In Loving Memory

Dec. 12, 1917-Sept. 24, 2011

OAKLEY — Freida Mai Manning, 93, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Oakley, Idaho, from age-related causes.

She was born Dec. 12, 1917, in Kimama, Idaho, the 10th of 12 children born to John and Amalie Schlager Mai. She graduated from Burley High School as salutatorian in 1936, from Henegar’s Business College in Salt Lake City in 1937, and began her career as secretary to the registrar at Albion State Normal College. Freida married Linford Hart Manning on March 23, 1940, in Twin Falls, Idaho. This marriage was solemnized Aug. 19, 1960, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Freida was widowed at age 43 when Linford died in 1961.

Freida served in many capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Relief Society, Young Women and Primary. She was a member of EZ-Does-It Home Demonstration Club, Toastmistress, Gray/Pink Ladies and the Community Concert Board. She was named 1963’s Cassia County Mother of the Year and received special recognition from the Cassia County Fair Board for her prize-winning home canning in 1986. Most importantly, she was known for her selfless service, faith, endurance and love for family.

Survivors include four daughters, Linda (Joe) Newbry and Joan Allen of Twin Falls, Marjorie (Erik) Woodhouse of Oakley and Laura (Dan) Bradshaw of Eagle; 13 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Ivy Manning Brown and Thelma Manning Pace. Freida was preceded in death by her parents; husband; stillborn daughter; son-in-law, Joe Allen; and a great-grandson, Brady Orville Heiner. Her deceased siblings include William Mai, Della Weimer, Mary Martin, Fred Mai, Lydia Miller, Sam Mai, Alex Mai, Pauline Wenz Perkins, Sara Mauer, Clara Payne Pitts and Rose Williamson.

The family extends sincere appreciation to IHC Home Health and Hospice caregivers for their loving care, kindness and friendship.

A service is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at the Oakley LDS Stake Center in Oakley. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley at 3 p.m. Viewings will be held Thursday, Sept. 29, at Morrison Funeral Home, 188 S. Highway 24 in Rupert, from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral service Friday in Oakley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mini-Cassia Community Concert Association, 991 Sandy Glen Lane, Burley, ID 83318.

Grama Manning, Mom, Callan, Courtney, East 2011

Grama Manning & East 2009

Grama Manning, Karston, and East 2009

Mom, Grama Allen, Grama Manning, Easton, Courtney 2008

Tyson, Grama, Courtney 2010

The boys and I traveled to Idaho and back today for my Great Grandma's funeral. How many kids can say they were at their Great Great Grandma's funeral? I thought that was pretty cool for my boys. Some of my memories of Grama include:

Her Thanksgiving pies (and one particular instance where she forced me to eat rhubarb pie at her house. No one else was there so I have no witnesses and no one believes me.)

Dressing up in the clothes in her attic and her letting us take some things home from her attic when we left her house.

Her tiny house altogether: there were gold flakes in the white door handles, I remember how it smelled, I remember picking raspberries and putting them in empty ice cream tubs, hanging on the gates of the horse corrals... I remember lots about that house, which surprises me.

Her cards-she always took the time to write long personal messages on birthday cards.

And lots more, I don't have the time to think of everything right now, but just know she was loved and we're happy she's in a happy place!