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Chadwick Manning Obituary
Chad was born December 22, 1926 (93 years old), in Centralia, WA to Ben & Loretta Manning. He died of natural causes on August 14, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was a longtime Seattle - Queen Anne Hill - resident who graduated from St. Anne's Grade School, Queen Anne High School and the University of Washington with a BA in English Literature. He also did post-graduate teaching work. Chad married Margaret Jane (Peggy Sheehan) Manning in 1951. They were married 69 years. They have one son, Kevin and two grandchildren, Chadwick II and Julia Blaire who reside in California. Chad was a WWII veteran who also worked at Boeing 38 years in industrial engineering and was proud to have been on the team coined "The Incredibles" that designed and produced the first Boeing 747. Chad was known for his love of English Literature and his library containing hundreds of books. He would often regale friends and family with oral interpretations of great poems and verses from famous and not-so-famous works. He also loved film and was one of the founding members of the Seattle Film Society. Both Chad's maternal and paternal Great Grandfathers served in the Civil War. Both were wounded and both served with General Robert Howe in the French and Indian War. Chad's Father served in WWI in France. His paternal Grandfather moved to Washington State from Kentucky in the early 1880's and is an official Washington State Pioneer. Above all, Chad was proud of having mastered golf at the age of 55 and was in many tournaments at West Seattle Golf Course where in 1990, he defeated 148 other retired Boeing players to win the Gold Card Championship.
Chad is survived by his wife, Peggy (94), son Kevin (68), Kevin's partner Sheila Saunders and his grandchildren Chadwick II and Chadwick's wife Mayara and, Julia Blaire.
Given the current pandemic, there will be a private service in California for the family only. Chad will be put to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Seattle. Any remembrances may be made to the Democratic National Committee or the SPCA as Chad loved all animals. Contact information is: 849 Linden Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95050.
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Kevin
August 17, 2023
Three years have passed now and I miss you now more than ever. Love, Kevin
Chuck Watts
September 12, 2020
Dear Peggy, Kevin and family,
We will miss Big Daddy. It’s hard to believe he’s gone but not forgotten.
I will always remember the fond memories of him. I would like to share some of my favorites.
First off, I have know Big Daddy since he was 75 years young living on Bigelow Avenue where my friend Avery lived. We are both concierge in the city and Ambassadors of Seattle for over 25 years.
Chad used to hire me to help with the Bigelow Bash held every year on top of Queen Anne Hill on the first Saturday in June. It was quite an epic event for the neighborhood. People from all over the Seattle would show up to get a deal.
Chad used to sit behind his fence (in the shade) with the items he was selling including his record albums. His catch phrase was “everything negotiable” except when it came to his precious record albums. Every year I would haul three crates of albums downstairs from the attic to the street. At the end of the day I would lug them back up to the attic: four flights of stairs. His prize album was Herb Albert’s Tijuana Brass: Whipped Cream & Other Delights. For those of you who remember, it was a classic album cover. Needless to say the albums never sold because his prices were too high...even writing this cracks me up. I even took a paid day off from the hotel to help him. Boy did we have fun!
I assisted him with home repairs, we went golfing together, we even attended a Mariners game with his grandson and my friend Avery. Big Daddy and I would sit for hours in his living room chatting about the history of old Seattle. He talked in length about his job as an MP and how exciting it was.
Our dining adventures were memorable. Chad loved Burgermaster, Uptown China, Pecos Pit B-B-Q and Peggy cooked some great meals that we enjoyed sitting at their dining room table overlooking the best view in Seattle. Hot Dogs during the Bigelow Bash was always a tradition. What can I say. I was lucky to have known the man. He was classic, generous and we were good pals. When I met my future wife, Noriko, I took her over to meet the Manning’s. It was the 4th of July so we stayed for the fireworks watching from their deck. Noriko & I are fortunate to have a beautiful photo from our wedding with Chad & Peggy that we will always cherish. Our love is with you Peggy. Thanks for the memories.
Chuck and Noriko Watts
Chip Avery
September 6, 2020
Dear Peggy,
What an obit! What a man! What a legacy! What a beautiful home you made on Bigelow Avenue! It was always a tradition: when we arrived from Oregon, my family and I loved going upstairs to see the view and visit with you & Chad for hours. He enjoyed telling stories of his adventures growing up as a young man in Seattle. I found them fascinating! We are all proud to have known Big Daddy. Our hearts go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Chip Avery [WeeZy's brother]
Alex Schiedler
September 1, 2020
Dear Peggy, Kevin and family,
As a young boy, I used to visit Seattle quite often and stayed with my Aunt WeeZy. One summer, I attended a swim camp held at the University of Washington, Chad’s alma mater. When Aunt WeeZy had to work in the mornings, Chad drove me to my camp and picked me up afterwards.
He was happy to do it since it brought him back to his U-Dub college days.
He told me about some great cinematic classics he wanted to share with me. So we grabbed some food at Burgermaster & stayed in his den for hours watching: Great Expectations, Casablanca, Lawrence of Arabia and his all time favorite movie Citizen Kane.
