Gloria Knuth Obituary

Dear Al and Jennifer,
I just heard the sad news about Gloria today. I will always remember her bubbly personality and how she always greeted everyone with a smile. It was a pleasure working with her at St. Gregorys. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Al and Jenny
Gloria will be remembered by everyone who knew her for her kindness and friendliness.

I worked down the hall from Gloria at Swedish Covenant Hospital.

I knew she was very sick and had been in the hospital for some time. I had wanted to visit her but knew she would not have wanted that - to be seen in such a way. I was on a plane reading a newspaper when I came across her obituary. My heart just sank and I spent the rest of the flight thinking of her. I fondly remember the many many conversations we had, especially those of the giant blow-up holiday lawn figures she loved. Brings a smile to my face even now.

I hope it will give Gloria's family some solace knowing that so many of us have thought about her during her illness and are thinking about her now.

Dear Al & Jennifer,
You are in my prayers. Gloria was in my prayers for these past many months.
I pray you will always remember the good times.
Stacy

Al & Jennifer,

At the last moment, I simply had to follow my heart and attend the church service for Gloria on Friday morning. As it turned out, I was seated with staff members from both the current Development Office and the former Development Office of Swedish Covenant Hospital. Gloria was such a key member of the Development Office for so many years, that it really made me feel like I was simply holding Gloria’s seat for her. (No one will ever fill it).

I wanted to write and thank you (and, I’m sure, other members of Gloria’s family) for the incredible way you captured Gloria’s joyful personality, special warmth, love of life and humorous spirit at the memorial service you held for her on Thursday evening. No one that saw Gloria decked out in her Beatles shirt, casual jacket and oh-so-Gloria accessories could stop from smiling. You found a way to reach people through their sadness and tears and give them one more precious moment that was pure Gloria. Thank you for that. And God bless you, now and always, for being the special people you are. Gloria will live on in our hearts…forever. She wouldn't have it any other way.

Gloria was a wonderful person and co-worker at Swedish Covenant Hospital. Since our two offices were next to each other, I saw her frequently and enjoyed her great smile and laugh, love of life and genuine kindness; I called her my Gloria in Excelsis! She often shared the fun she had attending the many concerts and club appearances she enjoyed so much. Everyone she came in contact with loved and appreciated her and the way she brightened all our lives. May you, her family, find peace and comfort in knowing how proud she was of you and the joy she found in each day.

Dear Al and Jennifer,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Gloria. She will be remembered fondly, by myself as well as Annette, Laura, Jennifer and Connie.

You are in our prayers.

Mary Bouchard and Family

Joan Cowie Manning and myself stopped by last evening to pay our last respects to Gloria. We all were Class Of 1969 classmates and friends together, and Gloria will really be missed. I was in Freshman Homeroom with her, and I was struck then and continued to be in awe of her friendliness, hard work, passions, wonderful laugh and sense of fun. Gloria, you will really be missed.

To Gloria's Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. Gloria had a warm smile and genuine way with others. She really lifted your spirit when she spoke to you. My prayers and thoughts go out to you. She's missed at Swedish Covenant.

Al & Jennifer,

I'm so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To Al and Jennifer -
We just heard the sad news and are so sorry for your loss - Gloria was such an amazing woman, so much fun to be around and she loved you both so much! We will miss her smiling face and laughter at Shames and Ides shows - our thoughts and prayers are with you - May she rest in peace.

Gloria, you made us all smile at every Cryan Shames show. My daughter, P.J., loves the t-shirt that you gave her and still wears it. You will be missed by all that knew you. I know you will be greatly missed by your family and husband but we can all cherish the time we we've had with you. Rest well and my blessings and condolences to you family.

Al & Jenny,

We are so sorry to hear about Gloria's passing. She was a very special person and friend to us all. The Gagliano Family Reunions were so special because of all her hard work. The family will miss her. May God be with you and know you are in our prayers.

Love,

I want to tell you and your family AL that I am very sorry to hear your wife passed away.I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

John Hadfield

My deepest sympathies go to Gloria's husband, Al, and daughter, Jennifer, of whom Gloria was so very proud. It was my good fortune to have Gloria as an important member of my staff for more than five years, an honor to have her continued friendship thereafter, and a privilege to be with her during her final hours. Her loving, warm, and kind spirit touched so many people with whom she came into contact. May her beautiful soul finally be at peace.

Al, I was sorry to hear about your wife's passing and wanted to express my deepest sympathy

On behalf of the entire alumnae association of Swedish Covenant School of Nursing I would like to extend our heart felt sympathies to Gloria's family. She was a very dear and important person to our orgainzation. She did so much, beginning way back when the Alumnae took on the project of building a new Chapel at the hospital. She was THE person who helped us with our annual luncheon and tours of the hospital. She thought of everything. We know that her battle is over and she is at peace.
Maggie Henneberry
SCHNAA

To the Family of Gloria Knuth, my deepest sympathies and prayers. I knew Gloria from Swedish Covenant Hospital. I am a fellow co-worker. Gloria was a very sweet lady and friendly to all. She will be missed.

I would like to express my condolences to to Gloria's family. I knew Gloria from work and many well spent lunches covering many topics including her love of decorating for holidays , The Beatles and American Idol. I will remember her zest for life and her infectious smile. She will always be remembered fondly by anyone she came in contact with.