Susan Kay Newman Knight, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, in Salem, Utah, at the age of 71.
Born on October 25, 1953, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Verne and Harriet Monroe Newman, Susan spent her early years cultivating a love for learning, music, and family. She graduated from Adrian Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, California, and later earned her certification as a bookkeeper, a profession in which she excelled as a dedicated and detail-oriented bookkeeper, piano teacher, and office manager.
On October 14, 1972, she married the love of her life, Charles Duane Knight, in Oakland, California. Together they built a life centered on faith, love, and service, raising six children across several communities, including San Jose and La Quinta, California; Des Moines, Iowa; and Payson, Utah.
Susan’s talents and interests were as varied as they were enriching. She found joy in knitting, crochet, needlepoint, solving jigsaw puzzles, and researching family history. A devoted fan of professional football, she never missed a chance to cheer on her favorite teams.
A woman of deep faith and lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Susan served faithfully in many leadership and teaching roles. She especially cherished her time as a temple worker in the Redlands, California Temple, where her dedication and gentle spirit touched many lives.
Susan is survived by her devoted husband, Charles, and their six children: April Blaine (Woodbridge, VA), Kellie Hawkins (Provo, UT), Christopher Knight (Indio, CA), Amanda Hirschi (Spokane, WA), Jonathan Knight (Spanish Fork, UT), and Leslie Knight (Payson, UT). She also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, her siblings Randy Newman, Steven Newman, and Janet Wilcox, and countless extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Verne and Harriet Newman, whose values and love she carried throughout her life.
Susan’s legacy is one of compassion, diligence, faith, and unwavering love for her family. Her kindness and example will continue to inspire all who knew her.
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