Louise Manning

LOUISE ALBERTINA MANNING of Magrath, Alberta passed away Wednesday June 30, 2010 at the Chinook Regional Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Louise was born June 15, 1940 in Brooks, Alberta. Louise was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, friend, and a "kick-ass" grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved life and was always found busy gardening, crafting, and serving others. Louise was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Magrath 6th Ward. Louise is survived by her husband Don Manning of Magrath, AB; mother Gladys Smith of Langley, BC; six siblings: Alden Smith of Langley, BC; Lenora Siggard of Orem, Utah; Frank Smith of Devon, Alberta; Burdick Smith of 100 Milehouse, BC; Laura Paulson of Guatemala; and Raymond Smith of White Rock, BC; seven children: Donnetta Ewing of Red Deer, AB; Trina Colpitts of Calgary, AB; Melody Cook of Stanfield, Oregon; Annabelle Adams of Syracuse, Utah; Don Manning Jr. of Sundre, AB; Jessica Garrett of Stirling, AB, and Cena Olsen of Logan, Utah. Louise had 33 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, Magrath Garden Chapel, Magrath, AB, with Bishop Arlen Bennett officiating. Friends may meet the family prior to the service at the church on Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. The interment will follow at the Lomond Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that memorial donations be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Cancer Clinic, 960-19 St. S. Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5.

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