Monson, Mike 1946-2012

MONSON, PHILLIPS, HOLMGAARD, LEE, KNAPP, KLINE

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Mike Monson
1946-2012
Altoona

Mike Monson, 65, passed away at his home Monday, June 18, 2012. He was born November 23, 1946, in Ventura, Iowa.

Mike was a graduate of Simpson College where he played football. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a substitute teacher at S.E. Polk, Ankeny, and Bondurant Public Schools. Mike enjoyed golfing, crossword puzzles, reading, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mike is survived by his wife, Karen; sons, Chad (Jill) Monson, Tom (Stacy) Monson, Zach (Tiffany) Phillips, and Tanner (Amanda) Phillips; grandchildren, Jack, Will, Libby, Emmy, Mac, Makenna, Carter, and Kayden; brother, Alan (Donna) Monson; sisters, Bonnie Holmgaard, Rita Lee, Shirley (Jim) Knapp, and Gloria (Mike) Kline; sisters-in-law, Jan, Pat, and Marcia; and many nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Evelyn Monson; his first wife, Sandy; and his brothers, Gene (Joanne), Arlen, Dean, and Mark.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, June 22, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register 20 June 2012.