Birth date: Dec 15, 1924 Death date: Jan 19, 2020
Joy Ringham Munn was born on a homestead near West Plains, Saskatchewan, on December 15, 1924. Her parents, Thomas and Frances (Kitty Shepherd) Ringham, met in Saskatchewan, where both had come from England to homestead. After att Read Obituary
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I still think about Aunt Joy often. She was a wonderful friend, not only to my family, but also to me. She always made me feel like I was special to her, and of course, she was very special to me. I came back to live in Ames after being gone 42 years (since I graduated from Ames High). It was such a blessing that I was able to spend some time with Joy in the last few years of her life. Her positive outlook, her thoughtfulness, and her kindness will forever be in my memory of hair
I will miss Joy so much. She was such a special woman, so kind, and smart, and caring. She was a wonderful friend to my mom, her next-door-neighbor in Greenhills.
Those eyes and that smile!! Joy was so special. She touched so many in Ames, and worked so hard and successfully to create good and JOY in this world. Thank you, Joy, for being my friend. Eve Wurtele
I am so blessed to have had Joy in my life. She brought light to all of those she touched.
Thank you for all your support and love.
Deb Sebek
Fond memories of living across the street from Joy on Woodland. Always fun to water her plants when she traveled. It takes a village and she brought lots of “Joy” to our neighborhood and village.\u2763\ufe0f
I have very fond memories of Joy especially serving her at The Mandarin restaurant in Ames.It seems like less than 6 months ago she chose for Green Hills group to come for lunch at The Mandarin. She always recognized me and we chatted sometimes about my mother or her church..One time she came to dine and I gave her a fan.She mentioned it the following visit.She did bring "Joy" to many and was such a sweet lady.I was just thinking of her this week.May you find peace and special memories of Joy!I'm happy to have known her and shared lots of stories with her .Elizabeth GraftonRobertson
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Joy's family and friends. I had the privilege of meeting Joy a few times and having coffee with her at Green Hills along with my mother Nana DeYoung. Joy had a special "light" in her and she always made me feel happy! She was a special lady I won't forget. Julie DeYoung Fitzgerald
Oh my gosh, the world lost a beautiful soul. Joy made everyone feel important and saw everyone's inner worth. Prayers of love and comfort to her family. She will surely be missed. Love, Tami
To the Munn family,
My heartfelt sympathies to you all on your mom, grandma's passing.
My Mom, Alice Tungesvik, the red head, used to clean your folk's home for decades! My sister, Marilyn, and I helped her on occasions over the years.
Your Mom had such a great personality; loved that big smile of hers and her laughter.
RIP JOY.
Betty Tungesvik Gordon, Ames
