Wanda A. Munk

"Precious in the site of the LORD is the death of His saints." Psalms: 116.15 From this we know God shares in our sorrows as He rejoices and welcomes His children into glory. On December 5, 2024, Wanda Armetha Munk-mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend-began eternity with Jesus 9 days after celebrating her 98th birthday. Wanda was born in Lansing, Michigan to Forrest and Edyth Guest who preceded her in death as did her only sister, Norma Ross. Wanda graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1944 and continued her education at Lansing Business college. Shortly after, Wanda married Temple W. Tenny and they raised two daughters, Jody and Julie. Throughout her life, Wanda worked for the State of Michigan within the Department of Education and the Department of Public Health. She took great pride in her work and gave it her all until her retirement in the spring of 1994. In February of 1994, Wanda married Dr. Melvin Munk. For many years, she traveled and spent summers in Elk Rapids, the Gulf of Mexico, Hawaii, Colonial Williamsburg, Great Britain, Alaska, and Las Vegas. From the shores of Lake Michigan to the beaches of Maui, Wanda viewed life as a grand adventure and she intended to meet it with a fixed and steady determination. An avid Michigan State fan, Wanda enjoyed holding season tickets for decades to both football and basketball games. Rain, sleet snow nor freezing temperatures could keep her away. She often told her daughters if they ran into her wearing her rain gear, they didn't have to acknowledge her. Having spent 60 years in the Okemos community, Wanda spent the last couple years at Fairview Adult Foster Care in Grand Ledge, Michigan to be closer to her family. Her quick and sassy personality endeared her to so many of those caring for her and created a loving bond between them. She was very proud of her daughters and grandchildren keeping them in continuous prayers understanding the "fervent prayers of a righteous person avails much". Wanda's beautiful memories of times spent with family and friends serves as a close second to her strong faith in God and love of Jesus that sustained her all her life. Wanda began attending South Baptist Church as a young child and was a lifetime member. For several decades she led the music for the precious four years old Sunday School class. She cared greatly for missions and the missionaries and supported them financially and prayerfully. Wanda helped with various church banquets and events and through the years sang in ensembles and choir. While she struggled with her advancing age, Wanda often asked what God was trying to teach her. Today, we affirm that it was what God was teaching us through her life and the impact she had on all she came into contact with. Wanda's spunky personality with unrelenting love and concern for her family will be missed more than words can express. She often would not say goodbye but "see you in Heaven". Yes, you will! Wanda is survived by her two daughters: Jody Haddad of Las Vegas, NV, Julie (Eric) Kessler of Lansing, MI, two grandchildren Heather (James) Westrin of Grand Ledge, Geer III "Smitty" (Erin) Smith of Canon City, CO, Five Great Grandchildren Dylan Westrin and Alyson Westrin, Tyler Smith, Cody Smith and Trenton Smith. Husband of 30 years Dr. Melvin Munk, Stepdaughter Julie (Duane) Quillan of Alto, MI Step-granddaughter Jessa Quillan, special nieces Karen (Matt) Losch, Melanie (Jeff) Ferris, and Laurie (Dwight) Bostwich. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 1:00 PM at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow a Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to South Church, 5250 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, MI 48917 (https://ww2.payerexpress.com/ebp/ONLINEGIVING/Login/Index) or Our Daily Bread Ministries, PO Box 2222, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2222 (https://www.odbm.org/donation?motivation=INTM2). Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com

Wanda A. Munk

November 26, 1926 - December 5, 2024