Munton, Stanley Warren was called home to his Lord and Savior July 16, 2010 at Lethbridge at the age of 83 years.
Stan was born May 16, 1927 at the home of midwife Hilda Marshman at Champion to Enan and Mary Anne Munton. Stan attended Sanderson and Gerrard schools east of Champion. During his younger years Stan worked for the land and irrigation company, riding 22 miles per day to check for any leaks or cracks in the canal. Later he worked for various farmers in the area. At Granlin’s, he met the love of his life, Hilda Hilz, who was cooking at Elwood’s for the threshing crew. They married on October 18, 1946 and settled on his father’s farm. Stan loved the land and his Angus cattle. In 1974 they moved into Vulcan. Stan served on Town council for 13 ½ years where his good judgement and sharp wit was greatly appreciated. He was the first recipient of Alberta’s municipal recognition award.
Church was an important part of Stan’s life and he held numerous positions at the Champion Evangelical Free Church and the Vulcan Evangelical Missionary Church. He and Hilda were founding members of the Christian Cowboy fellowship. Stan was a unique individual with a great deal of compassion for his fellow man. He could readily distinguish people in need and was just as quick to offer them whatever assistance or advice they needed. Stan loved and enjoyed all his family, especially the big family get togethers.
The entire family would like to express a special thank you to all the friends, neighbors and family, medical staff, doctors and nurses who down through the many years came along side and helped so graciously.
Stan is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Hilda, two sons Doug (Valerie), Ken (Eunice), daughter Linda (Murray) Hartung, ten grandchildren Melissa (Jon) Gartly, Moira (Terrance) Visser, Michael Munton, Jared (Jennifer) Munton, Allison (Damian) Bolton, Barret Munton, Bryant Munton, Joel (Jodie) Hartung, Jessica (Paul) Joss, Jodilee Hartung, ten great grandchildren Nolan, Norah and Nate Gartly, Jada and Marcus Visser, Melanie and Abigail Munton, Cailey Bolton, Mason and Lewis Hartung, nephew Tom (Jean) Munton.
Stan was predeceased by his parents Enan and Mary Ann and a brother Tom.
Stan is no longer in pain but now is safe in the arms of Jesus who has made him whole. We as a family will truly miss him.
Celebration of Life Funeral Service Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 2 pm at Vulcan Cultural Recreational Centre with Pastor Peter Campbell officiating.
Private interment Vulcan Cemetery with Hilda, her children and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Stan’s name can be made to Southern Alberta Bible Camp, Box 99, Lomond, T0L 1G0.
Funeral arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home, telephone 403-485-2633. E-condolences to www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, Stan Munton. I have known him for years and was lucky to meet up with Stan over the years that he was a Town of Vulcan Councillor. I know first hand how passionate he was about the Town of Vulcan and area. He was a wonderful father and will be missed. Please accept our sympathy for your family and we know that there will be a huge void left from his passing.
Sincerely,
Gerry and Glenda (Fath) Cutforth