1968 Yearbook |
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William O. Manning 80, peacefully passed away February 22, 2007,
while writing his acceptance letter to the Wrestling Hall of Fame in
Stillwater, OK. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bettie and
his children, Steve, Linda, Patrick (Buck) and Tom; grandchildren,
Carl, Chelsea, Anna, Blake, Kristyn and Jake; daughters-in-law,
Janell, Sue and Lynn. His 36-year career as a respected teacher,
wrestling coach, drivers education instructor, athletic director, principal
and school board member in the Wayzata Minnesota School District led
him to his distinguishable and passionate work in the field of
family counseling and chemical-dependency intervention. He and his
wife moved to Tucson in 1989, where he continued his dedication to
families through his work with Charter Hospital, Parent's Anonymous,
Casa da Vita, The Federal Prison, and La Frontera. He was also
fondly recognized as the neighborhood Santa Claus, and his
boisterous voice that always offered a positive and comforting
"Hello". A memorial and a celebration of his life will be held at
the Santa Catalina Catholic Church on Thursday, March 1st, at 10:30
a.m. Charitable donations will be accepted for Casa de la Luz
Hospice and the Santa Catalina Catholic Church. Everyday Bill, Dad
and Grandpa lived by, "How you feel about yourself today, is what
life is all about."
Published in the Arizona Daily Star on Feb. 27, 2007
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