Gregory Lowell Munson passed away in Hermiston on Oct. 28, 2020 at the age of 67.
Greg was born on Sept. 25, 1953 in Brainerd, Minn. to Lowell William Munson and Neva Lauretta Welty Munson.
He grew up and graduated from Isle High School. Much of his childhood was spent on Mille Lacs Lake fishing, ice fishing, hunting and exploring. He was very proud of his family heritage surrounding Mille Lacs Lake and Resort.
After high school, Greg served in the U.S. Army. Following his honorable discharge, he traveled the states extensively. He owned his own trucking business before becoming a professional driver for Walmart for over 20 years.
Greg was a constant source of encouragement, active in his Hermiston community, an AA sponsor and licensed counselor. His involvement, support and sponsorship has made a difference in countless lives and futures.
Through the years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, riding ATVs and being in the outdoors. Greg’s entire family was very important to him. He traveled extensively to visit them and attend family gatherings, and kept in touch no matter the distance.
He is survived by his mother, Neva Bridgewater; sisters, Diane Hanson and Denise (Gary) Anderson; nieces and nephews, Monica, Anita, Sonja, Denell, Dennis, Larry, Cassidy, Aaron, August, Solomon, Raianna, Lela, Amelia, Isaac, Greta, Fiani and Augustus and Lily; and many extended family members and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Munson; grandparents, Howard and Lela Welty; great aunt and uncle, Walt and Gert Whitson; and uncle, Frances Welty.
A celebration of Greg’s life will be held at a later date.
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