This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Knutsen, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5223/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Feb 3rd, 2010 Edward Knutsen Edward "Ed" Knutsen, 90, of Newport, Ore., died Jan. 25, 2010 in Newport. He was born Nov. 4, 1919 to Mr. and Mrs. Severin Knutsen in Sogne, Norway. He spent his childhood in Norway. He came to the United States as a youth, graduated from high school and went to sea with the Merchant Marine. After retirement from the service, he became a commercial fisherman with his boat, the F/V Ruth K. He lived in Newport for the last 20 years. He was active in the Newport Senior Activity Center and in opposition to war. He enjoyed being with his many friends, walking, reading and music. He was preceded in death by his five brothers and two sisters. A Celebration of Life will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive. Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.