Mary Lou L. Wiltse

Former Enumclaw resident Mary Lou L. Wiltse died June 28, 2012, at the family home in Pinehurst, Idaho. She was of 74.

She was born March 15, 1938, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, to John J. and Marcella (Fairman) Krocker. She married Jack Wiltse on Dec. 28, 1958, and later married Charles “Chuck” Knoop on Jan. 15, 1990, in Enumclaw. She worked at GE&B Nursery in Enumclaw for 17 years prior to retiring. She enjoyed spending time with family, reading, hunting and taking long drives. She and her husband moved in 1999 from Enumclaw to Idaho.

She is survived by husband Chuck Knoop of Pinehurst; children Nanette Barnes and husband Russell of Grand Prairie, Texas, John Wiltse and wife Caren of Enumclaw and Tami Haney and husband Brian of Firth, Idaho; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by first husband Jack Wiltse and daughter Lorie Wiltse.

She was cremated and upon her request no memorial services were planned.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 Government Way, Hayden, Idaho 83835.

All are invited to sign the online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.

Shoshone Funeral Services and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.