained that interest and knowledge until he passed. Throughout his long and productive life, he continued to use his musical talent for the benefit of others and served in his faith when called. He will be sadly missed by all those who loved and knew him.
William Claire Knudsen (aka Bill Knudsen), formerly of Alpine, Ut and Monte Sereno, Ca, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022 in South Jordan, Utah.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 74 years, Ruth (Crandall) Knudsen; 4 children -Linda Maddox, Ruthanne Kokkonen, Guy William Knudsen, and Grant Lee Knudsen; 15 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
He was born to Julia (Brown) Knudsen and Nels William Knudsen in his childhood home at 430 South 300 West in Provo, Utah on December 12, 1925. He was the third of five children. At his passing, he was 96 years of age.
William, also called by the name Bill by friends and family, spent all of his childhood and teen years in the home of his birth. His father and mother were older when they married: aged 40 and 34 respectively. William wrote in his memoirs that his parents 'loved their children and devoted their lives to them'. However, he also noted that his father, Nels, 'did not tolerate nonsense in his children'. His mother was 'gentle and tender with her children and was the most directly involved in William's upbringing'. His childhood interests were in erector sets, model airplanes, and anything that had switches and could be controlled remotely. He showed an early aptitude for mathematics; and, his father being musical of nature, William naturally developed many musical abilities such as playing violin, singing, and directing. Another life-long activity he learned from his father was gardening which became his regular go-to after a long day's work.
Right after his graduation from Provo High School, William entered the army and served in World War II until discharged in 1946. While in the Army, he served as Wire Chief in Manilla and was also in Okinawa. These years in the military had a great positive impact on William. He had never been away from home prior to serving, and during his service he learned very valuable lessons about life. He also studied the scriptures thoroughly during this time and was faithful in his church attendance and service throughout the remainder of his life.
Upon his return home after his military service, William attended Brigham Young University where he graduated with high honors. Rather than pursue an earlier interest in engineering, William decided to study Physics. During his years at BYU, he met and fell in love with Ruth Crandall who was, in his words, "beautiful, poised, and a good conversationalist". They were married on August 31, 1948 in the Salt Lake City temple. Upon graduation from college, William and Ruth moved to Madison, Wisconsin where he earned his PH.D in Physics with an emphasis in mathematics.
William had a long and distinguished professional career. After an early stint with Standard Oil of California, he worked for Lockheed Space and Missiles Corp. in Palo Alto, California, after which he formed his own corporation named Knudsen Geophysical Corporation where he contracted out with NASA. His interests focused on space research and specialized in the ionosphere. His most notable achievement was being appointed by NASA to be the Chief Investigator for the development of an instrument that was launched into space May of 1978 to orbit planet Venus and collect scientific data. The name of this instrument was ORPA and its purpose was to measure the physical properties of the Venus ionosphere. This instrument was mounted on the NASA Pioneer Venus spacecraft and functioned successfully for 14 years. At the age of 90, William wrote his last article which was published in a scientific journal using data from this instrument.
William was a man of integrity and was a loyal husband and father. He was extremely knowledgeable and accomplished in all things space and physics related and retained that interest and knowledge until he passed. Throughout his long and productive life, he continued to use his musical talent for the benefit of others and served in his faith when called. He will be sadly missed by all those who loved and knew him.
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 4 May 2026 22:17:27