Gary Manter Obituary

I never got to meet you, but all the pictures and stories I´ve heard, I feel like I know you. I´m 13 now, and I can´t imagine how mom (Corinne) and Titi (Erin) could have gone even a little bit of time without you, they love you so so so so much.

To Our Beloved Sons

Those we held in our arms for a little while we hold in our hearts forever.

Love you, miss you,

Mom and Dad

I never knew that going to a wedding could be so crushing. Thinking of the Daddy daughter dance I will never dance or who will possibly give me away. I am tortured each day by the things that you are missing until I realize that you're not mising them. You've got the best seat in the house. I miss you Daddy. Hope heaven is exactly what you expected and more. Love you.

Hi Gary,

Hope there is good shooting where you are...thanks for teaching me how to shoot. Good memories, my how the time drifts...

Peggy, Erin, Corrine, our condolances, we are thinking of you.

Here is a photo of Gary and friends fron 1973
left to right Rick Boyens, Mark VonRyan, Chris Jett, Janette Howe, Rob Knapp, Back to left Mark Kohler, Gary Manter, Jim Smith and Don Wootton. Mike Fish was not here I was in Lancaster at a boys home. It is not known who snaped the photo. It was a keg party at Peggy Ducey's home after her parents sold it.

We just had a small gathering in Las Vegas where Jim Smith, Chris Schwartz, Mike Fish, Peter Goethel and Don Wootton got together to recall or memories of one of our fondest friends. Love ya Bro and we knew you were there with us. photo provided by C. Jett (The Jett)

WHEN I SEE A BEE, I OFTEN THINK OF THE TIME I CALLED GARY BECAUSE WE HAD BEES IN OUR WALL. WE HAD A NICE CHAT ABOUT FAMILY AND FRIENDS. OUR JIM AND GARY HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE THEY WERE YOUNG IN CLAREMONT CALIFORNIA. GARY GAVE ME THE NAME OF A BEE COMPANY WHERE HE USED TO WORK HERE IN CA. THEY CAME , TOOK CARE OF THE BEE PROBLEM AND SPOKE VERY HIGHLY OF GARY.
TO GARY'S FAMILY, MAY YOUR MEMORIES OF GARY AND THE LOVE YOU SHARED ALWAYS BE A COMFORT TO YOU.

Gary,

Thanks for being a great freind to Jim, you will be missed, but never forgotton.

The Garden

God looked around His garden and He found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful He alsways takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering. He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyes, and whispered, "Peace be thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you the day God called you home.

Gary, How I do miss the calls from you. You always are in my thoughts and prayers. I do miss you my brother, hit them long and straight. Love you and miss you always.

Just reading all of the wonderful memories people have of my dad reminded me yet again of what a great person he was. We could talk on the phone for hours about nothing at all and he lived just down the road. He taught me so much about life and I hope that he knows how much I valued him. I miss you dad. Love you.

You are forever in my heart and have so shaped my world. You are missed.

Sure will miss our long talks of fishing, philosophy, spirituality and family. It hurt so much knowing the suffering you went through, but even though you will be missed terribly, you are finally at peace. You will always be in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. Will see you soon Gary.....We Love You!

Dude, I know your with Jesus now and at peace.
Gary and I had many cool times together a couple are. Playing poker and shooting pool at the House off Garey.
We used to cruise our motorcycles on Glendora Ridge Road. We would stop to enjoy the view, smoke a cig (Winston) and just talk. On a clear day you could see Catelina Island.
One time we went to Albuquerque New mexico to deliver a motor home Gary got paid to deliver them (cool huh) we met a couple of cool chicks and spent the whole day with them down by the river. Then we hitch-hiked home it was a cool adventure.
I will carry Gary's memory with me always.

I could always count on a phone call from you every year on my birthday. You never failed me. I remember you letting me drive the Camry up Bear Valley Road at over 100 MPH and we were laughing like crazy! I remember the birthday dinner at Chevys with the giant sombreros. I miss you terribly and I always will. Thank you for being the fabulous, caring Uncle that you were. I will cherish the memories I have of you. I miss you. I love you.
Love,
Squirrel

My dad could eat a hard shell taco in one bite, he could catch the biggest fish, and create the best smiles. My dad will forever hold a special spot in my heart, one that no one else could begin to scratch. I miss him each and everyday,but I'm glad his suffering is over. He's finally home.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Orb
We went through alot together over the years. Mostly good. I enjoyed every minute of it. I look forward to it again. Until then, I'll miss you.
Ton

I'm so sorry for your pain and suffering on earth, enjoy the fruits in Heaven.....we will always remember your smile and the man you are!

you will alway's share my foot steps

Gary was the best father, grandfather and father in law that a person could ever hope for. His family greatly misses and loves him.