Myron Lee Townsend, 71, of Arlee, Mont., passed away at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007.
Myron was born on April 27, 1936 in Filer, Idaho to LeRoy and Barbara Townsend. He graduated from high school in Franklin High in Seattle, Wash. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1955 and served the beginning of the Vietnam Conflict. Following his term in the service, Myron went to work and retired from the State of Washington Department of Transportation.
Myron loved life and enjoyed being with his family and friends. He loved to go ice fishing, hunting, trying to farm and was just a busy person. He and his wife Donna were building their own home, also.
His parents; his first wife, Aileen Amos; two brothers; and one sister preceded Myron in death.
His wife, Donna; daughter, Debbie Lee Rumbaugh, of Marysville, Wash.; son, Daniel Wayne Townsend, Sr, survives him and his wife, Tami of Vancouver, Wash.; step-daughters, Charlett Lee, of Ely, Nev., Ellen Berna, of Longview, Wash., Katherine (Dwane) Bergeron, of Glendive, Mont.; his brothers, Dr. Gordon (May) Townsend, of Carnation, Wash., Dr. Raymond (Susan) Townsend, of Tulsa, Okla., Sam (Wanda) Wright, of Salt Lake City, Utah; five grandchildren, Meg Rumbaugh, Danny, Michelle, Sarah, and Matthew Townsend; 11 step-grand-children; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering was held at 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, SR 530, Arlington Heights, Arlington, Wash.
Memorials may be made in the name of Myron Townsend to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation at Rocky Mountain Chapter, 2280 S. Albon St., Denver, CO 80222.
Arrangements and cremation under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.