Robert Spencer Munson
1935 ~ 2010
Robert Spencer Munson, "Bob", devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend ended his earthly journey Friday morning, March 12, 2010 in Nampa, Idaho after a valiant battle with cancer. He is now where he spent his entire life preparing to be, in the presence of his Heavenly Father. Bob was born January 2, 1935, in Richfield, UT to James LeVar and Thora Spencer Munson. He was the youngest of six children. His early years were spent in Escalante, Utah and he never lost his love or appreciation for his little home town. Bob met the love of his life, Mavis Jones, while attending Cedar City High school. They were married in the St. George Temple in 1953. After high school graduation, Bob joined the US Army. Embarking on this new adventure with his bride, they were stationed at Fort Hood, TX. While living in Texas, the first of their nine children was born. After two years of military service, Bob returned to civilian life. Working for other people did not fit well with Bob. He was an early version of the modern-day entrepreneur. He had businesses in Cedar City, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Boise and Escalante. Bob loved the outdoors and was happiest when sharing his adventures riding four wheelers and snow machines with his family and friends. Bob had an extremely strong sense of family. Bob and Mavis made sure that their family enjoyed time working, vacationing, worshiping and just being together. Family reunions were important to Bob and he strived to maintain the strength of family ties.
He counted his wife and children as the greatest blessings of his life and always strived to live worthy of the gift of family God had given him. Bob loved the Lord. He was a stalwart member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served willingly and lovingly in many callings including several leadership positions. Together he and Mavis served as missionaries in the China Hong Kong mission, Nauvoo Illinois mission and at the Mormon Handcart Historic Site-Martin's Cove mission. With a whistle on his lips and a song in his heart, Bob faced down the challenges of life. He had great influence over many lives and was a friend to all. He has left for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren a legacy of faithfulness to God and service to others.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Colleen Tucker; brother, LeVar Munson Jr; daughter, Lynn Munson; grandchildren, Amy Monsen and Jesse Monsen. Bob is survived by his eternal sweetheart, Mavis; his children, Kimilee Wood (Michael), of Boise, ID, Julie Zurcher (Bob), of Alpine, UT, DeEtte Barney (Russell), of Salt Lake City, UT, Kay Munson (Karla), of Elk Ridge, UT, Rae Jean Miller (Don), of Sandy, UT, Linda Bird (Brad), of Boise, ID, Mark Munson (Janelle), of Kuna, ID, Darrin Munson (Angie), of Boise, ID, Katie Solosabal (Jim), of Nampa, ID; 41 grandchildren; and 21 great-grand
children; brothers, Floyd J., Thomas H. and Lewis A.; brother-in-law, Floyd Tucker; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16th at the Nampa Idaho North Stake Center, 6111 Birch, Nampa, ID. A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday, March 15th, between 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Relyea
Funeral Chapel, 318 N. Latah, Boise, ID and Tuesday morning, March 16th 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Nampa Idaho North Stake Center prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at Dry Creek Cemetery.
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