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Meta Irene Munson

1919 - 2010

Meta Irene Munson obituary, 1919-2010

BORN

1919

DIED

2010

Meta Munson Obituary

Meta Irene Munson passed away on Thursday, September 23rd, just four days after her 91st birthday, surrounded by her children and grand children. She lived a very peaceful and gracious life, with great respect for all her friends. Meta was born in Reno, Nevada on September 19, 1919 and was married to Raymond Neal Munson in Sacramento in 1938. In 1947 Meta and Neal moved to Lodi with their three children to open the Hires Bottling Company on Sacramento Street. Their first home was at 141 S. Avena Street where the children grew up creating many life long friends. Meta's life was full of great friends and lasting memories that reached deep into the community.
Her family was a very special part of her life and grew to include Neal Jr., Bill and Beverly Munson, Russ and Kathryn Munson and Donna Munson; grand children Tom, Terry, and Krista Munson, Tim and Kelly Munson, Katie Kafton, Kathryn Panko; and great grand children, Trey Munson, Tara Munson, Ryan, Lauren and Drew Rheault, Jordin Kafton, Avery and Ander Munson Clark, Macy, Trent and Jax Munson, and Patrick and Parker Panko. Meta is also survived by her two younger sisters, Jeanne Allard of Reno, Nevada and Verna Lee Wilson of Santa Rosa, together with nephews Hunter Emerick, Matt and Dan Wilson.
Meta led a wonderful life full of all kinds of exciting experiences created by her immediate and extended family. There has never been a dull moment in her life, which she lived to the fullest. It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to a loving mother that has taught us so much, a role model for all to emulate.
At Meta's request there will be no service. A private committal will be held by the family. In her memory donations may be made to SID's or to the Lodi Memorial Hospital.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Sep. 25 to Oct. 4, 2010.

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October 1, 2010

Russ, Kathy and family...lifting you in my prayers, with hugs, Kasia (Hazel's days)

September 30, 2010

Neal, Russ and Donna, We were so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Meta was a very caring lady. Family was her life and we are both proud and thankful to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time. Love George and Margaret Gladius

September 30, 2010

Munson Family: I was so sorry to read that your wonderful Mother had passed away. I have such fond memories of all the Munson family when you lived on Avena street. I still live on Avena . Doug Tunnell

Connie Jensen(Kandt)

September 30, 2010

To the Munson family. I was sorry to hear of Meta's passing. She was a very gracious lady. Prayers and good thoughts abound in my head. Take care of you.

joanne seibel

September 30, 2010

Dear Neal Munson, So very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. You were able to give her many extra quality years of life because of your love and caring. You are in our prayers. Love, Dennis and Joanne Seibel

Gary Bender

September 28, 2010

Sad to hear about Meta. So many memories as I grew up seeing her at St. Johns and the Hut with my Mother & Grandparents.

Gary Bender

September 27, 2010

Dear Neal, Russ & Donna,
Our thoughts and our prayers go out to you and your family. Meta was a wonderful and gracious lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
Jim & Sandy Dwyer

September 27, 2010

to the munson family, so sorry to hear about meta, bless her gracious heart, we will miss her dearly. ronnie kosaka and tiny

September 26, 2010

Dear Russ,Kathy and Donna,

I am so very saddened to read of Meta's passing. She was such a delightful and gracious lady. I always enjoyed our time together, either playing golf at Woodbridge, or working with her at St. Johns. She will be missed by all who knew her, and she will always have a special place in my heart. God bless all of you during this difficult time.

Fondly,
Priscilla Brownfield
San Carlos, California

Briana Campbell- Rocks

September 26, 2010

Even though I haven't seen Meta in many years, I will always love and miss her. She was the sweetest lady, and so kind to everyone. I'm so sorry to the family for her passing.

Mario Ferrero

September 25, 2010

September 25, 2010
To the Munson family:
Sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Our family has good memories of her over the years. She was a kind and sweet lady, always gracious as I remember her growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely
Mario and Sheila Ferrero and family.

Pamela Van Fleet

September 25, 2010

Meta was such a part of our growing up years and the memories are very vivid in our childhood days on Avena Ave and trips to San Francisco to visit her parents. She was always a kind and lovely lady. Pamela (Tuttle) Van Fleet

September 25, 2010

I am very sorry to see Meta passed away.
She was such a lovely and wonderful person. She and I always had some wonderful and enjoyable times together when we were together. I will miss her greatly.
Diane Landon

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