Robert Francis Manegre

ROBERT FRANCIS MANEGRE, age 64, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 13, 2005 after a valiant 5 month battle with cancer. He is survived by wife of 40 years, Jayne; daughter Margaret Manegre-Offill, daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and Shane Schultz; and Papa's loving granddaughters, Stacy Lane, Kasi and Sydney Schultz. He is also survived by Sister Judy Josendahl and Brother Richard Manegre. Robert was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on December 15, 1940. He served in the U.S. Navy, and as a 2 term President of the Jaycees. Also know as "Papa", he has been a Do-Dad for his granddaughters' Girl Scout troops - often seen wearing a twilight camp shirt and carrying cookie boxes. He was honored, along with his wife and daughters, with the Family Award by Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council. Robert was most recently employed by the City of Baytown. Among his most memorable moments are riding the Battleship Texas to berth and visiting Disneyworld with his wife and family for their 40th Anniversary. Special thanks to the nursing staffs of 2 South-East Houston Regional Medical Center, Anthony in St. Luke's ICU, and Heather and Adrienne (his ambulance girls), Dr. Hellerstein & Texas Oncology, the staff of San Jacinto Methodist Cancer Center, and Dr. Shahar. Viewing will be held at Rosewood Funeral Home in Humble on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 from 5-9 p.m. Funeral Services are scheduled for 12:00 noon Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at Rosewood Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Robert's name to the American Cancer Society in hopes of a faster cure would be appreciated.