Lois Mary Munson

1929 - 2015

Lois Mary Munson obituary, 1929-2015, Arco, ID

BORN

1929

DIED

2015

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Lois Munson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2015.

Lois Marie Amy Munson, 85, passed away peacefully at the foot of Bell Mountain on July 5, 2015.  
Lois was born on Oct, 26, 1929 in Arco, Idaho, to parents Jess L. Amy and Hazel Marie O'Maley. She lived the first 46 years of her life in the Little Lost River Valley. She attended the Clyde school for 8 years then she went to Wasatch Academy in Mt. Pleasant, Utah where she graduated and then attended Idaho State University in Pocatello. The next couple of summers Lois spent her time working for Faye Holland taking care of Faye's 4 children and cooking for haying crews. In 1950 her dad, Jess bought another place called the lower Holland Place and Lois went to work there.
On June 3, 1954 she married Arnold K. Munson in Rexburg, Idaho. After they were married they moved to the Pahsimeroi Valley where they had their first daughter Susan Marie. Three years later they moved to Clyde where their second child Julie Ann was born. Later, a third daughter was born, Carrie Lee. Lois and Arnold also adopted a boy, Roy Lynn. Arnold and Lois ranched in Clyde for 15 years, raising sheep, pigs, chickens, and milking cows. In 1975 the family moved to the mouth of Pass Creek on the Mackay side later, moving into Mackay. Arnold passed away in 1985. Lois continued to live in Mackay. She started a carpet cleaning business with Gloria Rogers. In 1987 Lois started working at the INL as a custodian and continued working there until she retired in 1995. After she retired, she was an avid traveler. She was very busy and enjoyed watching her kids, grandkids and great- grandkids in various activities they participated in.  
Throughout her life she has been involved in numerous clubs and organizations. In her spare time she rotated coffee houses to meet her friends, spreading wealth around the community.  
Lois is survived by her three daughters Susan Miller (George), Julie Johnson (Scott), Carrie Bignell (Jim), one son Roy Munson, two brothers Leo Amy (Cleo), Jake Amy (Afton), 14 grandchildren, 22 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. 
She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold K Munson, parents Jess and Hazel Amy, and one sister, Beth Ann Tate.
A family visitation is scheduled for Lois Tuesday, July 7, 2015, from 7 to 9 p.m.at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Arco. A funeral is scheduled Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Mackay Community Church with interment at Mt. McCaleb Cemetery. A luncheon will be held following the services at the American Legion Hall in Mackay. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lois's life. Our family would like to thank our family and friends for their sincere thoughts and prayers in our difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion Joe Nowacki Post 16 in Mackay, Idaho or the Mackay EMTs.

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January 25, 2016

Michael Tew

I express my sympathy to the family of Lois Munson. Her light will continue to radiate from the lives of her family.

July 11, 2015

We extent our condolences to the loved ones of Lois Munson. Our prayers are with you. The best to you all. Sincerely, Steve and Joyce Tibbitts

July 8, 2015

blanche lanier

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

July 8, 2015

Munson family so sorry for your loss, I remember how supportive your mom was all through high school rodeo, and after at all other rodeos. She was always so kind,sweet and supportive to everyone. My love and prayers are with all of you.
Karen (Pate) Keith
Blackfoot Idaho

July 7, 2015

Our sincere condolences to Lois' family. We will miss her smile and enthusiasm.
Sincerely, Dave and Diane Wilson

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Jul

7

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Anderson Family Funeral Home - Arco

2555 US-93, Arco, ID 83213

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8

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Mackay Community Church

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2555 US-93, Arco, ID 83213

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