OBITUARY
Edgar Monroe Ritter
February 7, 1944 – January 27, 2021
Edgar “Monty” Monroe Ritter, 76, of Liberty, MO passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Liberty Hospital. Monty was born February 7, 1944 to Edgar “Alva” and Edith Ritter in Boone, Iowa. He went to school and grew up in Ava MO, until he moved the Kansas City area where he lived most of his adult life. Shortly after moving to Kansas City, he got a job painting cars for Ford Motor Co., and in 1996 he retired. In 1968 he met Leola Ward (Shelley) in Riverside, MO and they were married on August 25, 1970. Between them they had five children who were a huge part of their lives. In his free time Monty enjoyed gardening and growing prized produce that he generously shared with family and friends. He loved spending time at the lake with his family and friends, farming, and supporting his KC Chiefs! Monty was also very involved with his Liberty AA Group and was a mentor to many. He will always be remembered for being generous and giving, as well as willing to do anything for anyone.
Monty was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, a son Richard Ward, granddaughter Allison Yukon, and two sisters Stella and Marie.
He is survived by his son Greg Ritter (Andrea Keeth) of Kansas City, MO, daughters Sheila Yukon of Kansas City, MO and Shelley Barlow of Lebanon, OR. Also surviving are three brothers; JC, Hugh, and Gene, sister Linda, eight grandchildren; Tina Payne (Mike), Lloyd Bjorklund, Holley Fletcher, Isaac Yukon, Zack Ritter, Ashley Ritter, Joe Keeth, and Griffin Keeth, and eight great grandchildren; Corbin, Tadem, Shaylah, Ashlynne, Aven, Kylee, Elijah, Maverick, many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Church Archer Pasley Funeral Home in Liberty, MO, Friday, February 5, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. In Lieu of Flowers the family requests that donations be sent to the Liberty AA Group at kc-aa.org/donation.
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Friday, February 5, 2021
Memories
Edgar Monroe Ritter
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ADD A MEMORYKate Webber
February 5, 2021
Monty was kind, accepting, humble and generous. He was an inspiration and a fine example for us in the group. Monty was real; there was nothing phony or self-serving. We will dearly miss him.
Maverick Fletcher
February 4, 2021
Great Grandpa is the best.
Going to your farm last summer is a memory that I'll cherish always.
I had so much fun picking vegetables from your garden and feeding the cows too.
When it was time for me to leave I didn't want to go.
It was such a special time between me and you.
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God looked around His garden,
And He found an empty space
When He looked down upon this earth,
God saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you,
And said, Come with Me and rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
For He always takes the best.
While our hearts are broken
We know goodbye isn't the end.
It just means I'll miss you
Until we meet again.
Kylee and Elijah Fletcher
February 4, 2021
All my life I'll keep with me, the memories we made that have brought so much joy, the ones I remember so fondly. Riding four wheelers and tractors all around your farm, feeding cows, ice cream parties, Christmas time, and many more. You will be missed so very much, we love you great farmer Grandpa
Holley Fletcher
February 4, 2021
I will remember Grandpa for his dedication to others, generosity, patience and how he always had ears that truly listen, arms that would always hold, a love that’s never-ending, and a heart that’s made of gold.
Mike Strong
February 2, 2021
Greg and family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I didn’t know your dad but I know you can hold onto your memories of him. Will be thinking about you all during this difficult time.
Trish Ransom
February 2, 2021
His hugs were always the best, his advice was on spot and my daughter loved him too. He will definitely be missed.
Nancy Schaefer
January 30, 2021
I have so many memories of how kind he was to me and the fun we had. I am at a loss for words to express my gratitude for all the things he carried me through. If I had a problem I knew who I could talk to. I am sadly going to miss him. A true wonderful man and friend!!
