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Melvin LeRoy Manning was born on a farm in North Garland, Utah on June 1, 1920 to LeRoy Wilcox Manning and Vida Erickson Manning. He married Ellen Mae Munns in the Salt Lake Temple on August 13, 1947. He died peacefully at home with his family on July 30, 2017.
Melvin graduated from Bear River High School in 1938. He served in the Marine Corp during WWII. After the War, he graduated from Utah State University. He was employed with the Davis School District for 35 years as a teacher, coach and administrator. Melvin is a 69-year resident of Kaysville, Utah. He was devoted to his beloved Exhausted Hens and Roosters. He is a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served faithfully as Bishop, Bishopric Counselor Ward and Stake Sunday School and various priesthood callings.
Mel adored unconditionally his sweetheart, Ellen Mae, of 70 years. He was also a loving, caring father to his children.
He is preceded in death by his father, LeRoy Manning mother, Vida Erickson, granddaughter, Jennifer Manning and brother, Glen Manning. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Mae, children Susan Heath (David), Debbie Robinson (David), Michael Manning (Jackie) and Robert Manning. They have 16 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Ethel Mae Firth, Marie Firth, Dorothy Pearce and two brothers Earl Manning and Dave Manning.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 4, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Crestwood Stake Center, 855 E. Mutton Hollow Road. Friends may visit family Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment, Brigham City Cemetery.
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Urs Nydegger
January 31, 2019
Thank you for the most wonderful year of my life!
Urs Nydegger, Bern, Switzerland
Exchange Student 1975 - 76
LeeAnn Simmons Puzey
August 14, 2017
I was a 1970 graduate of Layton High School and always looked up to Mr. Manning. Ellen Manning was my 3rd grade teacher at Layton Elementary. They were both favorites of mine. My condolences to the family.
August 10, 2017
Mel was an outstanding individual and a coach who was respected by all. We would like to send condolences to his extended family and. Many friends.
Au-Deanne Shepherd Cowley, Carter Cowley and family.
August 7, 2017
What a wonderful man. I always liked him! I was out of town and missed the funeral. I wish I could have been there. Sincerely,
Pat Rhodes James
Nichols Family
August 7, 2017
We were so sad to hear of Brother Manning's passing while we were away on vacation. We have enjoyed getting to know the Mannings the last year that we have lived by them.Nichols Family
Roma Payne Goldhardt
August 6, 2017
Mel Manning was the first LDS Bishop that I remember and the only Bishop that has ever called me on my birthday during the years he was Bishop. Later I found out he called every member in the ward on their birthday. This act of love still amazes me. He will always be an example of how to treat each individual life as important.
Galen Nixon
August 3, 2017
I taught at Layton High School for 37 years so was a good friend of Mel. I always enjoyed his laugh and his enthusiasm for his job. He was so supportive of his teachers and so were we of him. I will also miss his "potlicker" expression which was about as strong a word as Mel would say. His job at LHS was disciplinarian and he was good at it and always fair to those involved. Thank you Mel for your friendship and tutoring. Condolences to the family.
Bill Sanders
August 3, 2017
Mel was a great teacher and a friend to every student at Davis High. His like won't be seen again!
Corinne Claypool
August 2, 2017
My prayers are with the Manning family. As a 1972 graduate at LHS, we had Mr. Manning for 4 years looking out for us. Some days were good, and some not so good. But he always made me smile as well as others around me. He also taught us lessons in life for our adult future. God Bless you Mr. Manning and thank you!
Ruth Winward Family
August 2, 2017
Bishop Manning has been a beloved pillar of our neighborhood for so many decades. It's hard to imagine what it will be like without his great laugh. Our love and deepest condolences to Ellen Mae and the rest of Mel's loved ones.
MARCEL T
August 2, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your dear love one. Please find comfort in MATTHEW 5:4 which says
"Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted ".
Doug Alder
August 1, 2017
Mr. Manning was my tennis coach for some time, and was always willing to help the youth in Kaysville. I had great respect and admiration for him. I'm sure he will be missed by many.
Janice Manning Bryant
August 1, 2017
So sorry to hear of his passing.
August 1, 2017
The Bybee's loved the Mannings. Such good neighbors! Thank you so much Melvin and Ellen Mae for being so good to our mother Barbara Bybee. She treasured your friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love, Belinda, Troy, Rick and Kirsti Bybyee
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