Joan Christensen Munk obituary
Joan Christensen Munk passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 24, 2021, in Winnemucca, Nevada at the age of 57, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of David Munk and the beloved mother of Benjamin (Wife Rachael and son Carter), Shannon (Husband Jagger), Matthew, and Peter, who were her greatest joy.
Joan was born January 4, 1964 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Dale and Beth Christensen. She grew up and attended schools in Firth, Idaho. After graduating from Firth High School, she attended Ricks College, earning an AA in Music. She also attended and graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelors of Music Education degree, and earned the prestigious Presser Scholarship for the outstanding music student.
Joan’s family and faith came first as she was a wonderful mother and served and shared her talents with all. She served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Australia, Brisbane Mission. Joan spent her final weeks conveying her love and concern to her family and many others. All who knew Joan knew of her extensive efforts in giving service to others. She served as a leader in the LDS Church’s Young Women’s program for many years, including organizing camps, youth conferences, and other activities. She also served as Primary accompanist and chorister, ward organist, and choir director. At the time of her passing, she was serving as Relief Society President in her ward. Joan was instrumental in founding and directing numerous musical performance groups in the Winnemucca, Nevada area. She also touched many lives through teaching music, in both private lessons and the public school system.
Joan met Dave Munk while attending Ricks College, and they were married on August 3, 1990 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They have enjoyed 30 years of marriage and family life together. Her legacy is her exceptional and tireless service to her family, friends, church, and community. She will be greatly missed by all who have been blessed to know her. In addition to her husband, Dave, and their four children, Benjamin (Rachael), Shannon Leon (Jagger), Matthew, Peter, and a grandson, Carter, Joan is survived by her siblings: Clair Christensen (Kaylene), Karen Wilde (Scott), Jim Christensen (Margo), Darrell Christensen (Koreen), Boyd Christensen (Roxanne), and Ranae Jackson (Richard). She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Beth Christensen.
Funeral services were held in Joan’s honor on Friday, March 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building at 111 West McArthur Avenue, Winnemucca, Nevada.
