Harold Aubrey McManus went home to be with his Lord on April 2, 2005. He was born to Marjorie and Aubrey (Mick) McManus on September 23, 1942, in the small town of Stanley, Wisconsin. He joined his sister Colleen in a closely knit family, where he learned strong family values at an early age, and practiced them all of his life. His relationship with his sister, Colleen and her husband, Bob has grown stronger over the years, and he enjoyed their love and companionship.
His mother has also been a source of great strength and example to him and he loved her dearly. He always appreciated the gift of life and her love. Harold was originally raised in Gilman, Wisconsin, and never tired of telling stories about his years there. Stories centered on the old-fashioned soda fountain that his parents owned, the family hardware store that his Uncle Glenn owned, and his Uncle Duane and the wonders of the Ford garage where he sold both cars and tractors. He enjoyed memories of family outings, cousins to play with, and life in that small town of just 500 people. The family later moved to the town of Oregon, Wisconsin, and moved again in 1956 to Fullerton, California, where Harold graduated in 1960 from Fullerton High School. He continued his education completing several years of college, and earning an AA degree in Business Administration, while also working for Gemco stores, a large retail chain.
Harold continued to live in Southern California for many years, and during that time, he married, and later, became the proud father of his eldest daughter. She remained the apple of his eye, and a source of great pride, joy, and love throughout his life. She and her loving husband have brought four incredible grandchildren into Harold's life. They have been their Grandpa's favorite source of pictures, laughter, and stories. He loved to hear what they were doing, and see pictures of their family trips and celebrations.
Harold's youngest daughter, who was born several years after his eldest, has been estranged for several years, and his hope to see her, her husband, and their son during his last year was not realized. He continued to love her very much.
When Harold's first marriage ended, he spent every opportunity keeping the relationships with his daughters as rich and full as possible. He continued to work in wholesale and retail sales for various companies, and was hired by Vita Fresh Vitamin Company, a manufacturer, operating out of Garden Grove, California. He worked there for more than eleven years, traveling to military bases all over the United States. He often remarked that there were only two states that he missed.
While working at Vita Fresh, he met and married his wife of more than twenty-five years, Robin, in 1979. They created a blended family, with Harold becoming a father to Robin's son, and Robin, another mom to his two daughters. During their marriage, their love, companionship, and family were always treasured.
In 1987, soon after their son's graduation, they received a gift of land from Harold's parents. The land in the Cal Pines mountains was a chance for adventure and an opportunity that they couldn't resist. They longed to leave southern California's congestion and smog, and be pioneers in the wilderness. They stayed under the tall trees living their dream for more than ten years. The adventure always involved several snow shovels, four wheel drive, and a great deal of challenge and laughter. The wonders of nature were everywhere.
In 1997, for health reasons, they had their home moved, fourteen miles down the mountain to its present location in the Castle Rock area. They started a new forest, at a lower altitude, and found the lower snow levels, and good neighbors a blessing.
Son James remained a bachelor, and continues working hard to grow his company in San Francisco. He always took the time to support Harold with love, laughter, and encouragement. Harold loved him and always enjoyed their easy camaraderie.
Until his retirement several years ago, Harold continued to work for Four Seasons Supply, with people that he loved in the hardware store. At one time or another during the week, he thought he saw about everyone in town. That suited him fine.
He also had fond memories of his many years with the Cal Pines Volunteer Fire Department, where driving and cleaning the Water Tender Fire Truck became his great hobby. He enjoyed the feeling of pride as he worked with those special men, giving something of value back to the community that he loved so much. He recently received a plaque of appreciation for his service to the Department.
In 1996 Harold was diagnosed with brain cancer, and as was his nature, chose to fight. He was in the fight of his life for more than ten years. When he ran out of weapons, he used courage, determination, and an unwavering faith in God to sustain him. He was daily encouraged by the prayers, the love and the generous gifts of time of his friends and family. When he couldn't walk any further, God carried him, and when he asked, that last time in the hospital, God took him home. The lessons that he taught us are many. He will be greatly missed on this earth, and we celebrate his life, and thank God that we were privileged to know him. He is survived by most of those mentioned above, and we'll never forget him. He has helped make us better people.
