Douglas Knain

Douglas G. Knain, 71, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Doug was born in Northwood, ND, on June 30, 1938, to Allan and Amanda (Johnson) Knain. He was baptized and confirmed at the Northwood Evangelical Lutheran Church, and later graduated from Northwood High School in May of 1956. He graduated from Aaker's Business College in 1962. Doug and Carol (Espegard) were married on September 22, 1962, at the Dahlen Lutheran Church. They resided in Northwood until June of 1987, at which time they moved to Grand Forks. Doug was employed as Northwood City Auditor from 1961-1971, and as the Grand Forks County Director of Tax Equalization from 1971-1997. After the flood of 1997, he worked in the Grand Forks City Assessor's Office for three years. He was made a life member of the Northwood Fire Department after having served for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Carol, Grand Forks, ND; and two daughters, Tami (Rob) Rood, Grand Forks, ND, and Wendy (Rick) Murray, Meridian, ID; four grandchildren, Brittany Rambel, Hannah Rood, and Danielle and Lynn Murray; great-granddaughter Lilyx Rambel; stepmother Audrey Knain; brothers Wayne and Terry; and sisters Frances, Yvonne, and Leah. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, sisters Millie and Gwen, and brothers Eugene and Wes. He was self-taught on the computer, having spent many hours studying whatever books he could find. He developed and wrote his own software programs to assist him, and others, with property assessments. He never turned down a request from others when they needed help with their programs. Doug was a brilliant man who was well-versed in many topics and enjoyed a good discussion, when "he" felt like talking. Doug was a wonderful and kind-hearted husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. Until we see you again, you will be greatly missed. Memorial service: will be held Thursday, November 5th, at 7:00 p.m. at Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks. Visitation will start at 5:30 p.m.