Scott M. MSgt. Ret. MANNS

MANNS - Scott M., MSgt., USAF, August 31, 1961 - April 30, 2013, age 51, formally of West Seneca, NY, died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX, after a sudden illness while serving in Afghanistan as a civilian contractor, for URS Corporation. While working for United Research Services (URS) as a munitions specialist, he was involved in seven separate overseas deployments until his passing. Scott joined the Air Force in 1981 and proudly served his country for 26 years at numerous bases throughout the world including Texas, Florida, Colorado, England, New Mexico, Guam and Turkey. He retired in 2008, as the Non-Commissioned Officer In-Charge (NCOIC) of the Munitions Scheduling Element at Nellis AFB, Nevada, the busiest Munitions Storage Area in the Air Combat Command. Throughout his career as a Munitions Systems Specialist, he received numerous advancements, awards, recognitions, medals and decorations. While stationed in Zaragoza AB, Spain in 1988, he married the former Almudena Prieto Quirce and they have one daughter, Cristina. Along with his devotion to his family and country, Scott was passionate about everything he put his heart into. Whether it was his 1966 Mustang, inventions or his career, he displayed dedication and commitment in all he did. His sense of humor and smile will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his father, William F. Manns. He is survived by his loving wife, Almudena; daughter, Cristina; mother, Ellen P. Manns; brother, William R. (Susan) Manns; sisters, JoAnn (Dale) Reeves, Marianne (James) Wright, Patricia (James) Jemiolo; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service with full military honors took place in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 10 and he was interred in the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, Nevada. A Memorial Mass will be given at Blessed John XXIII, One Arcade Street in West Seneca, NY on July 20 at 12:00. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.palmmortuary.com.