Please join us all in a Celebration of Life Service, at Faith Baptist Church, Saturday, April 9, 2005, at 10 a.m. A burial service will follow at the Alturas Cemetery, and we will return to Faith Baptist Church after that for a Pot Luck Reception.
His mother has also been a source of great strength and example to him and he loved her dearly. He always appreciated the gift of life and her love. Harold was originally raised in Gilman, Wisconsin, and never tired of telling stories about his years there. Stories centered on the old-fashioned soda fountain that his parents owned, the family hardware store that his Uncle Glenn owned, and his Uncle Duane and the wonders of the Ford garage where he sold both cars and tractors. He enjoyed memories of family outings, cousins to play with, and life in that small town of just 500 people. The family later moved to the town of Oregon, Wisconsin, and moved again in 1956 to Fullerton, California, where Harold graduated in 1960 from Fullerton High School. He continued his education completing several years of college, and earning an AA degree in Business Administration, while also working for Gemco stores, a large retail chain.
Harold continued to live in Southern California for many years, and during that time, he married, and later, became the proud father of his eldest daughter. She remained the apple of his eye, and a source of great pride, joy, and love throughout his life. She and her loving husband have brought four incredible grandchildren into Harold's life. They have been their Grandpa's favorite source of pictures, laughter, and stories. He loved to hear what they were doing, and see pictures of their family trips and celebrations.
Harold's youngest daughter, who was born several years after his eldest, has been estranged for several years, and his hope to see her, her husband, and their son during his last year was not realized. He continued to love her very much.
When Harold's first marriage ended, he spent every opportunity keeping the relationships with his daughters as rich and full as possible. He continued to work in wholesale and retail sales for various companies, and was hired by Vita Fresh Vitamin Company, a manufacturer, operating out of Garden Grove, California. He worked there for more than eleven years, traveling to military bases all over the United States. He often remarked that there were only two states that he missed.
While working at Vita Fresh, he met and married his wife of more than twenty-five years, Robin, in 1979. They created a blended family, with Harold becoming a father to Robin's son, and Robin, another mom to his two daughters. During their marriage, their love, companionship, and family were always treasured.
In 1987, soon after their son's graduation, they received a gift of land from Harold's parents. The land in the Cal Pines mountains was a chance for adventure and an opportunity that they couldn't resist. They longed to leave southern California's congestion and smog, and be pioneers in the wilderness. They stayed under the tall trees living their dream for more than ten years. The adventure always involved several snow shovels, four wheel drive, and a great deal of challenge and laughter. The wonders of nature were everywhere.
In 1997, for health reasons, they had their home moved, fourteen miles down the mountain to its present location in the Castle Rock area. They started a new forest, at a lower altitude, and found the lower snow levels, and good neighbors a blessing.
Son James remained a bachelor, and continues working hard to grow his company in San Francisco. He always took the time to support Harold with love, laughter, and encouragement. Harold loved him and always enjoyed their easy camaraderie.
Until his retirement several years ago, Harold continued to work for Four Seasons Supply, with people that he loved in the hardware store. At one time or another during the week, he thought he saw about everyone in town. That suited him fine.
He also had fond memories of his many years with the Cal Pines Volunteer Fire Department, where driving and cleaning the Water Tender Fire Truck became his great hobby. He enjoyed the feeling of pride as he worked with those special men, giving something of value back to the community that he loved so much. He recently received a plaque of appreciation for his service to the Department.
In 1996 Harold was diagnosed with brain cancer, and as was his nature, chose to fight. He was in the fight of his life for more than ten years. When he ran out of weapons, he used courage, determination, and an unwavering faith in God to sustain him. He was daily encouraged by the prayers, the love and the generous gifts of time of his friends and family. When he couldn't walk any further, God carried him, and when he asked, that last time in the hospital, God took him home. The lessons that he taught us are many. He will be greatly missed on this earth, and we celebrate his life, and thank God that we were privileged to know him. He is survived by most of those mentioned above, and we'll never forget him. He has helped make us better people.
Please join us all in a Celebration of Life Service, at Faith Baptist Church, Saturday, April 9, 2005, at 10 a.m. A burial service will follow at the Alturas Cemetery, and we will return to Faith Baptist Church after that for a Pot Luck Reception.
