MC LEAN, Opal M. (Munson) - b. July 3, 1905 - d. September 12, 2008

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Opal M. McLean, 103, of Howard, Kansas, died Friday, September 12, 2008 at the Howard Twilight Manor.  Opal was born July 3, 1905 in Lincoln, Nebraska.  She was one of five children born to John G. and Nellie M. (Bice) Munson.

On June 23, 1923, Opal married Charles S. McLean in Lincoln, Nebraska.  They were married for 53 years until his death in 1976.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Howard.  She was a past member of Grange, Ladies Aid, and the Ladies American Legion Auxiliary of Howard, Kansas.

Opal was known for many years as an Avon Sales Representative.  She also sold Patron Mutual Insurance for many years.  In her spare time when not working on the farm or taking care of her family,  she loved to crochet.

Opal is survived by one son, Richard J. McLean of Howard, Kansas; two daughters, Louise M. Cookson of Howard, Kansas and Marie D. McGee of Independence, Kansas; seventeen grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her son, Charles J. McLean; her daughter, Lucille M. Parker; her brother, Virgil Munson; and three sisters, Marguerite Miller, Viola Mattox, and Mildred Lucky.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Grace Lawn Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Charles Cryderman officiating.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 TO 9:00 on Monday, September 15 at Zimmerman Funeral Home.  The family has suggested memorials be made to Howard Twilight Manor and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com .

Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, Kansas 67349

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)