Melvin Manning

Melvin LeRoy Manning

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.