Harold Aubrey McManus went home to be with his Lord on April 2, 2005. He was born to Marjorie and Aubrey (Mick) McManus on September 23, 1942, in the small town of Stanley, Wisconsin. He joined his sister Colleen in a closely knit family, where he learned strong family values at an early age, and practiced them all of his life. His relationship with his sister, Colleen and her husband, Bob has grown stronger over the years, and he enjoyed their love and companionship.
His mother has also been a source of great strength and example to him and he loved her dearly. He always appreciated the gift of life and her love. Harold was originally raised in Gilman, Wisconsin, and never tired of telling stories about his years there. Stories centered on the old-fashioned soda fountain that his parents owned, the family hardware store that his Uncle Glenn owned, and his Uncle Duane and the wonders of the Ford garage where he sold both cars and tractors. He enjoyed memories of family outings, cousins to play with, and life in that small town of just 500 people. The family later moved to the town of Oregon, Wisconsin, and moved again in 1956 to Fullerton, California, where Harold graduated in 1960 from Fullerton High School. He continued his education completing several years of college, and earning an AA degree in Business Administration, while also working for Gemco stores, a large retail chain.
Harold continued to live in Southern California for many years, and during that time, he married, and later, became the proud father of his eldest daughter. She remained the apple of his eye, and a source of great pride, joy, and love throughout his life. She and her loving husband have brought four incredible grandchildren into Harold's life. They have been their Grandpa's favorite source of pictures, laughter, and stories. He loved to hear what they were doing, and see pictures of their family trips and celebrations.
Harold's youngest daughter, who was born several years after his eldest, has been estranged for several years, and his hope to see her, her husband, and their son during his last year was not realized. He continued to love her very much.
When Harold's first marriage ended, he spent every opportunity keeping the relationships with his daughters as rich and full as possible. He continued to work in wholesale and retail sales for various companies, and was hired by Vita Fresh Vitamin Company, a manufacturer, operating out of Garden Grove, California. He worked there for more than eleven years, traveling to military bases all over the United States. He often remarked that there were only two states that he missed.
While working at Vita Fresh, he met and married his wife of more than twenty-five years, Robin, in 1979. They created a blended family, with Harold becoming a father to Robin's son, and Robin, another mom to his two daughters. During their marriage, their love, companionship, and family were always treasured.
In 1987, soon after their son's graduation, they received a gift of land from Harold's parents. The land in the Cal Pines mountains was a chance for adventure and an opportunity that they couldn't resist. They longed to leave southern California's congestion and smog, and be pioneers in the wilderness. They stayed under the tall trees living their dream for more than ten years. The adventure always involved several snow shovels, four wheel drive, and a great deal of challenge and laughter. The wonders of nature were everywhere.
In 1997, for health reasons, they had their home moved, fourteen miles down the mountain to its present location in the Castle Rock area. They started a new forest, at a lower altitude, and found the lower snow levels, and good neighbors a blessing.
Son James remained a bachelor, and continues working hard to grow his company in San Francisco. He always took the time to support Harold with love, laughter, and encouragement. Harold loved him and always enjoyed their easy camaraderie.
Until his retirement several years ago, Harold continued to work for Four Seasons Supply, with people that he loved in the hardware store. At one time or another during the week, he thought he saw about everyone in town. That suited him fine.
He also had fond memories of his many years with the Cal Pines Volunteer Fire Department, where driving and cleaning the Water Tender Fire Truck became his great hobby. He enjoyed the feeling of pride as he worked with those special men, giving something of value back to the community that he loved so much. He recently received a plaque of appreciation for his service to the Department.
In 1996 Harold was diagnosed with brain cancer, and as was his nature, chose to fight. He was in the fight of his life for more than ten years. When he ran out of weapons, he used courage, determination, and an unwavering faith in God to sustain him. He was daily encouraged by the prayers, the love and the generous gifts of time of his friends and family. When he couldn't walk any further, God carried him, and when he asked, that last time in the hospital, God took him home. The lessons that he taught us are many. He will be greatly missed on this earth, and we celebrate his life, and thank God that we were privileged to know him. He is survived by most of those mentioned above, and we'll never forget him. He has helped make us better people.
