Gerald Robert Knudson, Jr., age 88, died on January 29, 2016 following a stroke. Jerry was the first child born, October 19, 1927 in Long Beach, to Jewel Myall Raymond and Gerald Robert Knudson, Sr. who were married December 15, 1926. His sister Bonnie Ann was born 5 years later.

Following his undergraduate studies at UCLA, Jerry received a law degree from USC. On June 16, 1951, he married Betty Jane Derhammer. They lived in Fullerton, CA and had two children, Katherine and William Calvin. In 1963 the family moved to San Marino.

Jerry practiced law in Los Angeles and later in San Marino with the firm Martineau and Knudson. He worked tirelessly on political causes to protect his beloved country. After joining later in life, he attended and served in various capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During his many years in San Marino, he enjoyed jogging, bridge, tennis and spending time with family and friends.

He is reunited in death with his wife, son, parents, and sister. Survivors include his daughter, Katherine Bence, son-in-law, Raymond Bence, and grandchildren and great grandchildren: William (Shana) Bence and Grace and Lacie; Leah (Jared) Day and Grant, Caitlin and Hazel; Laura (Logan) Essig and Mary Ellen, Benson and Naomi; Tara (Matthew) O'Rourke, Elizabeth and Peter; and Daniel Bence.

"Popo" will be loved and missed by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 10:00 am held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Huntington ward Building, 1919 Huntington Drive, South Pasadena, CA. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. Email condolences to www.ChapmanFuneralDirectors.com. Chapman Funeral Homes, Terry & Mary Harmon, Funeral Directors. Toll free (855) 628-0447