Charles Sydney "Syd" Manning

Charles Sydney Manning "Syd" September 19, 1931 - February 10, 2011 Syd was born in Walnut Park, CA in 1931, raised in Downey, CA. He was an only child born to Catherine and Charles Manning. Syd was raised by Margaret Manning. He loved to play football, went to college and was a golden-glove boxer in the Marines. Syd has played rugby most of his life, and was a founder of the Belmont Shore and Long Beach Rugby clubs. He has traveled the world playing rugby. Syd was also a school teacher at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall for 40 years. He would ride his bicycle to work, then ride down the riverbed to the beach. Syd married the love of his life, Barbara, in 1957. Together, they had three children, Charles, Brent and Mardi Lynn. Barbara and Syd also have beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Ryan, Dylan, Carly, Ty, Brook, Sydney, Lily and Julie. The rest of their family includes, Mardell, Gene, Mike, Jessica and Dylan's wife, Jessica. He loved to spend time with his family. Syd enjoyed hiking and fishing up in the High Sierras and camping at the Colorado River. He loved to be outside, hiking mountains, golfing, going for walks and watching the birds. He had danced many nights away...a book could be written on the life of Syd Manning, his many adventures compare to none. Syd was a friend to all. Memorial service will be held Wednesday,11:00 a.m. February 16, 2011 at Miller Jones Mortuary, 26770 Murrieta Rd., Sun City, CA 92586. Please sign the guestbook at www.presstelegram.com/obits. Miller-Jones Mortuary (951) 658-3161