Charles Sydney Manning

"SYD"

Sept. 19, 1931 ~ Feb. 10, 2100

Syd was born in Walnut Park, CA in

1931, raised in Downey, CA. He was an

only child, born to Catherine and Charles

Manning. Syd was raised by Margaret

Manning. He loved to play football, went

to college and was a golden-glove boxer

in the Marines. Syd has played rugby

most of his life, and was a founder of

the Belmont Shore and Long Beach Rugby

clubs. He has traveled the world playing

rugby. Syd was also a school teacher at

Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall for 40 years.

He would ride his bicycle to work, then

ride down the riverbed to the beach.

Syd married the love of his life, Barbara,

in 1957. Together, they had three children,

Charles, Brent and Mardi Lynn. Barbara

and Syd also have beautiful grand-children

and great grand children, Ryan, Dylan,

Carly, Ty, Brook, Sydney, Lily and Julie

. The rest of their family includes, Mardell,

Gene, Mike, Jessica and Dylan's wife,

Jessica. He loved to spend time with his

family.

Syd enjoyed hiking and fishing up in

the High Sierras, and camping at the

Colorado River. He loved to be outside,

hiking mountains, golfing, going for walks

and watching the birds. He has danced

many a nights away...A book could be

written on the life of Syd Manning, his

many adventures compare to none.

Syd was a friend to all...

Memorial Service will be held Wednesday 11:00 AM February 16, 2011 at Miller-Jones 26770 Murrieta Rd., Sun City, CA

92586

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