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Rhonda Knight Obituary

Rhonda Lynn Knight (nee Henden), 46, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Calhan, Colorado after a lengthy illness. She was a resident of Calhan for 8 years and was formerly a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Lompoc, California.



Rhonda was born on April 11, 1968 in Lompoc, California to Thomas and Sharon Henden. She graduated from Cabrillo High School in Lompoc in 1986 and from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California in 1996. She married John R. Knight on October 27, 1996.



She is survived by her husband; her daughters: Whitney (husband Scott) Nolan, Heather (husband Travis) Loudin, and Julianna Knight; a son, Robert Knight; her father; and two sisters: Kim Schneider and Alyce Camero. She was preceded in death by her mother.



A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Living Word Community Church, 532 Colorado Avenue, Calhan, Colorado, 80808. Inurnment will be private.

Memorials in Rhonda's name may be made to Compassion International and designated for her sponsored child.



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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 13, 2014.

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Kimberly Plummer-Hiatt

July 29, 2014

My heart is saddened at the news of Rhonda's passing. To the Knight and Hendon families, my thoughts and prayers are with you. One of my earliest memories are of Ken and me trick-or-treating with Rhonda and her big sisters, Kim and Alice, in Mission Hills - my four-year-old self envied their sparkling costumes - they were dressed up as angels complete with garland halos. Now angels are her associates. As we grew older and attended middle school, high school and our first years of college together, I always admired Rhonda's compassion for others and happy disposition. Traveling down with her and Ken to Santa Barbara in her sweet yellow VW bug will be a treasured highlight as she shared with us her deep faith in a loving Heavenly Father. Now her faith is perfect. You will be missed, lovely lady.

Ken Plummer

July 29, 2014

Heartbreaking. Rhonda made our high school experience very special. Our families lived a few houses down from the Hendon's when Kim and I were 4. After moving away we became close again in high school. What an impact she had on our lives! I wish her family all the strength possible as they journey through this difficult time. You need to know how special she was to all of us during our teenage years.

Steve Farmer

July 16, 2014

I was very saddened to learn about Rhonda. Although we haven't spoken in many years, I have fond memories of her growing up in Lompoc. The Hendon house was a great place to hang out, especially in High school. No matter how many of us, Tom and Sharon always welcomed us in. Although Rhonda was the youngest of the 3 girls, she always stood out. She had that wonderful smile and always had a good laugh at the ready. She had such a shining, positive energy about her. That's the Rhonda I will always remember. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to her family, I'm very sorry for your lose. God bless you.

Michael Barlow

July 16, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. Rhonda was a shinning star among us all. I will always cherish the friendship we had.

Dr Dan & Esther Sollee

July 14, 2014

Such an amazing strong woman! She is definitely feeling no pain or sorrow now, but what a loss for the rest of us.

Amy Farmer

July 14, 2014

Our hearts go out to your family, Rhonda was a very sweet and kind person.

Melissa Sparlin (Smith)

July 14, 2014

My thoughts, love, and prayers are with all Rhonda's family at this time. It is difficult for me to grasp that my childhood friend has moved on to be with the Lord. I know how much she will be missed by all. She was truly an amazing person who touched all she knew. I know my life was truly blessed for her having been in it. I will miss her and will always remember her fondly and share her love and stories of our great times and experiences with those I love. I love you all and may God bring you all comfort through this time knowing she will always be remembered.

Denise Weiner

July 14, 2014

Rhonda you will be missed. You were an amazing joyful person whose love for Christ was apparent. Prayers to your beautiful family! Say hello to Jesus for us. See you in heaven.

Ed Seeman

July 14, 2014

My thoughts & prayers are with your family. Rhonda was such a wonderful person and will be missed. So sorry for your loss and may she rest in peace.

Heidi Ysasaga

July 14, 2014

I am very sorry for the loss of such a beautiful and loving sweet person. Rhonda's beautiful smile will be remembered by us all. May God bless and give peace to her family in this very sad time.

Candice Clark-Currier

July 14, 2014

Rhonda was a sweet girl with a kind heart. I will always remember her fondly. My prayers are with her family

Yatsko Family

July 14, 2014

Our prayers/thoughts are with Rhonda's family. May she rest in peace.

Tom Merkert

July 14, 2014

A beautiful and spirited person. One of the kindest people I've had the privilege of knowing. You will be missed my friend.

Dorien Lear

July 14, 2014

I am very sorry for you loss. Rhonda was a beautiful person/friend. She will be deeply missed

July 14, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a Wonderful Lady. I'm praying for all of you. GOD Bless Lois Lane

Sandra Long

July 14, 2014

Sorry for your loss .Rhonda always had a beautiful smile. Very sweet person.she will be miss.

Shellie Coburn

July 13, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family . As Rondah was always an angel on earth, she will now be our angel in heaven . I will always remember her radiant smile .
~Shellie Coburn~
Childhood friend

William White

July 13, 2014

I'm very sorry for your loss. Rhonda was a very sweet person. I have a lot of happy memories from high school and when I worked with her at McDonalds. She always had a beautiful smile. She will be Missed and Loved.....But Never Forgotten.

Stephanie Villa Milner

July 13, 2014

Prayers and sympathy go to Rhonda's entire family. While we didn't stay in touch as adults, she is fondly remembered as my first childhood friend. Her smile and positive happy personality always shined brightly. Very sorry for your loss.

Michelle Coleman-Tornquist

July 13, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. Many prayers your way.

Mary & Bill Gillespie

July 13, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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