Robert A. Manning

Robert A. ManningSeptember 23, 1920 - April 3, 2012Robert A. Manning, born September 23, 1920, died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends April 3, 2012. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa; his family later moved to Corning, California, and, after graduating from Corning High School, Bob entered the University of California, Davis. After World War Two began, Bob joined the U. S. Army Corps, serving as a B-24 pilot in the South Pacific. After flying more than forty missions, he returned home and graduated in 1948 with his forestry degree from Oregon State University. He began his forestry career in Redding, California, in 1948 at Shasta Forests Co. William Beaty, previous manager of Shasta Forest Co., and four other foresters, including Bob, created the firm of W.M. Beaty and Associates, Inc.Bob retired in 1985 and spent his retirement years creating woodworking masterpieces, traveling fishing, duck hunting, and amazing and amusing his friends with stories of hilarious incidents in the life of R A Manning. He is survived by his wife Eva (Vangie) Manning, Kathleen Skelly (son-in-law Randall), Michael Manning (daughter-in-law Dolores), daughter Christine Ward, and six beloved grandchildren. Robert Manning will be memorialized by friends and family on April 13th, at 11a.m. at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery, Igo, California. There will be a 1:00 p.m. reception at Dukes Steakhouse at 1800 Churn Creek Rd, Redding California.Arrangements made by Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding.