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Gerald Manes Obituary
MANES, Gerald L.K.
April 24, 1932 - Jan. 5, 2009
Survived by his adoring daughters Amelita, Carla, and Ellen, their mother Jean Manes, and his wife of 18 years, Karen Columbia. Gerald was a dedicated employee of Sacramento County for nearly 30 years. He devoted his life and compassion to helping those in Adult Protective Services. Gerald was passionate about his family and friends, classical music, and literature. He will also be missed by his 3 grandchildren, Camilla Reise, and Steven and Trinity Slavensky, his nephews Jim and Bob Farmer, and their mother Loretta Farmer. A service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2009 in the Youth Center at Foothill Community Church, 200 Cirby Way, Roseville CA from 2:00-4:00PM.
You will live in our hearts and souls until our final days.
We love you, Dad.
Daughters Number 1, 2 and 3
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ellen manes
April 21, 2009
Life will never be the same without you Dad.Your birthday is in two days.We miss you more than ever. Ellen-
Jennifer Cummings
January 18, 2009
Gerald - Many memories are brought forward in learning of your passing.
Happy memories of dinners with you and Jean and the girls - and later memories of sailing with Ralph.
I am sorry for your family's loss - you were such a devoted dad.
Jennifer Cummings
Ellen Manes
January 13, 2009
I love you Dad! You will live in my heart forever.
Ellen Manes
January 13, 2009
I love you Dad! You will live in my heart forever.
KATIE Lee Knight
January 11, 2009
I will miss you Gerry.
Aunt Katie
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