Obituary of Musa Maye Knickerbocker

Knickerbocker, Musa Maye

Manistee, MI

(formerly of Vestaburg, MI)

Musa Passed away on April 3, 2023 at the age of 83.  She was born on September 5, 1939 to the late Ray and Shirley Huntley in Vestaburg, MI.  She was a member of the Manistee and Vestaburg Church of Christ.

Music was a large part of her life.  She enjoyed singing and playing the piano and organ.  She enjoyed camping with her family and friends, and Ludington State Park was always a favorite.  Later in life she took up quilting and made sure most of her family received a MUSA made quilt.

Rock Lake Christian Assembly was a special part of her life and she made sure her children and grandchildren attended regularly.  She also spent a lot of time assisting at the camp. 

She is survived by her significant other, Ron Knickerbocker; her son, H. Timothy (Michele) Knickerbocker; son-in-law, Tim Malmquist; grandchildren,  Mariana Collazo Suarez (Kristen), AJ Collazo, Cyndi Knickerbocker, Krystyn Knickerbocker-Snider (Rick), Derrek Knickerbocker (Tanya), Lindsay Boos (Ryan), Shane Malmquist, and Tasha Kathrens (Ryan); great-grandchildren,  Ambria Tobias, Jamison Payne, Tristyn Blevins, Sheala Knickerbocker Godwin (Elijah), Shelby Knickerbocker, Paris Knickerbocker, Goldie Knickerbocker, Royce Mathews, Acelyn Mathews, Lilly Malmquist, and Max Malmquist; brother, Mark (Elsa) Huntley, Natalie, Tony, and Rachel Knickerbocker.  She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Knickerbocker; daughaters, Robin Collazo and Joellyn Malmquist; grandson, Timothy Knickerbocker; and brother, Terry Huntley.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, May 20, 2023 at Rock Lake Christian Assembly Tabernacle 7389 E. Vestaburg Rd., Vestaburg, MI 48891.  Corby Blem will officiate with interment taking place at a later date.  The family will host a luncheon immediately following the service at Vestaburg Church of Christ annex, 7289 Avenue B, Vestaburg, MI 48891.

In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Rock Lake Christian Assembly.  To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com  Arrangements made with the Cremation Society of Mid Michigan.