Lee M. Manley

Lee Manley, age 74, of Carrington, ND, died Thursday, December 15, 2011, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Lee Martin Manley was born on October 24, 1937, the son of Wayne and Mabel (Greenlund) Manley at Woodworth, ND. He was raised and attended school at Pingree, ND.

On February 3, 1963, Lee was united in marriage to Beverley Hallwachs in Sisseton, SD. They shared their life together in Carrington. Lee was a construction worker and a truck driver for several companies and also worked for area farmers. He served in the US Army for a short time before being honorably discharged.

He enjoyed gardening, tinkering projects and cars, and a huge sport supporter for Carrington Cardinals and other area teams. Lee was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Carrington.

Lee is survived by his wife, Beverley of Carrington; three sons, Jeffrey (Michelle) of Velva, ND, Jared of Grand Forks, ND, and Jason (Consuelo) of Los Angeles, CA; two daughters, Valerie (Bob) Clapper, Spokane, WA, and Tara-Lynn (Bruce) Kelsch, Bismarck, ND; thirteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, John (Carol) of Carrington, and Harold (Joanne) of Arcadia, WI; one sister, Nora (Robert) Moran of Jamestown, ND.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.

 

FUNERAL SERVICES: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, ND

DATE AND TIME: Monday, December 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM

INTERMENT: Pingree Cemetery, Pringree, ND


Posted Condolences:

Name: Linda Lauckner

Date: 12/28/2011

Message: Bev and families.   All our deepest sympathy to you all. Your family has always been so special to us. Once you met Lee and became friends, you had a friend for life. I had just visited with him at the drug store the first part of Dec. so when I read the paper this week I was so shocked. Mya it help comfort you to know that others share your loss and all our thoughts and Prayers are with you with all. Friends. Roger and Linda

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Name: Mike

Date: December 18

Message: Bev & Family!
I am so sorry for your loss of your husband, father, grandpa. Lee became a member of our family through all his visits, phone calls, celebrations, & athletic events. He always took time to say 'hi' and visit no matter where he was at.
This summer Lee stopped at the farm a few times to pick up dad and go have lunch. He said he was feeling wo well. A month ago, I was at the Fargodome watching the championship game. My cellphone rang and it was Lee. He said he had listened to all the Midkota matches on radio and wanted to call me to congradulate my team for a good showing at the state tournament. I will NEVER, NEVER forget that phone call.
Dad has talked alot the last few days about some of his memories of his good friend. What a pair those two were.
My thoughts are with your whole family. God Bless!
Mike

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Name: Mary Nelson

Date: Dec. 18, 2011

Message: God must have needed a kind, gentle angel and Lee answered his call. God bless his memory.

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Name: Carol Francis

Date: 12/18/11

Message: Bev and family my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is hard to lose a loved one but he is at peace and out of pain God Bless you all and lots of love to you

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Name: Darrell L Moran

Date: 12/17/2011

Message: My condolences to all family memebers & relatives.
I don't know quite how to put the words to this message, but Lee is my uncle & I have no favorite uncle's in this world, because all my uncle's are the greatest & they have always been there for myself.
I am probably a little closer to my uncle Lee as he spent a lot of time with us 4 older kids (Nora & Robert Moran children) when we were young & growing up. Especially when Lee was young & not married yet. As he had more time on his hands then. He has always had time for all.
A special condolence to Bev, Val, Tara, Jeff, Jared, & Jason, Lee was a very great husband, father, & grand-father. He had a big heart & would do anything for you all. He always had a hummorous manner about him as well, no matter how tough things were, the tough got going & he always had a smile, a kind word, a word of wisdom, & a cheerfull word that made others smile or even laugh.
He was a knowledgeable person & he passed this on to all. All, were very fortionate to have a man, as Lee in our lifes to teach us as we all move on in life & grow older.
My thoughts, my prayers, & my love go out to all our family, relatives, & friends.
Thank you so so much for being my uncle..I will deeply miss you so much.
Darrell Moran

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Name: Roger Laber

Date: 12/16/2011

Message: Lee was so proud of his family and loved you dearly...you could tell by how his eyes lit up when he talked about the kids or Bev...he will be missed by many!
Rog