Mr. Thomas Knapper, age 91, of Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2009. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years Nellie, his parents, brother Alf, and sisters Lilly, Hilda and Jenny. Tom will be fondly remembered by his children: Joyce St.Germain – Campbell River, BC; Brenda (Wayne) Zaharia – Surrey, BC; Linda Brentnell - Moose Jaw, and Tom Knapper (Roxanne Baldwin) – Moose Jaw; ten grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and his special friend Ethel. Tom was born in Staffordshire, England April 13, 1918 and came to live in Moose Jaw after being discharged from the RAF. He was proud of his family and his history with the RAF and was actively involved with the Legion in his younger days. He served as a fireman for 5 years before joining the post office from which he retired after 30 years of service. Tom enjoyed many years of winning bowling trophies, camping, and travelling with his wife to visit family and seeing different places. Tom was very social and made friends wherever he was. His family meant the world to him. The family would like to thank the staff at the Crescent Park Villa, Moose Jaw Union Hospital, Dr. B. Sanderson, and Dr. K. Sanderson for the care that was given to Tom during this last year. The Funeral Service will be held at W.J.Jones & Son Chapel on Thursday December 31, 2009 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Royal Canadian Legion Funeral Rites will be conducted at the Chapel by Gordon Martell. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St.W., S6H 2M2, would be appreciated. In living memory of Tom, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register at website:www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).