Vernal Express | 1981-04-23 | Page 13 | Funeral Service Pays Tribute to Youth

Funeral service pays tribute to youth Funeral services for Andrew Eugene Knutson, two-year old son of Eddie Eugene and Cathy Gross Knutson, were Thursday, April 16, 1981 in the Vernal Mortuary. Andrew died April 13 in a tractor accident. Bishop Linford Batty conducted the service. Darrel Knutson gave the family prayer and Stephen Gross gave the benediction. Following remarks by Bishop Batty, Jim Waymire spoke. Dorothy Peltier and Daun White sang "I Am a Child of God" accompanied by Melba Eaton. Max Haslem spoke, and "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam" was sung by Mrs. Peltier and Mrs. White. Dan McKee gave the benediction. Wilma Davidson played the prelude and postlude music. Stephen Gross dedicated the grave. Interment was in the Rock Point Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chuck Morrison, Ted Eckley, Art Ylincheta and Jim Waymire. Honorary pallbearers were Roger Gross and Dee Kempton. The Ashley Ward Relief Society was In charge of the flowers.