MUNYON, William R.

MUNYON, WOODARD

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 6/27/2018 at 19:40:12

Obituary ~ William R. Munyon
May 21, 1860 ~ November 16, 1913

The Leon Reporter
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, November 27, 1913, Page 7

William R. Munyon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Munyon, was born in Athens county, Ohio, May 21, 1860. He departed from this life Nov. 16, 1913.

He moved with his parents when but a small boy to Illinois and from there to Decatur county, Iowa, where he has resided since. He united with the United Brethren church at the age of 20 years.

He was united in marriage to Clara D. Woodard, March 29, 1884. To this union was born three children, Ephriam, Ruth and Helen; Ruth having died in infancy.

His last words were expressive of peace in God and a willingness to depart and be at rest with Him. His cheerful, helpful life; his devotion to his wife and family and kindness to everybody will long linger as a fragrant memory in the ome which his presence brightened and which death has now darkened. Though he is gone to his record and has made and will remain with us as a lasting treasure. His life was gentle, but like the still waters it was deep. In his heart of hearts he carried those he loved and his hand was never weary, his step never failed in caring for and ministering to those who were in any way dependent upon him.

The funeral services were held at the house at 2:30 Tuesday, Nov. 18, Rev. P. H. Hawk officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. [Interment was made at Munyon Cemetery.]

Besides a devoted wife he leaves two children, three grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters. We can only remind these mourners that he is not dead, he is only asleep -- resting after a long and well spent life here; he cannot and would not if he could return to us; we can, if we will, go to him.

Behind the storm clouds always lurks the rainbow and when the storm is past it weeps upon the flowers of the land and the pearls of the sea. Darkness precedes the dawning and out of the blackness of night comes the sunshine and joy of the day. And so from the beauty of his life take an inspiration and go forth to live as he lived, so that when the summons comes you may say as did he, "All is well."

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, April of 2018