Marie Knorr
KNORR - The family of (Hedvig) Marie Knorr are saddened to announce her passing on Dec. 26, 2021 at the age of 91. She is joining her husband, Adam and daughter, Sara and siblings Johanne, Greta and Hans. She is survived by Morris (Wendy), Maureen (Terry), Ellen (Denis), (John), sister Marit as well as other family members and friends.
Marie was born on Oct. 15, 1930 at Relingen, Norway to Harald and Guri Aamodt. The family were small farmers at Relingen, not far from Oslo. Her formative years 1940-45 were spent under Nazi occupation during WW2.
After the war, times were tough in Norway so a decision was made to send Marie to Canada for a better life. In 1947, at age of 17, she made the journey by sea to Canada on her own. She first docked in New York and then took the long train ride to North Battleford, Sask to stay with her Iverson relatives.
While being a resident babysitter, she met her best friend for life, Joan. They walked to the convent daily where Marie reviewed her schooling and learned English. She moved on to graduate as a Registered Nurse from Holy Family Hospital in Prince Albert in 1956.
She eventually settled in Kerrobert and worked until 1995, a rewarding nursing career spanning 30 years.
Shortly after arriving in Kerrobert, she met a local farmer, Adam Knorr at a barn dance. They were married on a beautiful day on Nov. 1, 1958.
The next 20 years were very busy raising a family of four children, proudly in the house that Adam built.
Competitive fastball was a big part of the Knorr family. After seeding, ball tournaments every weekend! While Adam pitched, Marie took care of the kids and all the food. Never a complaint!
1978, Adam built a home in Kerrobert to ease the commute for Marie. So many loving family get-togethers took place with her feeding a houseful and many requesting her Norwegian Creations such as pancakes and Krumkake.
Eventually they moved to Hillside Manor until Adam entered Long Term Care and Marie moved to Pioneers Haven. She enjoyed her time there until having to move to Long Term Care.
Remembrance to be held at a later date.
“Bless Your Heart”