SMITHFIELD - Andrew Alonzo Knudsen , beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend has returned home to his Heavenly Father on August 28, 2006, from complications of congestive heart failure at the Logan Regional Hospital. Born September 18, 1931 in Wells, Nevada to Andrew Alonzo (Lon) Knudsen and Adrienne Harriet Hyde. He married Janet Bohman on February 28, 1951 in the Logan LDS Temple for time and all eternity.

He was schooled in both Nevada and Utah. Andrew ranched in Wells, Nevada for 40 years. Andrew was named Nevada Farm Bureau Rancher of the year. He taught livestock physiology and reproduction classes for Cache Valley Select Sires and Utah State University. He was currently employed as the barn Manager for the Utah State University Animal Husbandry Research Facility.

Andrew was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served on the High Council, Stake Sunday School, Bishopric and High Priest Group. His favorite calling was a husband and father.

He is survived by his wife Janet (Smithfield), Sons Vaughn (Marlyn Smart) Cottage Grove, Minnesota; Carlyle (Margie Meacham), South Jordan, Utah; Reid (Analee Spencer) Mayfield, Utah; Doyle (Jan Crossley) Hyrum, Utah; Karen (Matt Larson) Smithfield, Utah. 24 Grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Many Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Alonzo (Lon) Knudsen; Mother, Adrienne Hyde; Brother, Clair Hyde Knudsen; Grand daughter Sherilyn Piquet; Grand son, Andy Robinson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 31, 2006 in the Smithfield North Stake Center 155 West 400 North in Smithfield. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at the stake center and prior to services at the stake center from 11:30 to 12:30. Interment will be in the Smithfield City cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family and register book signed at Allen Mortuaries. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be sent to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints perpetual education fund or missionary fund.