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Anna Munson Obituary

Munson, Anna M. Delton Anna passed away November 30, 2017. Anna was born April 13, 1941 in Detroit; the daughter of Oscar William and Lily (Peterson) Eklund and was a 1959 graduate of Portland High School. On May 14, 1960, Anna married the love of her life: Gary Munson, whom she met while in high school. Together they owned and operated the Munson-Beardsley Insurance Agency in Delton from 1971 - 1977, and later Anna was employed as an office manager and insurance agent in Hastings. A co-founder of the Barry County Tea Party and on the executive committee of the Barry County G.O.P., Anna was also secretary treasurer of the Delton Athletic Boosters. A resident of Crooked Lake for forty eight years, Anna enjoyed quilting, and Anna and Gary enjoyed traveling in their travel trailer and riding on their Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Anna is survived by her husband: Gary, sons: Kevin John (Ronda) Munson and Dennis Eugene Munson, a daughter: Sherri Lynn Munson, brothers and sisters: Leonard (Donna) Eklund, LaVerne Wellman, Martha Chartrand, and John (Kathy) Eklund, seven grandchildren: Ashley, Janelle, Jason, Eric, Whitney, Carly, and Nathan, five great grandchildren: Brayden, Ean, Colby, Parker, and Dylan, and several nieces and nephews. Anna was preceded in death by her parents. Anna's family will receive friends Wednesday, 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Her funeral service will be conducted Thursday, December 7, 2017, 11:00 AM, at Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 S M-43, Hastings. Memorial contributions to Kairos Dwelling, 2945 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Anna's family.

Published by Kalamazoo Gazette from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7, 2017.
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So sorry for your loss. We really loved Anna and hope your days are filled with the memories Anna brought to each and everyone of you. Gary you were so blessed to have Anna in your life all these years!! God Bless!


Sharon, Jennifer, Tom, Todd and Gloria

Sharon Munson and families

Acquaintance

December 9, 2017

Dear Gary and Dennis,
We are so sorry,May God fill you with His everlasting Peace.Your in our Prayers, Kevin and Shelly Petzold

Shelly Petzold

December 5, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I used to bowl with Anna for several years. She always had a smile on her face and was a lot of fun to be around. Janet Zajac

December 3, 2017

We are so sorry Kevin. We love you all and miss you all so much.
Melissa and Ray Collins and our family.

Melissa and Ray Collins

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December 2, 2017

Were terribly sorry for your loss. Well continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.

Dave and Kirsten Witt and family

Dave Kirsten Witt

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December 2, 2017

Our deepest condolences to all of Anna's family. I remember the Ecklund family fondly as part of my earliest childhood memories. Oscar and Lily were our neighbors on Grand River when I was young.
We are so sorry for your loss,
Bill and Patti Weller

Bill Weller

December 2, 2017

My deepest sympathies to your family for the loss of your mother
Rob Pluchinskys mom/Teresa Hummel

December 1, 2017

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