Jeanetta Yost
January 28, 2021
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Monty as a Young Man
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Monty and Sheila
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Paul, Margie, and Florence
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Monty and Leola at Paul and Margie's wedding
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Christmas with Monty, Shiela, Leola, Shelley, Tina, and baby Holley, with poodle Tuffy
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Monty and his great grandson Corbin at Bartle Boy Scout Camp
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Monty and Greg
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Monty and Leola
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Monty holding Holley with Shelley
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Monty with Tuffy and Buffy
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Monty next to table he made
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Monty with grandkids Tina and baby Lloyd
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Monty and Sheila
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Monty and his great grandson Corbin at Bartle Boy Scout Camp
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Monty and grandson Isaac
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Monty and granddaughter Tina
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Monty and grandson Lloyd
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Monty
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Monty and grandson Isaac
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Monty with Tuffy, Buffy, and Brandy (Leola's mothers dog,the meanest dog ever, always bit Tina)
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Monty dancing with Sheila during her wedding reception at Monty and Leola's house
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Monty, Leola, and Greg
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Monty and friends at one of his summer house parties
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Monty and grandkids Tina and Lloyd
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Paul and Monty
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Monty and Shelley at her college graduation
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Deer Hunting
Monty, his dad Alva, and his son Greg
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Monty and granddaughter Tina
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Supervising his grandson Corbin's Eagle Project
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Monty with his Mother and Father
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Monty and Lee
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Monty and Lee
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Tina and Mike's Wedding
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Monty and his grandson, Corbin
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Greg and Ashley
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On the Farm
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Monty's Garden
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Monty and his grandson, Corbin
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Monty and Corbin Fishing
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Monty and Corbin on the farm
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Monty showing Corbin how to use Power Tools!
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Monty, Greg, and Ashley
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Fishing with Grandson Corbin
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Monty and Corbin fishing
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Monty's Garden
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Monty and grandkids Issac and Allison
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Monty and Sheila on the four wheeler
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Monty and granddaughter Allison
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Monty with grandson Corbin
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Monty with grandkids Allison and Isaac
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Monty walking granddaughter Tina down the aisle
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Monty and Linda
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Monty and Tadem
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Monty's Prized Onions and Tomatoes
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On the Farm
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Monty's Garden
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Monty's Prized Radish?
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Monty and Corbin
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Monty's Prized Tomatoes
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Monty and Bob Lincoln with his first and last set of twin calves
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Monty's Prized Cucumber
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Monty and Jimmy
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Monty with great-granddaughter Tadem
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Monty with granddaughter Tina and great grandkids Corbin and Tadem
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Monty with great-grandkids Corbin, Kylee, and Elijah
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Monty with great-grandkids Corbin, Kylee, and Elijah
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Monty with granddaughter Holley and great-grandson Maverick
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Monty with great-grandkids Kylee and Elijah
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Monty with granddaughter Holley
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Monty in the Hospital
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Monty at the Lake
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Monty at great granddaughter Tadem's birthday party
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Monty with great grandkids Holley and Allison at the lake
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Monty and grandson Isaac
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Monty with granddaughter Holley
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Monty with Sheila and Joel at the lake
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Monty with great-grandkids Kylee and Elijah
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Monty and Lee at the Lake
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Monty and Lee holding their great granddaughter Tadem for the first time
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Monty with great-grandkids Kylee and Elijah
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Monty with granddaughter Ashley
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Monty with Greg and Marnie
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Leola's 80th Birthday Party
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Monty and Lee with the Lincoln
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Monty in the Lincoln
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Monty and Greg
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Leola's 80th Birthday Party
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Monty with in-laws
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Monty and Isaac
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Monty and Greg
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Monty, Greg, and Andrea at the Royals
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Monty and Loretta
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Monty and great grandson Maverick
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Monty and granddaughter Holley
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Monty with great grandson Maverick and Steve
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Monty and great grandson Maverick
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Monty and Granddaughter Ashley
Proud Grandpa!
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At Ashley’s Graduation
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Playing cornhole with Corbin and Greg. Any chance we could get together.
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His prize winning tomato’s.
