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Munson leaves legacy to city.
The
death of William Benjamin Munson III is a way signals the end of an era
in Denison. Munson had headed the Denison Cotton Mill and
the old Citizens National Bank that both were founded by his
grandfather and later headed by his father an then an aunt, Elois
Munson.
The cotton mill is no more and the bank is part of a holding company today.
While the early day members of the Munson family donated land for
public use, Munson headed the family foundation that was a major
contributor to many educational and health projects in Denison.
The Texoma Medical Center owes much of its success to the largess of the Munson family today.
Munson, who was simply "Ben" to his family and a large circle of
friends, played down any family project. He maintained a low key
profile in everything he did and his accomplishments were of a far
wider scope than many realized.
Munson was a kind, caring, gentle man, who seldom raised his voice. The
positions Munson held in many industrial and educational fields was a
tribute to his character. Munson could speak with firmness and
authority when the occasion warranted, but always with complete
knowledge of his subject.
Probably the greatest legacy that Munson left Denison is his family.
They will continue to carry on the traditions of the Munson family,
albeit in different fields than the Munsons who made the trek from
Kentucky to Texas and stopped in Denison after crossing the Red Rive.
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William Benjamin Munson III
1915 - 1989
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Rites set for Ben Munson III
Denison - William Benjamin Munson III, 74, a member of the pioneer
Denison family, died in Monroe, La., hospital Friday after
a month-long illness.
Rosary will be said at 8 pm. Monday in the family home, 1130 West Bond,
with the Rev. Emil Slovecek, pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in
Denison, in charge. The body will be at the family home until the
funeral.
A requiem mass will be read at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Slovecek, assisted by the Rev. Carl Vogel,
a former St. Patrick's pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery with arrangements by Bratcher Funeral Home.
The five sons of Munson and his sons-in-law, William B. Black III, W.
E. Wilcox and Richard Hughes; and his brother, David M. Munson will be
pallbearers.
Munson was a third generation member of a pioneer Denison family
instrumental in the growth of Denison both industrially and culturally.
Munson's life was spent in working with and for Denison. He spent
40 years as head of the Denison Cotton Mill that was liquidated in 1977.
Munson served as chairman of the board of the Citizens National Bank
that was founded by his grandfather. He served as an officer and
director of Munson Realty Co., an officer of the Nueces Land
& Livestock Co., director of Capital Southwest Corp., and the W. B. Munson Foundation.
During World War II, Munson served as a member of the Cotton Duck
Industry Advisory committee of the National War Protection Board and
was a panel member of the regional War Labor Board.
He served as president of the Texas Cotton Manufacturers Association and a director of the Texas Manufacturers Association,
Munson was a former president of the Denison Chamber of Commerce, the
Denison school board, the Denison Rotary Club where he was a Paul
Harris fellow, served on the Denison Charter Commission and the Denison
City Council.
The Munson Foundation has been one of the major benefactors
of Texoma Medical Center, where Munson served as a board member. He served on the Denison Library Board and the board
of the Texoma Concert Association.
In 1981, Gov. Bill Clements names Munson to the Board of Regents
of East Texas State University in Commerce. Munson also served on the
Board of Regents of Austin College in Sherman. Munson had long been one
of the major supporters of the Sherman-based Austin College.
Munson finished high school in Denison, the attended Davidson College
in North Carolina, the University of Texas in Austin and the
school of Textile Engineering at Georgia Tech.
Munson was instrumental in securing more recognition for Thomas Volney
Munson, his great-uncle, who is credited with saving the European
vineyards from phylloxera. He worked closely with Grayson County
College toward the completion of
the T. V. Munson Memorial Vineyard, the ecology center and museum. The
oenology center and museum were dedicated with a celebration last
summer marking the 100th anniversary of T. V. Munson's receiving the
Legion of Honor from France.
Munson was born in Denison on Aug. 3, 1915. He married Martha de Golian in Atlanta, Ga., on Feb. 25, 1941.
Munson was active in Boy Scouts as a youth, earning Eagle rank, and
with five sons and two daughters, he continued to be active in Scouting
as an adult, serving as a national council representative for the
Texoma Valley Council of Boy Scouts and being awarded the Silver Beaver.
