THOMAS MENNING Obituary

THOMAS J. MENNING

Mar. 9, 1927 - Sept. 17, 2013



Thomas James Menning was born on March 9, 1927 and died on September 17, 2013.
Raised in Pasadena, California, Tom entered the US Navy in 1945 and later attended the University of Arizona. He married his beloved wife Joan in 1949. Together they moved to West Covina, California, to raise their five children and Tom commuted to downtown Los Angeles to work for General Petroleum. After his years at GP, Tom went to work for the West Covina Unified School District and then went into private business at Redi-Rain in Upland, California. After the sale of Redi-Rain, he began his venture in the agriculture industry. In 1978, Tom opened Farm Irrigation Equipment Supply, Inc., which serves the Coachella Valley, Imperial Valley, Arizona and Mexico. He worked there until his retirement.
He and his wife Joan moved to Rancho Mirage in 1982 where they enjoyed life with their dear friends at The Springs. Tom was known for his smile, his love of singing and swimming. In the summer, you could always find him in the surf somewhere. In the winter, he enjoyed the mountains of Sun Valley, Idaho.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan; children Thomas Menning Jr. (Marissa), Lee Ann Shoop (Paul), Kathleen Menning, James Menning and Jeffrey Menning (Sonia). He was "Papa" to ten grandchildren, Tracey Freebury, Travis Ronkainen, Taylor Shoop, Evan Taranta, Madison Shoop, Logan Shoop, Brooke Menning, Thomas Menning III, Jeffrey Menning, Tanner Menning and three great- grandchildren, Ella Freebury, Dylan Freebury and Cardiff Taranta.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National Kidney Foundation.

Published by Imperial Valley Press Online on Oct. 4, 2013.
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Jeff & Family
Please know that you all are in my prayers. Your Dad was such a gentleman - I've been his insurance person for the last 34 yrs and he was always a joy to work with - I truly am sadden by his passing - I know how much he enjoyed his family and time with his grandchild. He will be truly missed

Janet Wright-Pimentel

October 17, 2013

Rest in Peace Mr. Menning.

A Rodriguez

October 5, 2013

Jeff,Jim and Family,

My prayers are with you during this time of grieving. Jeff, I know how much you loved and cared for your dad. May God give you strength through this difficult time. I hope his great memories keep you all going. Have Faith and God Bless you all! May your father rest in peace.
Annie Rodriguez

Annie Rodriguez and Family

October 5, 2013

May the surf be up, may your golf game be the best ever.Rest in peace our very good friend.We will miss you terribly but know you are in a much better place. God bless you.
Mike and Jeanne

October 4, 2013

Please except my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Lean on Him for support through prayer and reading his word the Bible daily.

Phil

October 4, 2013

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