Margaret Kneeshaw
Margaret (Meg) M. Kneeshaw, 60, of Houston, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, November 23, 2017 after a courageous 2-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Rochester, New York, she moved to Houston in 1981. Meg was a physical education teacher in the Clear Creek Independent School District for 27 years, at the International School of Douala in Cameroon, West Africa for 2 years (1997-1999) and was in charge of the women’s Campus recreation department at Tulane University for one year (1990-1991). Meg was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Nassau Bay and was a graduate of R. L. Thomas High School (Webster, NY), Monroe County Community College (A.S.), East Stroudsburg University (B.S.) and the University of Houston-Clear Lake (M.A.). Meg was a collegiate volleyball player, a former owner and instructor of the Clear Lake Waist Basket aerobic studio and an avid runner and triathlete, having completed over 100 triathlons and duathlons in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Meg loved the arts, particularly the ballet and symphony. She loved Broadway shows and was a huge Bruce Springsteen fan. She greatly enjoyed cooking, traveling and spending time at the beach in Ocean City, NJ. Meg was a devoted wife and mother and a proud dance mom. Predeceased in death by her father, Carl C. Bunde, mother Deloris H. Bunde; sister, Barbara Wallis; and sister-in-law, Karen McMullan. She is survived by her: husband of 35 years, Louis H. Kneeshaw, Jr.; daughter, Molly; mother-in-law, Agnes L. Kneeshaw; her sisters and brother-in-law, Helen Badmone, Katherine (Joseph) Dorschel; brother and sister-in-law Richard (Cindy) Bunde; brothers-in-law, Claude (Rick) Wallis, Kenneth P. Kneeshaw (Wakako), and Robert S. Kneeshaw; sister-in-law, Janet M. Jay; many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews. A memorial service will be celebrated Monday, December 4, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Road, Houston, Texas 77058 with a reception immediately following at the church. There will be a 30-minute video memorial proceeding. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating in Meg’s memory to MD Anderson Cancer Center (mdanderson.org) or Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (gdlc.org).
Meg was the most wonderful, original, unique person I’ve been privileged to know. Her zest for life and joy in discovery and trying new things is my personal inspiration. Being a wonderful wife and mother was her greatest adventure !
Bob and I will miss her terribly, but will look for her spirit in every new experience .
Such an accomplished, loving, spirited woman. She will be missed.
Meg was a positive influence on those she touched. She truly made a difference
in this world and will be greatly missed. No one makes a Tai Salad like Meg.
Rest in Peace Meg.
Mrs. Kneeshaw was my elementary PE teacher & 30 years later I started seeing her again at triathlons. She seemed to always have such zest for life & was never at a loss for a kind word or smile for others.
Meg was my cousin, so I was blessed many times and in many ways to know and love her. She was fun, loving, warm, spirited, happy, intelligent, and passionate about her family- may Lou and Molly be strengthened by their many memories. One thing: Meg and her whole volleyball team came to my apartment one weekend and I had nine college girls entertain me! What a wonderful way to remember Meg!
Meg brought joy and color and beauty to every person she met. Her even temper and acceptance of everyone anywhere in the world made her a wonderful friend, teacher and co-worker.
I have fond memories of an overnight stayover on the way back from Douala, warm afternoons of watching our children in her PE class, hearing of her adventures in volleyball and her misadventures during a team trip with Lou, the whole community celebrating when she found out about Molly.
Thoughts and prayers to Lou and Molly
Lou,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Meg was always a real athlete. Heaven has gained to great athletes. I am glad to have counted you and Meg as my friends over the years.
Laura Kirtley
I have so many memories of spending time with Meg on the beach in Ocean City NJ with Marybeth, RIP Meg. My thoughts and prayers for Lou and Molly.