Munson had been active in church affairs in Denison, serving in recent
years in numerous capacities at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Martha Black of
Houston and Mrs. Regina Hughes of Boston; five sons, William Benjamin
Munson IV, who is mayor of Denison; and John de Golian Munson of
Denison, Peter K. Munson of Sherman; Richard C. Munson of Temple; one
brother, David M. Munson of Dallas;
one sister, Mrs. Betsy Donaldson of El Paso; and 16 grandchildren.
The family will be at the family home, 1130 West Bond, Monday afternoon and evening.
The family suggests memorials be made to Texoma Medical Center.
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Martha DeGolian Munson
1916 - 1993
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Denison - Martha de Golian Munson, 77, widow of the late William
Benjamin Munson III of Denison, died at her home in Denison following a
short illness with cancer on Sept. 14, 1993.
Requiem Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
The Rev. Emil Slovacek will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Carl Vogel.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Bratcher
Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the family home, 1130 W/ Bond Thursday, followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m.
Mary Munson was born March 3, 1916, in Atlanta, Ga., a daughter of
Felix and Regina de Golian. She attended Georgetown Visitation Junior
College. Washington D.C. and High Museum of Art in Atlanta. She met her
husband, Ben Munson III when he was a student at George Tech during the
late 30s. They married Feb. 25, 1941, in Atlanta and moved to Denison.
He died May 9, 1989.
Mrs Munson participated in the Dallas Women's Club, Dallas Garden Club,
Dallas Museum of Art, Thalia, the Opera Guild and the D.A.R. She was a
member of the Denison Service League, Denison Performing Arts, Inc.,
Sherman Musical Arts, Monodrama, Austin College and St. Patrick's
Catholic Church, both in the Altar Society and as soloist.
Survivors include daughters, Mary Martha Black of Houston, Regina
Hughes of College Station; five sons, Denison mayor William Benjamin
Munson IV, John de Golian Munson of Denison, Peter K. Munson of
Denison, Richard C. Munson of Dallas and Felex T. Munson of Round Rock;
two brothers, Felix de Golian, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga, her twin brother,
Richard L. de Golian of Winter Haven, Fla; a sister, Angelique de
Golian Kidd of Alexandria, Va; and 16 grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Ben Munson IV, John Munson, Peter Munson, Richard
Munson, Felix Munson, Felix de Golian, Jr. and Richard de Golian.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Martha and Ben Munson
Memorial Garden, in care of Texoma Medical Center, 1000 Memorial Drive,
Denison, Texas 75020.
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Eloise Munson
1984 - 2012
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The Herald Democrat
July 26, 2012
Eloise
was taken from us on July 16, 2012. She was not ready to say goodbye
nor were we. Our angel was sent to us on November 5, 1984. Being
baptized in the Catholic Church, she was named after her great-great
aunt Eloise and her great grandmother Esther Elizabeth.
Eloise
attended the Montessori School, Sherman, St. Luke's Episcopal School,
Denison, St. Mary's Catholic School, Sherman, University of Houston,
Houston Northeastern University, Boston, Mass. and Miami University,
Miami, Fla.
She
studied international business and the arts. Her love of the arts
included: modeling, gourmet cooking, writing, painting and poetry.
While attending the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas, she was certified
as a personal trainer. Eloise's goal in life was to help others by
advocating good health and nutrition. Her caring for animals was
evident with her beloved horse, Renegade and her Russian Blue, DeGolian.
Eloise
is survived by her parents, John deGolian Munson, and Sharon Steedman
Munson; sister, Kassandra Kubala Hancock and husband Bannon; brothers,
John deGolian Munson II and Benjamin Badgett Munson; niece, Annelise
Elizabeth Hancock; grandparents, Badgett and Dorothy Steedman; aunts,
Sara Coulter and husband Ray, Mary Martha Munson Black, Regina Munson
Detora and husband Leighton; uncles, W. B. Munson, IV, and wife Susie,
Peter Munson and wife Kathy, Richard Munson and wife Mia, Felix Munson
and wife Lori; and numerous cousins. She is preceded in death by
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Munson, III.
A private funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers
will be John deGolian Munson II, Benjamin Badgett Munson, Bannon
Hancock, Ray Coulter, Stephen Littrell and Kurt Wells.
In
lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be given in her
name to Grayson County Shelter, 331 W. Morton, Denison, TX 75020.
Eloise's mother was a founder of the shelter and Eloise grew up
donating her belongings and time working there along side her mother.
Special Thanks to all of those who have supported the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home, located at 604 West Main in Denison.
Fairview CemeterySusan Hawkins
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