Joseph “Himz” Michael Manson was born January 5, 2010 to the parents of Dale Manson and Jessica Shappell in Monticello, MN. Joseph was called home to God April 14, 2022 at 7:30pm at his home in Andover, MN. Joseph was born with a rare metabolic disorder, Combalamine E abnormality. Joseph was never supposed to walk, talk, or even make it past the age of 2. Joseph didn’t give up and fought his way through 12 years of life. Against all odds Joseph walked, talked, and did everything a “normal” child would do for his age. In 2015 Joseph’s was diagnosed with Neuropathy, and Epilepsy, causing him to lose feeling in his legs, making him unable to walk any longer, but he still didn’t stop trying to relearn and never did he give up. Joseph spent a lot of his time in and out of hospitals, and rehabilitation centers, but that didn’t stop him from being an amazingly happy boy, who’s laugh was infectious and smile lit up any room! Joseph enjoyed playing his video games, watching Law and Order SVU on his tablet, hanging out with his family and friends. Joseph was full of love, and loved being the center of attention any where he went, but only liked to be touched or shown affection by a select few people. Joseph was the strongest, toughest, and most determined boy ever! He found himself being a “Hero” to many! Joseph had thousands of Tik-Tok followers to help support him through his journey! There are no words that could explain how amazing Joseph is, and how many lives he touched during his short time with us. Joseph was just Joseph and that’s what he did best! He will never know how much he helped so many people by just being him!!!
Joseph survived by his Parents, Dale Manson and Jessica Shappell; Grandmother Brandie Miller; Aunt, Amaretto Fellerman; siblings, Nevaeh Thompson, Arayiah Manson and Bryson Berczyk; Cousins, Charles “Bubby” Jones Jr., Amarah Jones, Kyrie Jones, Anthony “butters” Campbell Jr. Harley Campbell and Richard Campbell;
Great-Grandmother, Vicki Zaudtke; Grandfather Joe Manson; Grandmother, Gina (Joe) Diekman; Uncles, Anthony Campbell, James Larson; Aunts Becky Earsom, Ceira (Chris) Lester, Brooke (Brandon) Kardell, Aunt Karen Birge; along with many many other Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, family members and thousands of friends.
Joseph was preceded in death by Great-Grandma, Virginia Shappell; Great-Grandpa, Lon Zaudtke; Great-Grandpa and Grandma Miller and Great Grandpa and Grandma Manson, and Aunt Jade Manson.
Funeral Service for Joseph will be 11:00 am Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Gearhart Funeral Home (11275 Foley Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids) Visitation will be 5-8 pm on Monday, April 25, 2022 at the funeral home and again on Tuesday from 10 am till 10:45 am.
Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery.
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