It was a privilege to care for Al. He was a great man. He helped so many others, a true servant. He always asked me how I was doing and about my family. I will miss him! God bless Deb and family.
Alvin L. "Al" Monson
December 18, 1950 – December 6, 2019
A Memorial Service Celebrating the Life of Alvin L. “Al” Monson, age 68 of St. Cloud will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Westwood Community Church in St. Cloud. Al passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. Pastor Matt Reeves will officiate.
Visitation will be held after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at the church.
Al was born on December 18, 1950 in Sturgis, South Dakota to Garner and Ruth (Heath) Monson. He married Debra Stevenson on May 14, 1977 in Brooklyn Center. Al worked for many years in the maintenance field, retiring in 2010. Throughout his life Al was active in youth ministries and since moving to St. Cloud, active at his local church, and the St. Cloud Hospital (L-VAD Program).
Al enjoyed reading, working in his garden and traveling. He treasured all the time spent with family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Debra; children, Erika Monson of Waconia, Matthew (Cassie) of Burlington, NC, Jonathan (Emily) of Richfield; grandchildren, Bella, Elijah, Grace and one on the way; sisters, Janice Swift, Connie Hooper, LaVonne (Lyle) Beyerle, Marilyn Landreth, Sheila (Tony)Talbott; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
A Special Thank You to the Staff of the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Bethesda Hospital and St. Cloud Hospital for the wonderful care given to Al.
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to all 🙏🙏
Jerry and I send our love and prayers to the Monson family. So very sorry about your great loss. We know Al and Marilyn from TC days.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Your Family is in our thoughts and Prayers.
So sorry to hear this.
The Monson family has been such a pillar and foundation for living a Christ filled life. A heritage of faith and servanthood.
A lot of years and so many different paths have been travelled since those the times our families gathered together in the Black Hills for conventions and camps. Back then the Monson’s were just an extension of the Disbrow family – always there for our bunch in giving us a place to stay not to mention fun times and food. I know some you had to “give up” your rooms so we could be a part of your family for a few days. Alvin was one of those who gave so that we could be blessed. And, we were truly blessed.
I always thought Alvin was a “boy wonder” – an awesome brother to all those sisters. We used to tease him a lot but he took it and carefully and diligently watched over his girls. (I might of even had a little crush on him!)
My prayers are with you at this time that your memories will bring you comfort, your faith and confidence in all that God is will bring you hope and that the grace and goodness of the Father will give you strength today and for the days ahead.
God bless you.
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A Memorial Service Celebrating the Life of Alvin L. “Al” Monson, age 68 of St. Cloud will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Westwood Community Church in St. Cloud. Al passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. Pastor Matt Reeves will officiate.
Visitation will be held after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at the church.