His grandchildren, Elinor, Russ and Billy. Sadie died August 23, 1905 and daughter-in-law, Ellie died July 20, 1908. Joseph Knowland, left a sick bed to vote for his son, November 5, 1912. The afternoon of November 13, 1912, Joseph Knowland, died at his Alameda home, surrounded by his wife, son and daughter. The funeral was conducted as a joint Presbyterian and First Methodist service. Joseph Knowland was honored with full Masonic rites. Knowland was cremated. At Chapel of Memories in Oakland, California, his remains are in "Verbena" Section, Tier 2 Number 6 along with wife, Hannah and daughter, Lucille Knowland Hill. Free and Accepted Mason, Knights Templar, Royal Arch Mason, Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.