Carrie Marie Wooten Knutson, one of Volga's long-time residents, passed from this life on June 9, 2013 enveloped by the love and support of family and friends in her final days. Diagnosed with cancer in 2011, Carrie underwent treatments and was able to hold it at bay to enjoy more time with those she cherished, just as they were blessed by her continued presence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at St. Thomas More Parish in Brookings, SD, with burial to follow in St. Thomas More Catholic Cemetery. Visitations will be from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 with a prayer service to follow at Eidsness Funeral Chapel in Volga, SD. Born December 24, 1954 in San Diego, California, Carrie grew up in the Southern California area. She moved to Volga, SD in 1974 to be near her grandmother, Ruby G. Nelson, where she met and fell in love with James A. Knutson. They were soon married and settled in Arlington by 1975 to begin their lives together. Within a few years Carrie and Jim relocated to Volga to raise their family. Where Jim and all three of their children and their families still call home. Carrie began and ended her work life at nearby SDSU in their facilities department. She really loved providing care for others and was in her element when employed by Arlington Nursing Home and the Brookings Hospital as a nurse's aide for many years. Carrie Knutson was devoted to her family as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter, as well as good friend to those fortunate enough to share in her life. She is survived by her husband James Knutson; children Jereme Knutson, Jama Hanson (Steve), Jared Knutson (Kari); father Charles Wooten (Kathleen), mother Joy Ater, and stepmother Diane Woloshyn (Craig); siblings CR Wooten (Susan), Cindy Houfek (Jeff), Anthony Wooten (Gayle), Jay Norris (Lisa), Curtis Wooten (Melinda), and Cyle Wooten (Siska); grandchildren Devon Jensen, Breanna Jensen, Jada Knutson, Skylar Knutson and soon-to-be-born, Zadie Hanson; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, sisters-and brothers-in-law, and countless friends. Carrie's light in this world will be missed as her trusted Savior welcomes her into His everlasting peace and complete healing.