Mark Caleb Munson

On Jan. 21, 2016, Mark Caleb Munson came to the end of his valiant five-year battle with cancer. All who knew and loved him will forever miss his hearty laugh, playful spirit, ¨can-do¨ attitude and generous, kind heart.

Born on Oct. 22, 1954, to Dr. J.P. and Ellen Munson, Mark made Sandpoint, Idaho, his lifelong home. He attended grade school, junior high and high school in his hometown, remaining a fan of all Sandpoint High School sports, especially football.
Mark is preceded in death by his father, Dr. Jasper Paul Munson, M.D. (1995), his mother, Ellen Shear Munson (1996), brother, Steven Phillip Munson (1956) and granddaughter, Ashley Renee Ann Thomas (1999).
He is survived by his wife, Shelley; his children, Taunee S. Munson Holzhauser (Roy) of Naples, Idaho, Steven C. Munson of Naples, and Alyssa J. Munson-Clay of Phoenix, Ariz.; and his grandchildren, Samantha and Nathan Thomas, and Emily Pruitt; Caleb, Haylie, Devin and Isabel Munson; and
Myla Clay and Andrew McKinney. He also is survived by his siblings, brother J. Paul Munson (Margo) of Roches-ter, Wash., brother Joseph S. Munson (Lynn) of Boise, Idaho, sister Ellen L. Darling (David) of Sandpoint, sister Johanna M. Munson (Scott Sterling) of Boise, brother J. Thayne Munson (Cindy) of Star, Idaho, brother Darwin D. Munson of Sandpoint, and sister, Jacoba M. Line (Larry) of Spokane, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Mark’s life will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the Sandpoint Elks Lodge. If there is a wish to do so, financial donations may be made in Mark’s name to any of the cancer research foundations of choice or the North Idaho Hospice House, 2290 W. Prairie Avenue, Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho 83815.
Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Mark’s online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book.