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1977 - 2005
 AGE: 28
KNISS, Elaine Marie (Gillam)
Paw Paw
Died peacefully at her home on July 16, 2005. She was born April 14, 1977 the daughter of Delmar (Eleanor) Gillam of Paw Paw and Mary Alice (Goens) Gillam of Cassopolis, who survive. Elaine graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1995 and was employed by LakeView Community Hospital as a Nurse Tech. She was enrolled in the nursing program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and was a member of the Lawton Quick Response Team. On December 27, 1996 she was united in marriage to Jason J. Kniss who survives. In addition to her husband, parents and step-mother Elaine is survived by 2 brothers, Larry (Deb) Gillam of Kalamazoo and Logan Gillam of Indiana; sister, Karen Jenkins of Georgia and her devoted caregivers mother-in-law Bonnie Kniss of Paw Paw; aunt Judy (Gerald) Alflen of Wayland; 2 brother-in-laws, Mike (Diane) Kindig of Bangor, Chris (Candy) Kniss of Paw Paw and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. You are invited to join the family in celebrating Elaine’s life, compassionate spirit and unrivaled strength at the Lawton Evangelical Mennonite Church with visitation Wednesday 1-3 pm followed by funeral services at 3 pm. with Pastor James Dyke of Lane Boulevard United Methodist Church, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawton Quick Response Team. Arrangements by ADAMS Funeral Home, Paw Paw. |
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There are currently 14 condolences.
T. J.
Tuesday October 4, 2011 at
7:15 PM
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Its been years since you passed, but I still think about the day that I found out. I didnt feel for myself, because I didnt know you that well, but I was heartsick at knowing that Jason had lost his spouse. I hope that years have healed this family. I think about them often.
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Logan Gillam
lgillam1981@comcast.net
Monday March 27, 2006 at
3:29 AM
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This may come as a shock to some but late is better than never. I had just made it to see elaine on the day of her passing and I have to say that she will always be the one person who I looked up to.She was my big sis and I really miss the great times we shared. I believe in guardian angels and now no matter where I go or what I do, I will always know that she is right there by my side looking over me. I love her dearly and a quick message to her....."Elaine thank you for believing in me when no one else did." Love always and forever, Your brother, Logan
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Tara
tarastrbck269@comcast.net
Friday November 4, 2005 at
11:54 AM
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native american prayer
I give you this one thought to keep,
I am with you still, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still in each new dawn.
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Tara
tarastrbck269@comcast.net
Monday August 29, 2005 at
5:33 PM
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jason, im sorry for your loss. Blessings to you and your family
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Emily Gray
emma22_1998@yahoo.com
Monday July 25, 2005 at
7:56 PM
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As a former classmate of Elaine's, I send my deepest sympathy for Jason and his family.
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Victoria Miller Sepulveda
victoria.sepulveda@gmail.com
Friday July 22, 2005 at
10:38 PM
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My prayers are with Elaine, Jason, and their loved ones. I knew Elaine from high school and she blessed those around her with her kind heart and open mind. I am shocked and greatly saddened to hear of her passing. Elaine had lots of compassion, quick wit, and a great sense of humor. I am glad to have known her yet wish I could have known her better. She will be missed.
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Tammy Jeffries
jeffriesphd@aol.com
Wednesday July 20, 2005 at
1:01 PM
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I am filled with sorrow today. my thoughts and prayers are with Jason and the family during this time of loss. I am unable to attend the funeral but will spend the time in prayer remembering all the happy memories I have of Elaine. Like her love of animals. Her fun loving nature and easy going personality and most of all I will miss the way she and Logan were always so willing to break into song with me at a moments notice (Lambert).
With love Tammy (older cousin of Elaine)
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Karri (Holewa) Lewis
karriholewa@yahoo.com
Wednesday July 20, 2005 at
11:44 AM
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I only remember Elaine as being a quit person in High School. With deepest sympathy to Jason and your family. There couldn't be a better person offciating her service as Pastor James Dyke.
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Benjamin Bigelow
bennybigelow@yahoo.com
Wednesday July 20, 2005 at
10:49 AM
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In many of my happiest memories, Elaine is there. It was an honor to be her friend.
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Bill and Pam Baker
rkpjbaker@yahoo.com
Tuesday July 19, 2005 at
7:07 PM
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To Jason and family, You are in our thougths. We will remember Elaine's kind spirit and wonderful sense of humor. This is a note from uncle Bill, I will always carry a piece of her art on my arm and I hope to have her finish it some day {If I make it up there}. Love Bill and Pam
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Erin Quantz-Stump
elstump@bellsouth.net
Tuesday July 19, 2005 at
11:38 AM
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My friend, Monica VanBrussel-Marler passed on the news of Elaine's passing to me. I wanted to send her husband and family my condolences. I was in her HS graduating class, though I admittedly have lost touch w/ most of our graduating class,with the exception of a few. However upon hearing the news I wanted to send you my thoughts and prayers.
I understand how a loss can be as I lost my youngest daughter, nearly two years ago. I had this reading read at her funeral, and I hope, that it brings you peace, as it has for me the many times I have read it since.
Turn again to Life
If I should die and leave you here a while, Be not like others, sore undone, who keep Long vigil by the silent dust and weep.
For my sake turn again to life and smile, Nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do That which will comfort other souls than thine; Complete these dear unfinished tasks of mine,
And I, perchance, may therein comfort you.
~ Mary Lee Hall
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Becky Preston
bpreston@schawk.com
Tuesday July 19, 2005 at
10:01 AM
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My deepest sympathy to Jason and the family.
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John Morrison
johnmorsun@msn.com
Monday July 18, 2005 at
10:26 PM
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While in high school Elaine worked for both my wife, Annly, and at the farm.
She was one of the niceest people ever to work for either of us.
We were shocked to learn of her suffering and know that she is in a better place now.
Buddha bless all of you
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David Morrison
s99.dmorrison@wittenberg.edu
Monday July 18, 2005 at
2:59 PM
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Very sad to hear of Elaine's passing. As a former classmate and coworker that is years out of touch, I would like to send my condolences from the Morrison's to Jason and the rest of her family. She was a truly wonderful, and dedicated person.
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