Thursday, July 15, 2021
Kathleen Helen Kathy Munro (Johnson), age 72, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her home and favorite river retreat in Grand View. A Celebration of Life will be held at Rim Rock High School in Grand View on Friday, July 23, 2021 and 12 P.M. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.
Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and raised in Grafton, North Dakota, Kathy relocated to Idaho in 1968, where she met and fell in love with her partner for life, Larry. Following their marriage in 1968, they moved to Grand View, establishing roots and creating their family, their farm, and their life together. After a successful joint effort with Larrys parents to build a farming and ranching operation, Larry and Kathy purchased their acreage together, allowing Larry the freedom to grow his business and Kathy the opportunity to join and support the Grand View community. After several years working for the Soil Conservation Service and Bell Telephone Company, she was hired as a receptionist when the Glenns Ferry-based Valley Health Care opened their first clinic in Grand View in 1984. Kathy was a natural in that role, where she developed a deep-seated love of helping the areas residents get the best possible healthcare. For 33 years, Kathy made the first impression with a smile and left the last impression for the thousands of patients that received care at The Clinic. She took immense pride in supporting the community through her job and lending a helping and caring hand wherever she could.