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Harold V. Manson

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Harold Manson Obituary

Harold V. Manson
January 23, 1932 - February 1, 2013
Resident of San Jose
Harold V. Manson passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Born into dire poverty during the Great Depression, he rose to a high military rank and then became a respected community leader during his six years of residence in Monterey and 38 years in Santa Clara County.
Harold was born in Rockport, Texas, along the Gulf Coast. He later moved with his mother to Houston, where he attended and graduated from Phillis Wheatley Senior High School. Harold spent one year of high school with his father in Los Angeles and attended Thomas Jefferson High School.
After high school, Harold attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, graduating with a bachelor's in journalism. He served as editor of both the University newspaper and the yearbook. In 1955, as a senior, Harold was named one of the five best journalism students in the nation.
Harold also participated in track athletics, Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., Fraternity, and ROTC at Lincoln. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army. His military career took him and his wife and children to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana; two posts in Germany; Sandia Base, New Mexico, the nation's premier secret atomic weapons base; Korea, and Vietnam. His final assignment in the Army was as deputy commander and acting commander of the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. In 1975, he retired as a lieutenant colonel. His military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star (for his service in Vietnam); the Meritorious Service Medal; and the Joint Service Commendation Medal. Following his military retirement, Harold served a brief stint with the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety. Later, he commenced a twenty year career as an administrative executive in the Office of the President at San Jose State University. In this capacity, he served as registrar and completely re-vamped the registration process. He oversaw labor relations and represented the University and the president.
Harold was very active in community affairs. In Monterey, he coached a Little League team, some of whom eventually made it to Major League Baseball. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club in both San Jose and Monterey. He served on the San Jose City Traffic Commission and the board of directors of Good Samaritan Hospital. He also served several terms as a member of the Santa Clara County Grand Jury. In 1976, he earned a master's degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lillian Jeanette Gines Manson; four children, Craig, of Carmichael, California; Terry, of El Paso, Texas; Che Pittman-Lewis, of San Jose; and David, also of San Jose; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren He was preceded in death by one grandchild.
Family and friends are invited to a Visitation and Rosary from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Darling-Fischer Garden Chapel, 471 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at St Joseph's Basilica Cathedral, 80 South Market Street in San Jose. Burial will follow at Los Gatos Memorial Park, 2255 Los Gatos#8212;Almaden Road, San Jose.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times from Feb. 8 to Feb. 13, 2013.

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Robert Noriega

February 7, 2014

Lillian, I just learned about your loss today. My condolences to you and your family.

Karen Burney

February 16, 2013

May God comfort you during this difficult time. Please hold on to the good memories of your loved one.

Char Devich

February 9, 2013

Mrs. Manson,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family during your time of grief. My prayers and positive thoughts are with you.

Blessings

Barbara Franklin

February 8, 2013

Lillian, I'm so sorry for your lost.

Carlotta Royal

February 7, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

donna paciocco

February 7, 2013

May God bless you all threw this hard time and give you peace.

Garnetta Annable

February 7, 2013

It has been an honor to be a welcomed friend. May you be comforted knowing that you all were the true treasurers of his life and have shown so brightly for him, your communities, and your friends.

Liz Hernandez

February 7, 2013

Lillian
I'm so very sorry for your loss. May our Lord give you comfort and fill the emptiness that you're feeling. My prayers go out to you and your family.
God bless you and your family.
always,

Bernice Von Bargen

February 7, 2013

Dear Lillian & Family: Please accept my deepest condolences. My heart and prayers go out to you.

February 7, 2013

Dear Lilian
May God give you enough strength to go through these dificult times...
~~~Han

Sherman and Claire Solis

February 7, 2013

Dear Lillian,

May your memories give you strength the love of God and those around you help you through the days ahead.

Gold Bless,

February 6, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

keith slenkovich

February 6, 2013

Harold you will be missed. You made everyone around you better - it was an honor to have known and worked with you.

Darling Fischer Garden Chapel

February 12, 2013

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