He always had my undivided attention; he was a patient man who had a tremendously kindhearted demeanor. I don't think there is another person at that point in my life who could have convinced me to watch the old classics. He would always take time to hit the pause button and answer any questions I had, which I'm sure most people would have found annoying- imagine a young kid constantly interrupting you while you were just trying to relax and watch one of your favorite movies, but not him, he would always take time to make sure I knew exactly what was going on!
Chad introduced me to the love of films and the story they tell which I still enjoy today as a man in my late 20’s. I will always reflect fondly on those memories as a young boy with Chad Manning and his love of film.
I am so impressed to read he was one of the founding members of the Seattle Film Society- it all makes sense!
Alex Schiedler [WeeZy’s Nephew]
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Paula Schiedler
August 31, 2020
Dear Peggy, We will miss Chad very much. He was one in a million and he (and you) were such great friends to my sister, Louise. I loved going upstairs with Megan to visit and just look out the windows at the view. Megan sure loved showing Chad all her trinkets and awards. Chad was so great with Alex when Alex went to the UW swim camp and stayed afternoons with Chad. They watched some great old classics including Citizen Kane and I think Tom Sawyer - Alex learned his love of the classics from Chad. We will sure miss him. What a wonderful man! All our love, Paula and Mike
Megan Schiedler
August 31, 2020
One of my favorite photos of Big Daddy and me. I just arrived in Seattle with WeeZy. He was taking a break from painting the fence and always happy to see me.
xo Megan.
Megan Schiedler
August 31, 2020
Thank you Big Daddy for always showing an interest in my life. We have known each other for as long as I have been on this earth, which has been 22 years. Here we are together as I am proudly showing you all the pins I collected when I volunteered at Special Olympics USA Games held in Seattle. I loved coming up your back porch on Bigelow all by myself to say hi to you and Peggy. Remember when you took us to the park to feed the bunnies...then we got a hamburger at Burger-Master? I used to visit you in your new home where we would play Jenga for hours. You always said you loved my red-hair because you married a red-head. I will love you forever Big Daddy and I will miss you.
Megan Schiedler [Aunt WeeZy's niece]
Annie (Wickwire) Delucchi
August 28, 2020
Prayers, hugs and much love for you Peggy, Kevin and your family---I knew "Big Daddy" through my good friend Louise (Weezie) who lived downstairs and adores you all--he was larger than life!
Leslie Rafferty Feaster
August 26, 2020
Dear Peggy and Kevin,
I was so sorry to hear about Tad's passing. Tad was not only a close friend to my mom and dad but also a friendly presence through out my entire life. He was a kind, entertaining, gentleman. Tad will be missed by me but not forgotten.
Nicholas Ridley
August 24, 2020
RIP Chadwick, I did not know you in person but I know your son Kevin who l hold in the highest respect and with deep & enduring friendship. The bond of family becomes an extended bond in friendship and I pray the Peggy has some small comfort in knowing that the essential goodness of her husband passed through Kevin to me. My prayers are with your all at this very sad time. Warmest good wishes and love Nick x
Susan Bunce
August 24, 2020
Kevin, Chad, Blaire and Peggy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember seeing Chad and Peggy when they came to visit in California. I also remember all the time they "dog sat" for my mom's dog, Poco! Sending warm thoughts your way.
Susan
Daniel and Betty Allthoff
August 24, 2020
So sorry for you loss Kevin. I remember your father as an intellectual and caring person.
Ryan Brandenburg
August 24, 2020
Megan and I are very sorry for your family's loss. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, your Father/Grandfather sounds like an amazing man.
Arsh Chaudhry
August 23, 2020
Kevin - never got to know your father but knowing you as a person speaks volumes of how you were raised by him. He surely would have been an amazing Father. I remember the pride in your voice when you talked about your father working on the 747s. My deepest condolences to the family for your loss.
Kevin Manning
August 23, 2020
My Father was all that a father should be and far more. He taught me how to talk to princes and paupers; shared all the world's finest literature and film; taught me how to build things, because he was good at that: he and his team at Boeing were called "The Incredibles" for having designed and built the first 747. He was good at smaller things too, such as carpentry. He was a bigger-than-life figure for many; so big, they called him "Big Daddy". He had a booming voice and was always at the center of conversations because he could add so much - on any subject - a consequence of having read everything he could all his life. Chad was loved by people of all ages. He taught everyone something. He was everything to my Mother, Peggy whom he loved and cared for over a 70-year marriage. He loved Seattle and his home on Queen Anne Hill where he grew up and where I was raised - in the same home built in 1900. My Dad served in the Army at the end of WWII as a military policeman where he served and had a lot of fun at the Presidio in San Francisco. Its impossible sum up in a paragraph a man's life and what he meant to so many people, so I hope others will contribute to this Legacy page. God bless you, Dad.
P. Solon
August 23, 2020
My condolences, Peggy.
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