Please join us all in a Celebration of Life Service, at Faith Baptist Church, Saturday, April 9, 2005, at 10 a.m. A burial service will follow at the Alturas Cemetery, and we will return to Faith Baptist Church after that for a Pot Luck Reception.
His mother has also been a source of great strength and example to him and he loved her dearly. He always appreciated the gift of life and her love. Harold was originally raised in Gilman, Wisconsin, and never tired of telling stories about his years there. Stories centered on the old-fashioned soda fountain that his parents owned, the family hardware store that his Uncle Glenn owned, and his Uncle Duane and the wonders of the Ford garage where he sold both cars and tractors. He enjoyed memories of family outings, cousins to play with, and life in that small town of just 500 people. The family later moved to the town of Oregon, Wisconsin, and moved again in 1956 to Fullerton, California, where Harold graduated in 1960 from Fullerton High School. He continued his education completing several years of college, and earning an AA degree in Business Administration, while also working for Gemco stores, a large retail chain.
Harold continued to live in Southern California for many years, and during that time, he married, and later, became the proud father of his eldest daughter. She remained the apple of his eye, and a source of great pride, joy, and love throughout his life. She and her loving husband have brought four incredible grandchildren into Harold's life. They have been their Grandpa's favorite source of pictures, laughter, and stories. He loved to hear what they were doing, and see pictures of their family trips and celebrations.
Harold's youngest daughter, who was born several years after his eldest, has been estranged for several years, and his hope to see her, her husband, and their son during his last year was not realized. He continued to love her very much.
When Harold's first marriage ended, he spent every opportunity keeping the relationships with his daughters as rich and full as possible. He continued to work in wholesale and retail sales for various companies, and was hired by Vita Fresh Vitamin Company, a manufacturer, operating out of Garden Grove, California. He worked there for more than eleven years, traveling to military bases all over the United States. He often remarked that there were only two states that he missed.
While working at Vita Fresh, he met and married his wife of more than twenty-five years, Robin, in 1979. They created a blended family, with Harold becoming a father to Robin's son, and Robin, another mom to his two daughters. During their marriage, their love, companionship, and family were always treasured.
In 1987, soon after their son's graduation, they received a gift of land from Harold's parents. The land in the Cal Pines mountains was a chance for adventure and an opportunity that they couldn't resist. They longed to leave southern California's congestion and smog, and be pioneers in the wilderness. They stayed under the tall trees living their dream for more than ten years. The adventure always involved several snow shovels, four wheel drive, and a great deal of challenge and laughter. The wonders of nature were everywhere.
In 1997, for health reasons, they had their home moved, fourteen miles down the mountain to its present location in the Castle Rock area. They started a new forest, at a lower altitude, and found the lower snow levels, and good neighbors a blessing.
Son James remained a bachelor, and continues working hard to grow his company in San Francisco. He always took the time to support Harold with love, laughter, and encouragement. Harold loved him and always enjoyed their easy camaraderie.
Until his retirement several years ago, Harold continued to work for Four Seasons Supply, with people that he loved in the hardware store. At one time or another during the week, he thought he saw about everyone in town. That suited him fine.
He also had fond memories of his many years with the Cal Pines Volunteer Fire Department, where driving and cleaning the Water Tender Fire Truck became his great hobby. He enjoyed the feeling of pride as he worked with those special men, giving something of value back to the community that he loved so much. He recently received a plaque of appreciation for his service to the Department.
In 1996 Harold was diagnosed with brain cancer, and as was his nature, chose to fight. He was in the fight of his life for more than ten years. When he ran out of weapons, he used courage, determination, and an unwavering faith in God to sustain him. He was daily encouraged by the prayers, the love and the generous gifts of time of his friends and family. When he couldn't walk any further, God carried him, and when he asked, that last time in the hospital, God took him home. The lessons that he taught us are many. He will be greatly missed on this earth, and we celebrate his life, and thank God that we were privileged to know him. He is survived by most of those mentioned above, and we'll never forget him. He has helped make us better people.
Please join us all in a Celebration of Life Service, at Faith Baptist Church, Saturday, April 9, 2005, at 10 a.m. A burial service will follow at the Alturas Cemetery, and we will return to Faith Baptist Church after that for a Pot Luck Reception.
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