Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Knight , Norman Lee May 18, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Knight, Norman Lee     
1934 - 2005 
 
Norman Lee Knight 
June 11, 1934 - May 18, 2005 

Norman was born on June 11, 1934, in Butte, Montana to Katherine and Harold 
Knight. He passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on May 18, 2005. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, at University 
Baptist Church, 2515 Church Ave., with interment following at Hillcrest 
Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road. Norman was preceded in death by his 
parents, his brother, Ralph, and his first wife, Sharon. He is survived by his 
loving wife, Evelyn and his loving daughters, Lori Peters and husband, Keith, 
Lisa Meier and husband, Dennis; and his grandchildren, Megan, Michael, Mark, 
Michele, Morgan and Mekayla Peters and Kristin and Justin Meier, who were his 
pride and joy, and his brother, John Knight and wife, Amy. Also his stepson, 
Richard Little and wife, Cris and stepdaughter, Donna Edward and Glen, their 
children, Brian Little, Derek McCabe, Aimee Hauber and husband, Jim, and their 
children, Darci and Chelsea Little and Dalton and Donovan Hauber. Norman 
served for two years in the Army in Paris. He was employed by Chevron Oil, 
retiring after 31 years. Norman was a life member of the Model T Ford Club of 
America and a member of the Kern County Model T Club who he considered part of 
his family. He also was a member of the Horseless Carriage Club, the Western 
Gaslight 1 and 2 Cylinder Touring Register and the Skagit/ Snohomish Regional 
Group in Washington. He loved touring with the friends he made on these tours 
over the years. You could always count on Norman to be the first to volunteer 
to help others with their Ts and vintage cars. He was a member of the 
University Baptist Church and spent many hours helping with projects at the 
church. He also helped Walter Koch with the restoration of the Fox Theater 
Clock and the Beale Clock. He also enjoyed square dancing before his illness 
and was a member of the Whirlaways Square Dance Club. He was also a longtime 
member of United Commercial Travelers. He will be truly missed by his family 
and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer 
Society or your favorite charity. The family wishes to express appreciation to 
Margaret Roberts of Alternative Care and Lori Callahan of Optimal Hospice for 
their wonderful care. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
May 24, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road. 

Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 5/22/2005.  


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