Alice Munn

Alice Leona (Harvey) Munn was born December 29, 1925, in Plummer, Idaho, to Ivan and Anna (Rasmussen) Harvey and passed from her earthly body on July 22, 2018, at Good Samaritan in Spokane Valley.

Due to her Dad’s job with the railroad, Alice attended schools in Hayden Lake, Coeur d’Alene, Snohomish (Washington) and Ritzville (Washington). She graduated from Ritzville High School in 1943. After graduation she moved to Spokane until she became engaged to William Munn of Coeur d’Alene. She and Bill first met in Coeur d’Alene while in the 4th grade. They were married March 19, 1944, in Chula Vista, California, while he was in U.S. Navy and just prior to Bill being shipped overseas during WWII. Alice returned to Spokane until Bill’s discharge at which time they moved back to Coeur d’Alene where they remained until last year when they moved to Good Samaritan in Spokane Valley.

Alice and Bill had three children; Mary Anne (1948), Linda Lee (1950) and Robert William (1954). While the children were in school, Alice was active in Camp Fire, PTA and band parents. She was a homemaker until her children were older then worked at Wilson’s Pharmacy for several years. She enjoyed family gatherings, traveling in their RV, oil painting, reading and gardening. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include her husband Bill, daughters Mary (Steve) Dorchak of Desert Hot Springs, CA, Linda (Rendell) Walters of Spokane Valley, daughter-in-law Valerie Munn of Aberdeen, WA, brother Rich (Sheri) Harvey of Yuma, AZ, sister-in-law Vivien Harvey of Walla Walla, WA, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, son Bob, sister Helen (Orval) Green, and brother Robert Harvey.

A memorial service for Alice will be held Sat. Aug. 18 11:00 am, at First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside Ave. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of North Idaho or the charity of your choice.