John Henry Manion, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was born November 07, 1938 in Lake McMurray, WA at his grandmother Klingers home where he and several of his siblings were born. He was one of thirteen children born to Thomas Hazel Manion and Neva Belle Klinger-Manion. John was career military and served in the U.S. Airforce and U.S. Army for a total of twenty-two years of service. He was an aircraft mechanic and technician. He serves two tours in the Vietnam War and traveled much of the world while in the U.S.Army. He loved aviation, the Arizona deserts, and casinos and moved back to Arlington, WA two years ago to be with family.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, seven sisters, and several nieces and nephews.
Left to honor John are his three children, Larry Sean ( Andrea ), Jenean ( Doug ), and Samantha ( Steve ), twelve grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, two brothers, one sister and many nieces and nephews.
He will truly be missed by many.
Reception to follow at 8731 (A) 182nd ST NE Arlington WA 98223