Everett H. “Bud” Munroe
July 29, 1929 – March 21, 2016
Bud was born in Great Falls, Montana to Everett and Florence (Nelson) Munroe and grew up in Dutton, Montana. He graduated from the College of Great Falls. For many years he was the owner of the Howard Connor Company in Great Falls and owned and operated several other insurance agencies in and around Montana.
Bud served in the United States Air Force from 1948-1952. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
Bud was active in several service organizations, serving as governor of the Optimist International, president of the Jaycee Toastmasters Club in Great Falls and a long time active member of the Capital City Optimist Club in Helena. He also was a member of the U.S. Judo Federation and a second degree black belt. He ran the Judo program in Great Falls for many years involving his three sons with him. Bud was a member of the American Tae-Kwon Do Karate Institute and holder of a black belt in karate.
Bud married Darlene Waterman in 1953. Four children, Rocky, Dawn, Dave and Dana were born to them. Darlene predeceased Bud in 1988. Bud and Helen Bownes were married in 1989 in Helena, Montana. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Roberta, his first wife, Darlene, his son, Dave and step-son, Tom Bownes and recent passing of his brother-in-law Bob Young.
Bud is survived by his wife, Helen; his children, Rocky (Judy Loring) Munroe, Dawn (Doug) Burpee, Dana (Brenda) Munroe; and Helen’s children, Mary Margaret Bownes, Ann Marie (Kevin) McDuffie; his sister, Irene Young, his brother, Richard and wife, Molly and his brother-in-law, Glen Wills. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Donald, Mike, Alisa, Jamison, David, Derrick, Travis, Brandon, Jake, Matthew, Montana, Erin, Tom, Bridget, Sean, Liam and Mary.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A Vigil service will be 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30th at Saint Mary Catholic Community. Funeral Mass will be 12:10 p.m. Thursday, March 31st at Saint Mary Catholic Community. A reception will follow in the social center of the church. Rite of Committal with military honors will be approximately 2:45 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in Bud’s name are suggested to: Saint Mary Catholic Community, 1700 Missoula Avenue Helena, MT 59601, Aspen Gardens Assisted Living, 9 Bumble Bee Court, Helena, Montana 59601 or Capital City Optimist Club P.O. Box 1238 Helena, Montana 59624.
Bud leaves all of us with a legacy of kindness and service.
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Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 30, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 30, 2016
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Mass
12:10 p.m.
Thursday March 31, 2016
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the Funeral Mass
Thursday March 31, 2016
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial with Military Honors
2:45 p.m.
Thursday March 31, 2016
Resurrection Cemetery
3700 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 30, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 30, 2016
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Mass
12:10 p.m.
Thursday March 31, 2016
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the Funeral Mass
Thursday March 31, 2016
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial with Military Honors
2:45 p.m.
Thursday March 31, 2016
Resurrection Cemetery
3700 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Floyd says
Dear Aunt Helen and Family,
Our deepest sympathy ,thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love and God Bless
Marty, Larry and our children and grandchildren
Art and Clara Gilreath says
Helen,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in
this time of sadness
God bless
Anni Druce says
Helen, Mary Margaret, Ann Marie & Buds childrren
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories of a special man give you strength to carry on. God Bless each of you during this sad time. With much love,
Tom & Anni Druce
Judith Loring says
Helen, you were so blessed to have been able to share your life with Bud. He will be sorely missed. May his journey be smooth.
Kathy Brothers says
Helen:
Bud was a good man. I really enjoyed him when I worked and Aspen Gardens. He fought when I gave him a haircut but after he really liked it. You are in my prays Helen and your family. Kathy Brothers
Rhonda Davis says
My thoughts and prayers for all the family, my your loved one rest in peace and you find comfort and peace knowing he is just beyond the moon!
Fay Ann Couture says
Sending prayers to you, Helen and Rocky, and all the Munroes. Bud was a man I always respected. Heaven has a fine angel. Fay Ann (Rocky Munroe) Couture
Mike Pahl says
Always have very fond memories of Mr. Monroe he was a good & kind man. My deepest condolences to all. Sincerely, Mike Pahl Missoula, Mt
Jan Munroe says
Sincerest condolences from the Miles City Munroe’s. I am sure Don was there to greet Bud!
Diane McDuffie says
My thoughts and prayers for all your family, may your loved one rest in peace.
Fred Verzani says
Helen, Rocky, Dana, Dawn and extended family members please accept or condolences for the ending of Bud’s life. He was a true Optimist in all respects. We most appreciate his kindness, honesty and willingness to be a friend. Fred and Pat Verzani
Judy Baker says
Helen – we are so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. We’ll remember him for his kind smile and gentleness. Our prayers are with you. With much love, Larry and Judy Baker
Art and Twyla Pembroke says
Helen, It was with great sadness that I read of Buds passing. Bud was a true gentleman and a role model for many people he came in contact with and I was blessed to have been one of those people. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Heidi Rudio Redfield says
My dear friends Helen, Ann Marie, and Mary Margaret, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Bud was a wonderful man. Thinking of you and all of your family during this difficult time.