Tilman Knutson Obituary (1926 - 2024)

Tilman passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, at the age of ninety-eight surrounded by his family. Tilman was born in Parshall, North Dakota on July 4, 1926. He eventually moved to Enumclaw in the late 1950’s. He joined the Moose Lodge and was a life member for over sixty years. Tilman was well known in the community after working at Enumclaw High School as the head custodian for over twenty years. He loved gardening and was a master carpenter; he built his forever home from the ground up. Tilman was proceeded in death by his wife of thirty-one years, Roberta, and their infant son, Karl. He is survived by his daughters Anna Wilson (Bob) of Billings, Montana, and Mary Knutson of Buckley, Washington, and his son Kevin (Stacy) Knutson of Enumclaw, Washington. Tilman is also survived by six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.