Faye Marilyn Kjos (Knutson) 80, of Green Valley, AZ, formerly of the Minneapolis area, suddenly entered into eternal life on August 26, 2021. She is forever sheltered in the arms of her Savior Jesus and so looked forward to this day. She took her flight to heaven ascending from the state of Arizona – the place she so dearly loved! Faye treasured the friends she had in Arizona; they became family to her in addition to the beloved family and friends she adored in Minnesota. She loved people and could carry on a conversation with anyone as she genuinely was interested in each person that crossed her path.

Faye is preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 49 years, Fred, parents Tillman and Esther Knutson of Brooten, MN, her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Esther and Arnold Kjos; beloved twin sister Phyllis, brothers-in-law Dennis Erickson and Hanley Wiig. She is survived by her 3 children, Brad (Diane), Stephanie (Greg) Effertz, and Brady (Abby); 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; 2 siblings, Elaine (Howard) Knutson, and Carol Knutson; 1 sister-in-law, Colleen (Bruce) Petersen; and 1 brother-in-law, Carl (Barbara Jean) Kjos; and many nephews, nieces, family, friends and siblings in Christ; many of whom she met at her beloved church home, Evangelical Free Church of Green Valley.

There will be two Celebration of Life events; ARIZONA: Celebration of Life Service is planned for Saturday, Oct 16, at 11 am at Evangelical Free Church of Green Valley, 1393 W Mission Twin Buttes Rd, Green Valley, AZ 85622. MINNESOTA: Celebration of Life Service is planned for Wednesday, Oct 6, at 12:00 noon with visitation at 10:30 at Peterson Chapel, 119 Central Ave, Buffalo, MN 55313.