Robert D. Manning

Dear Sister Manning,
I was sad to hear of President Manning's passing. I'm not the first to express the great influence he was in my life. I'm honored to have served with the two of you in Iowa. I hope I can teach my children how to be great like he was! I last saw him in the AZ Temple several years back and he took me into his office to "interview" me. I knew that he cared about me as he did so many others.
My love to you and your family!
Sincerely,
Michelle (Sister...

I have not seen Robert since my mission and have thought about him often. He had very positive effects on my life. Tonight I felt inspired to try and track him down on the internet to share my gratitude and instead found the information of his passing. It was very heartbreaking to not be able to share these feelings in person. He was and is a great man.

Manning family,
I am heavy hearted to be adding this entry. I have deep feelings for President and Sister Manning. From the time I received my mission call and found out I was going to have a close friend's Grandfather (Jared Manning) as my Mission President to the times I would stop in his office in the Mesa Az temple to say hi. It was a great blessing to have him conduct the sealing of not just my wife and I but he also performed the sealing of my parnets to my adoptive brothers. I...

Dear Elinor & Family,
We were packing our bags for a trip to WA when we heard of Bob's passing. Sorry to miss the celebration of his life. Remember him from when we were kids in the 1st Ward. Always looked up to him in many ways. Our favorite memory is that he took Jimmie's Master M Men application right to church headquarters for us, because it was the last day to turn it in. We indeed love both of you & Chris, don't know your other family well. Hope friends, family & others will...

I find it difficult to express the extent to which knowing President Manning has blessed my life. He has been a great leader, teacher, example, and friend. I enjoyed so much the time we spent together in Iowa and have cherished the few times since when I have had the opportunity to visit in Phoenix and at the cabin in the mountains. What a great man! How thankful I am to have known him. Sister Manning, my thoughts and prayers are with you and with your family. I love you both and hold dear...

My thankfulness to having enjoyed Mission President Manning, as I knew him. His example and strength of life gave me inspiration to follow and express to my family that I now lead.

Dear Sister Manning and Family, I am very sad to hear that President Manning has passed away. He was a wonderful person full of love and concern for others. I am grateful for his example and friendship. He was more of a father figure to me. I am thankful for the wonderful memories that I have of President Manning.

Robert Manning was one of the finest men I have ever known. He was loved by everyone, especially his missionaries. I had the unique opportunity to travel with President Manning while on my mission. I will forever cherish talking with him and listening to his stories about the gospel and his love of flying. His permanent smile was contagious to all he met. I am so gratefull I was able to see him a few weeks ago and I look forward to seeing him again. A finer man the world has not known. ...

I have such fond memories of Bishop Manning. He will always be MY Bishop and friend. Truly a great man, with our loss the Heavens are blessed with his going home. My love to his family!