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William Munselle Obituary
June 4, 2016
William Guy Munselle (67), known to everyone as Guy, greeted everyone he met by saying, "How the hell are you?", quietly passed away June 4, 2016, at his home in Palm Desert after a 3 ½ year bout with cancer.
Guy had a fantastic smile and enjoyed life, loved to laugh, always had a story to tell, and was on his way to becoming an accomplished pool player.
Guy was an avid golfer, and an excellent target shooter. He especially enjoyed golf with his buddies, "Broll's Boys" at Indian Ridge CC.
His friends were always referred to as "Dude" until he created his own name for them, otherwise known as a "Guyism."
He loved his Diet Coke and Fox News but hated it if anyone touched his coffee maker. His way was the only way to make the coffee.
Guy was born in Los Angeles, CA, raised in Orange County, graduated Rancho Los Alamitos High School in Garden Grove and earned his BS in accounting at Cal State Northridge in 1974. He then moved to Dallas, TX to work for Arthur Anderson & Co. but he missed California so moved back to LA where he worked in key financial positions for several companies including J.W. Robinson's Department Store, Spring Aire Manufacturing and Howard Shultz & Associates.
He met his wife Terri at Robinson's. After dating for 3 weeks they got engaged and, to the amusement of their friends, went on to be happily married for 33 years.
In 1998, Guy and Terri became real estate agents in the desert and developed a flourishing business making many great friends along the way. Guy was always appreciated for his quick wit and for being a loyal and honest friend. Because he was a devoted animal lover, their home always had an assortment of dogs underfoot and around the house.
Guy learned about his illness in 2012, but maintained a positive spirit even as he retreated from the real estate world in order to make his surgeries and treatments his full time job. He never once complained as he organized his tedious medical schedule to maximize time to travel and truly live the time he had left. Guy loved to travel, anywhere and everywhere. He especially loved London and Prague, and cruises to harder-to-find places like Greenland.
Guy was preceded in death by his parents George and Henriette Munselle. Survivors include his wife Terri Munselle of Palm Desert, son Guy Jr. of Corona, brother Ted Munselle (Gaye) of Richardson, TX and sister Denise Munselle Barnes (Ronnie) of Burleson, TX.
Special thanks go to Guy's caring team who helped him have extra time with us: Dr. Davood Vafai and nurse Lynne Malestic, Dr. Robert Johnson and nurse Dixie and Dr. Farhad Limonati. In addition, he received great care for more than 3 months from Visiting Angels: JR, Melvin, Salvador and Roberto.
A private memorial service will be held in August in Newport Beach, CA. Memorial tributes can be made to an organization in which Guy deeply believed and where he was an original volunteer: C.A.N. Low Cost Spay and Neuter in the Desert: www.dogangel.org
Guy Munselle was a very special person and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
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Peter Munselle
July 23, 2016
Dear Terri,
My deepest condolences on Guy's passing.
Love
Peter
June 19, 2016
How very sad to lose such a vibrant, bright gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with Guy and his circle of friends and family at this difficult time. Mel and Brenda Rudman
sharon levy
June 18, 2016
Your smile will always be remembered , your kindness and your love for animals.
I will always remember when you adopted my rescue Lil Doug and Sweet Pea
and oh how lucky these little critters were living in your home. Sweet Pea
had a larger wardrobe than I did. Your doggies were your children, you and Teri were always willing to network my rescues with your circle of friends, I thank you for that. You will be missed, you were loved and made your mark in this world.
God will take care of you now, and we will take care of Teri
Carolyn Radin
June 15, 2016
Dear Guy,
Hey Dude, you left too darn soon!!! I miss your incandescent smile and your funny jokes, even the stupid ones. Now that you are gone who is going to drive the Martinimobile? Did you think about that? I am really pissed that you aren't here to talk to Bill about basketball or to argue about politics. It didn't matter that you were on the other side of the political fence you still understood basic rights and wrongs.
Sometimes life really sucks and good friends leave. It was great to know you for 14 years. It should have been longer.
Miss you!
Carolyn
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Marilyn Hoffman
June 7, 2016
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO GUY.
We were happy to run in to Guy, Terri, Fred and Dorothy in Kauai last fall. It was fun lunch seeing old pals from Indian Ridge. We are grateful for a for short but memorable visit.
Our Condolences Terri and God Bless
Fritz and Mer
VeeAnne Petitte
June 13, 2016
Terri...I am so sorry to hear. You are correct, he was a one of a kind guy! Sending you my prayers and comfort for the coming days.
Celia Butch
June 11, 2016
Teri, we were saddened to read about Guy's
passing this morning. We have fond memories of
the two of you. Guy was a gentleman and set an example in kindness for all who knew him. Our
prayers are with you.
Don and Ce Butch
Caesar Julian
June 10, 2016
Friend of my wife, Marion- Great guy. My condolences are with Family and loved ones.
- Caesar O. Julian, M.D., C.M.D.
Dotti Laas
June 10, 2016
Terry and I are saddened to hear of Guy's passing. He will be remembered only by good thoughts and with a smile.
Dotti Laas
June 10, 2016
Teri,
We were so sorry to hear of Guy's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Louise and Hank Hampton
Eileen Bradley
June 10, 2016
Terri,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eileen Bradley
June 10, 2016
So very sorry for your loss - condolences to you and family
Diane (Michael) Schwartz
Dana lin Bernstein
June 9, 2016
Terri, so sorry for your loss. Whenever bumping into Guy, I always received a huge smile and concern for how I was doing. Al enjoyed spending time with him in the old Wednesday golf group too. Please know my thoughts are with you doing this difficult time.
Francis and Roland Moise
June 9, 2016
Ted, we are so sorry for the loss of your brother.
Arlene Mellion
June 9, 2016
Doug and I send our sincerest condolences to Terri and his entire family.
Harry and Nancy COVERT
June 8, 2016
Wanted the family to know how much we have enjoyed Guy in the 12 years we lived at Indian Ridge Country Club and in the past few years we remained IRCC members and the JOY of seeing him at the club knowing the struggles he was going through...... The peaceful feeling knowing he is free from his pain and in that place he dreamed to be.......To Terri our deepest sympathies and prayers for strength to find your new norm without him......Don't forget your friends are just a call away....... Deepest Sympathies, Harry and Nancy
Marilyn Lawhead
June 8, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to Terri and the family. I had only met Guy once when we sat with the two of you at a Gen Blue convention in Palm Desert a few years ago. I had known who you two were since we also owned a second home in the desert and I made it a point to know who the top Realtors were in the desert. I am so very sorry for your loss. He had a great reputation and I remember how kind he was to me at the Gen Blue event. God bless.
Mary Munselle
June 8, 2016
Sorry to hear of his passing. Sounds like he lived a great life.
Jan Harnik
June 8, 2016
I am so sorry to read of Guy's passing. While at Indian Ridge CC, I always knew, an encounter with Guy came with a guarantee of a smile and a kind word. Terri, I know your memories and friends will provide you support and bring healing.
Lisa Hartman
June 8, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of this sweet man. Prayers to Terri and Guy Jr. and the family.
Carrie and Kelly McLeod
June 8, 2016
We are soooo sorry to hear of your loss
Molly Mathis
June 7, 2016
Denise, I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Praying your heart will heal, as much as possible.
Leila Fox
June 7, 2016
Teri,
My deepest condolences on your loss
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