WILLIAM AUSTIN KNAPP

William Austin Knapp passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a brief illness. Bill was an appreciative resident of Carmel, San Francisco and Lanai City, Hawaii.

Bill “Baba” was born and raised in Alpena, Michigan as a beloved only child. A graduate of the University of Michigan for college and medical school, he remained a lifelong Big Blue fan. Most importantly, he met and married his love and life partner, Katherine Knapp, in Ann Arbor.

In 1970, Bill and Kathy headed west to California and never looked back. He practiced medicine as a pathologist for Yosemite Pathology for 32 years — his interest in science and personal strengths of consistency and dependability defined his career. Along the way, he and Kathy raised three children and lived a full life together, appreciating the Tahoe Basin, the Pacific Ocean and the gift of family.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine Knapp; and his dear friend, Enzo. In addition, he is loved and remembered by his three children — Gretchen Knapp Mello, Jennifer Helen Dovichi and William Caygill-Knapp; his loving sons-in-law and daughter-in-law, (Paul, Eric and Katie) and his seven grandchildren. All loved their dear Baba.

Please help us by honoring and remembering him while walking the north end of the Carmel beach or taking in the sunset over the Pacific.