John Rip Manning

Rip, in my eyes, you were always a rich man.

To my Master Teacher from San Marcos HS 1989, I thank you for helping shape my teaching career and reminding me to have the students do the work! We were polar opposites on political ideology but always laughed together and I appreciate all the great lessons and inspiration you gave me. Your passion and wit with the students was contagious and helped so many young people learn to think! You left us way too soon. Thank you and God Bless.

I had the privilege of officiating many football games with Rip. I found him to be athletic, intelligent and friendly and one of the best football officials in San Diego. Football officiating in San Diego is better because of Rip.

Vaya con Dios, Rip.... from a peer, CHS '63

Rip wanted everyone with whom he interacted to feel able to reach her or his full potential. He was a lifelong champion of equity for women. Three more little girls in Malawi now have desks, in remembrance of Rip, where they can do school work in order to become strong, independent women.

Dear Dad, I miss your laugh, the sparkle in your eyes, your sentimentality in song, your sweetness.  I loved staying at your apartment on Tamarack and the dinners you cooked, your bonsais and posters and how you loved to hear the train whistle and be near the ocean. You taught me to throw a ball, to snorkel, to play whiffle ball on the beach.  You taught me poker and I taught you Scopa. I always loved hearing you explain the news to me and plots of movies.  You gave hearty hugs and let me...