1922
2017
Mancel (Sky) King
Des Moines, IA - Dr. Mancel Waldean (Sky) King, 95, died Dec. 13, 2017. Born Apr. 8, 1922 in Agra, Kansas, lived in California, Oregon, Washington DC, Alabama, Panama and Iowa. WWII B-24 pilot, awarded French Legion of Honor, and career Optometrist. Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Marlyn and son Steve. Survived by daughter Kris Sutton (Dave DeBord) Des Moines, son Bob King (Jodi) Oregon, brother Howard (Dorothy) Kansas, grandchildren Michael, Raphael, Tessa, Dori, Autumn Joy, Steven and Amber and numerous great grandchildren. His exuberance for life, humor and war stories will be missed. Fly low and slow, Mance. We miss you.
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To Mancel King and Family
Out of all the people I have ever known or have made friends with, Mance was and still is, in my mind one of the most exceptional humans I have ever met. One of a kind, don't make them like that anymore is how I would explain to people about Mance King.
Mance King has touched the hearts of many people including mine and I will carry many happy memories of our times together over the years. There is a saying that people come into you life for a reason, a season or for a lifetime. I was saddened to discover his passing on July 8th 2020 and his passing was in 2017.
I think Mance would have said , that's life and when life gives you lemons make lemonade.
Love you Mr. Sky King I will miss you but will see you soon enough in another life.
Jim Fandrei
James Fandrei
Friend
July 9, 2020
Dad - It's difficult to find the right words from all the thoughts and memories swirling about since your passing... You loved life and had eternal optimism dispite the not-so-good times. I learned a lot from you and am grateful that I am your son. You are loved and you are missed.
Robert King
December 21, 2017
Graddy, you will forever be my hero. You were strong as an old oak tree and always saw the bright side of life. We will always be sitting together on your back porch in Oregon, shooting tin cans, eating, drinking and enjoying the pleasures of your garden.
Love always,
Tessa
Tessa Sutton
December 17, 2017
Thank you grandpa for being such a tremendous inspiration and joy in our lives. Your optimism and humor will always be missed by everyone who had the great fortune to know you. We love you.
Michael Sutton
December 17, 2017
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