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Ava family reunion
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Greg and pops being silly
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Monty as a Young Man
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Monty and Sheila
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Paul, Margie, and Florence
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Monty and Leola at Paul and Margie's wedding
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Christmas with Monty, Shiela, Leola, Shelley, Tina, and baby Holley, with poodle Tuffy
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Monty and his great grandson Corbin at Bartle Boy Scout Camp
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Monty and Greg
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Monty and Leola
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Monty holding Holley with Shelley
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Monty with Tuffy and Buffy
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Monty next to table he made
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Monty with grandkids Tina and baby Lloyd
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Monty and Sheila
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Monty and his great grandson Corbin at Bartle Boy Scout Camp
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Monty and grandson Isaac
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Monty and granddaughter Tina
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Monty and grandson Lloyd
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Monty
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Monty and grandson Isaac
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Monty with Tuffy, Buffy, and Brandy (Leola's mothers dog,the meanest dog ever, always bit Tina)
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Monty dancing with Sheila during her wedding reception at Monty and Leola's house
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Monty, Leola, and Greg
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Monty and friends at one of his summer house parties
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Monty and grandkids Tina and Lloyd
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Paul and Monty
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Monty and Shelley at her college graduation
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Deer Hunting
Monty, his dad Alva, and his son Greg
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Monty and granddaughter Tina
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Supervising his grandson Corbin's Eagle Project
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Monty with his Mother and Father
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Monty and Lee
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Monty and Lee
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Tina and Mike's Wedding
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Monty and his grandson, Corbin
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Greg and Ashley
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On the Farm
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Monty's Garden
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On the Farm
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Monty and his grandson, Corbin
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Monty and Corbin Fishing
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Monty and Corbin on the farm
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Monty showing Corbin how to use Power Tools!
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Monty, Greg, and Ashley
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Fishing with Grandson Corbin
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Monty and Corbin fishing
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Monty's Garden
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Monty and grandkids Issac and Allison
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Monty and Sheila on the four wheeler
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Monty and granddaughter Allison
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Monty with grandson Corbin
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Monty with grandkids Allison and Isaac
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Monty walking granddaughter Tina down the aisle
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Monty and Linda
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Monty and Tadem
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Monty's Prized Onions and Tomatoes
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On the Farm
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Monty's Garden
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Monty's Prized Radish?
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Monty and Corbin
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Monty's Prized Tomatoes
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Monty and Bob Lincoln with his first and last set of twin calves
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Monty's Prized Cucumber
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Monty and Jimmy
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Monty with great-granddaughter Tadem
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Monty with granddaughter Tina and great grandkids Corbin and Tadem
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Monty with great-grandkids Corbin, Kylee, and Elijah
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Monty with great-grandkids Corbin, Kylee, and Elijah
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Monty with granddaughter Holley and great-grandson Maverick
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Monty with great-grandkids Kylee and Elijah
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Monty with granddaughter Holley
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Monty in the Hospital
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Monty at the Lake
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Monty at great granddaughter Tadem's birthday party
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Monty with great grandkids Holley and Allison at the lake
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Monty and grandson Isaac
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Monty with granddaughter Holley
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Monty with Sheila and Joel at the lake
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Monty with great-grandkids Kylee and Elijah
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Monty and Lee at the Lake
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Monty and Lee holding their great granddaughter Tadem for the first time
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Monty with great-grandkids Kylee and Elijah
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Monty with granddaughter Ashley
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Monty with Greg and Marnie
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Leola's 80th Birthday Party
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Monty and Lee with the Lincoln
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Monty in the Lincoln
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Monty and Greg
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Leola's 80th Birthday Party
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Monty with in-laws
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Monty and Isaac
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Monty and Greg
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Monty, Greg, and Andrea at the Royals
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Monty and Loretta
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Monty and great grandson Maverick
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Monty and granddaughter Holley
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Monty with great grandson Maverick and Steve
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Monty and great grandson Maverick
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Monty and Granddaughter Ashley
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At Ashley’s Graduation
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Playing cornhole with Corbin and Greg. Any chance we could get together.
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His prize winning tomato’s.
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Ava family reunion
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Greg and pops being silly