Mildred J. Munger

Mildred "Millie" (Clements) Munger September 3, 1920 ~ April 1, 2015 Having the last laugh, Mildred "Millie" (Clements) Munger went to her heavenly home on April 1, 2015, at the home of her daughter. She was born smiling with a song in her heart, in Wenatchee, WA on September 3, 1920. Her parents, Charles and Ethel Clements, moved the family to Cashmere, WA in 1923. Millie grew up with her wonderful brothers, Cecil and Charles, whom she loved dearly. She attended schools in Cashmere, graduating with her classmates in 1938. Millie moved to Seattle in 1941, where she met and married Charles "Chuck" Munger in 1942. In 1943, their first child, Chuck, Jr., was born and shortly afterwards the family moved to California. After the War, they returned to Wenatchee and had me, daughter, Candy. Mom was proud of her work in the apple and pear industry, first working for the Horan Brothers and later, for McDougall and Sons, for a total of 45 years, retiring at age 70. Work didn't slow Mom down. She became involved with the activities of her children, taking time to be Cub Scout leader, bowling coach; always helping out, whatever the kids would be doing. She was always with Dad, helping in the youth activities at Eagles. Mom found time to attend the early years of Chelan County Fair Board meetings, where her father, Charles Clements, was President, and she would write up their minutes. Mom and Dad also became avid bowlers at Columbia Lanes. Mom bowled well, going off to bowling tournaments with friends and was later inducted to the Bowler's Hall of Fame. One day, Dad came home with two sets of golf clubs, thus, was the start of their many years of golfing. Many friendships were formed during these years of bowling and golfing, and going on rock-hunting trips. After Dad's death in 1985 and her retirement, she traveled by herself to Australia and New Zealand, visiting lands she had read about. In 1993, a car accident slowed Mom down, and she had to spend five months in hospitals recuperating from her injuries. Although she was told she would never walk again, her strong spirit proved the doctors wrong and she lived on her own for another 20 years. Again, nothing kept her down. She made many friends during therapy swim at the YMCA, and with her Bridge group at the Senior Center. Later, while recuperating from hip surgery at Colonial Vista, she was known for keeping a song in her heart, sharing her songs with others. As she got older, she amazed us at how she could remember the words to songs. Mom loved her children and their families. Through the years, she always sang to them, saying, "I love you a bushel and a peck, and a hug around the neck." Her joy was her family. Mom is now together in heaven with her parents, husband, son, brothers, a granddaughter-in-law, and three nephews. God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain. ~ Revelation 21:4. Remaining to honor her life and memories are daughter and son-in-law, Candy and Bob Hagen; daughter-in-law, Kathy Munger; grandchildren, Karin Suldan, Jeff (Tyna) Munger, Shana (Tony) Owens, Shane Hagen, Scott (Sarah) Munger, Cory Munger, Jason Seybold and Julie Seybold Anderson; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the wonderful help received from Hospice nurses, Barb, Trisha, Tammy, and Christy; Hospice volunteer, Peggy; along with the loving care she received from Emily and Maira. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Telford's Chapel of the Valley in East Wenatchee, with a reception following the services at 1802 Soden Street, East Wenatchee. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA.

Mildred J. Munger

September 3, 1920 - April 1, 2015