James Tyler Munson

James Tyler Munson James Tyler Munson died on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at his residence in Knights Landing. He was 87. Mr. Munson was born July 2, 1923 in Plainfield. He was a graduate of California Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo. During his time at Cal Poly, he was president of the Agriculture Club and the student council's agriculture representative. Mr. Munson was a Marine in the Pacific theater in World War II, then worked for more than 40 years at the Rice Growers Association of California. His responsibilities included field department manager, planning and engineering director, and public relations director. After retirement, he performed consulting work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Bangladesh and Russia. He was the founding president of the McKinney Shores Property Owners Association at Homewood along Lake Tahoe, a volunteer with annual fundraisers for the Catholic Church, and the Knights Landing and Robbins volunteer fire departments. Mr. Munson is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dalmira "Nina" Munson; daughters Christine Masters (Norman) and Janette Brooks; son Daniel Munson; sister Darleen Brewer; grandchildren James and Matthew Masters, Rebecca Rodriguez, Taylor Brooks, and Jennie and Thomas Munson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Tyler and Mary Jane Munson; brother Arthur Avilla; and sisters Georgia Epler and Florence Avilla. Services: A visitation is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, and a rosary will follow at 6 p.m., at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. An entombment is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 860 West St., Woodland. A private reception for family members only will follow entombment Kraft Bros. Funeral Dirs. is assisting the family with arrangements. Donations in Mr. Munson's name can be made to the Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617; the Robbins Community Hall, P.O. Box 68, Robbins, 95676; or Shriners Hospital For Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, 95817. Kraft Bros. Funeral Dirs. is assisting the family with arrangements. Send Condolences at www.appealdemocrat.com