ELDON T. MUNNS

Eldon T. Munns, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 6, 2011 at his home in Garland. He was born on December 5, 1919 to Frank and Mable Udy Munns of Garland. He attended Garland Elementary and graduated from Bear River High School.

He married his sweetheart, Alta Rhodes of East Garland on November 22, 1945 in Garland. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. He was an Elder in the Garland 1st Ward LDS Church.

Eldon was a WWII vet and served his country for four years. Farming was his life on the family farm in Garland. He enjoyed working on the farm, being outdoors, fishing and hunting. In the fall a number of army buddies would stay and hunt pheasants on the farm and tell stories. Eldon served as the Garland Cemetery Chairman for 35 years. He had a great sense of humor and would always tease his grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Alta; his children, daughter-in-law Paula and Jerry Alred, Tremonton, UT; daughter, Sue Pouler and Len Allen, Garland/SLC; son-in-law Rex Leatham (Elden); and sons, Clint and Brenda Munns; Jay and Debbie Eliason Munns, Garland; 24 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren; one brother and two sisters.

Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gene; son Terry; daughters Jody and Becky and son-in-law Thad Poulter.

Services will be held at Rudd Funeral Home with a public viewing on Friday evening, September 9 from 6-8 p.m. Graveside services will be held at the Garland Cemetery on Saturday, September 10th with full military honors.