Lance Manus, 57, of Fort Smith, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. He was born August 25, 1962, in Fort Smith. He was a 1980 graduate of Northside High School, 1982 Westark Community College, and City University. Lance served in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer First Class electronics technician working as a reactor operator in the nuclear propulsion plant of the USS Georgia, a trident class submarine stationed at Subase Bangor, Silverdale, Washington. Lance later worked for Boeing as a Quality Assurance inspector on the 747 and 777 lines in Everett, Washington. He completed his accounting bachelor’s degree at City University in his off hours. Lance worked for over 10 years at Crane Aerospace – Eldec Division in Lynnwood, Washington becoming the Assistant Controller. An avid musician Lance enjoyed playing trombone in multiple bands in the Puget Sound region; including swing, big band, and jazz. He loved guitars & the ukelele as well. He enjoyed his labrador retrievers – showing, hunting, and obedience trials. His humor will be greatly missed.
Lance was preceded in death by his parents, Bobbie Jean and Betty Sue Manus; in laws, Bill and Wanda Snow. He is survived by his loving wife Brenda Manus and brother, Eddie Manus.
Funeral service will be 2 PM, Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home with burial to follow at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.
