Manning, Thomas Walter Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Saturday February 13, 2021. Beloved husband for 55 years of Pam Manning (nee Martin). Loving father of Nicholas (Patti) Manning, Cary (Stephanie) Manning, Brooke (Tim) Eiler, Ashleigh (Ron) Macke, Quinn (Frank) Williams, and Kendell (Brad) Fletchall. Dearest grandfather of Nineteen. A beloved and loving man for God, husband, father, Poppy, friend, teacher and coach.
Visitation at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church: 5020 Rhodes Ave. St. Louis, MO 63109 on Thursday February 18, from 9:30 AM until Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Missouri Right to Life ( https://www.missourilife.org/memory-501c4/ )or Bishop DuBourg High School (D.B. Forever) ( https://giving.archstl.org/product/bishop-dubourg-high-school-db-forever-fund ) KUTIS CITY SERVICE. The Mass will be live streamed at https://olsorrows.org/
You left way to fast and way to soon. We know that was not your plan but that was left in God’s master plan. God must of needed a teacher or a coach with you He got both.We all have a beginning we all will have and end. It’s what you do with the middle that matters most and that God will say. You done well my son Welcome Home to Heaven. Always loved never forgotten The body may be gone but the memories will always live on.
Wishing Nick, Patti, Mackenzie, Sydney, Tierney, Reece and Tristan, along with family and friends our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father and grandfather. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Love from The Bond family
Dear Pam. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathy to you and your beautiful family in this time of grief. God bless and strengthen you. Joe and Dorothy McKenna
Pam and family,
We are all so sad to learn of Tom’s passing. He was a wonderful example of a good Christian family man. We hope you and all the kids and grandkids revel in the cherished memories of fun times with him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack and Margo
We are so sorry for your loss. Hoping you can find moments of peace in the days ahead.
Hugs to you Stephanie, Ella, and family. I am sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man, father, and grandfather.
You and your family will be in my heart and prayers during this time of unimaginable sorrow.
I was very sorry to learn of Tom’s death. He was such an excellent colleague at Bishop DuBourg: hardworking, helpful, responsible, fun sense of humor, loved the kids, and was a leader among the faculty. I will pray for Pam, their children and grandchildren during this time of loss and grief. May God grant him the reward of his faith: eternal life.
So very sorry for your loss. He was a special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My deepest condolences to the Manning family, Tom Manning was my daughter’s coach@bishop dubourg. He was very loved and respected.
Best running buddy, friend, former neighbor, fellow coach, good man.
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.”
Pericles
Peace brother
Ken Finnerty
I am so sorry for your loss Manning family. Mr. Manning was one of my favorite teachers at DB and encouraged my love for history. He always brought a smile to my face and was very encouraging.
Mr Manning was my coach and teacher during my time at DuBourg (2002 graduate). He was the best coach, teacher, and mentor. He gave me the confidence to succeed on the track as well as in the classroom and in life. Being a member of his team was one of my best high school memories. He was also a fantastic teacher! His history class was the best class I took at DB. I’m praying for your family during this time. Tom Manning was a inspiration to all and will be greatly missed!
Nick,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Frank
In my life I have never had a kinder teacher challenge me more and still support my dreams of the future. Mr. Manning was a faithful and loving man and I will remember him as such until the day I die.
Mr. Manning coached me in cross country and track. He is a man that impacted my life in so many ways. I am so grateful to have known him! My condolences to the whole family, this is such a huge loss to the whole DuBourg community.
He was the best person I have ever met. I am so sorry. My deepest condolences.
Nick, family and friends of Tom. I was heartbroken when I heard the news. While I didn’t know Tom, I work with Nick and have had the pleasure of seeing Tom and Pam’s comments on our company social pages. I am very sorry for your loss. It sounds like he had his priorities right and lived for others. Rest in God’s arms and know you are in my prayers.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, we hold onto the happy memories that were shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us. My prayers are with the entire Manning family.
McGlinn family wishes the Manning’s, extended family, and friends of Mr. Manning all the peace and comfort possible at this time. Sending love from KC. You are all in our family prayers.
Nick, Patti & entire Manning Family,
So saddened to hear of this loss.
May Tom know all the promises of heaven. Peace to all, Janet Hurt
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was such a kind and good husband, father and grandfather. Cherish all of your wonderful memories together. Pam you and all your family are in our prayers.
Our condolences Pam. Tom was such a lovely man.
I was so saddened to hear of Thomas Manning’s passing. He was my history teacher my junior year (2012 graduate). Every day before class he would give all the students fist bumps. One day I decided to make up a special handshake with him that we would do before every class. High School was a challenging time for me. Mr. Manning was one of the people at Bishop DuBourg that went above and beyond to make sure I was doing okay and always made me smile. I am grateful for the positive impact he made on my time at high school. I am so sorry for your loss.
My heart goes out to the whole family. Mr.Manning was an amazing person and an even better teacher. He was always willing to lend an ear and offer advice whenever I needed it. I know I am not alone when I say that he made a positive impact on my life. I am so sorry for the family’s loss.
Pam and family, you are all in my prayers. Tom was an amazing man to work with at Bishop DuBuurg. He made everyone around him better. He gave so much by his dedication and compassion.
Brooke and Family,
Sending much love and prayers to all of you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in your faith, family, loved ones and the beautiful memories you shared.All our love
Pamela & Steve Ambrus
Mr. Manning was my cross country coach at Bishop DuBourg. He inspired so many of his students not only during high school but throughout our lives. He was an incredible leader, role model, and support. I think of him every time I run, especially when I’m getting tired. Mr. Manning taught me to keep going! My prayers go out to his family as I can only imagine the pain they’re going through. The world is a much better place for having Mr. Manning in it, and we will never forget him or the lessons he taught us.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Manning family.
I was greatly saddened to hear of your passing. You were an amazing educator and I will never forget you. Fly high.
We were deeply saddened to learn of Tom’s passing away. Sending prayers and love to Pam and all the family.
My deepest condolences. Rest in Peace. My daughter’s basketball coach.
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of a beloved husband,father, grandfather and brother. May he rest in heavenly peace with God and his angels.
Mr. Manning was an amazing person to not only learn from, but work with.
My deepest condolences to the Manning family.
Pam and family and DB Family
My prayers for each of you as we all mourn the loss of this wonderful man.
Always with a smile he got me out of many a technological jam.
I will always remember his smile and gentle spirit.
What a loss
Pam and family – Sorry to hear about the loss of Tom. May the Love of friends and family carry you though your grief. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nick please accept condolences on the passing of your father. We pray that God will continue to bless and your family with his peace and love.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr Manning. He was my government teacher (2006 grad) and he was always a warm, smiling face I looked forward to seeing in the halls. He was a friend and supporter of many; he was very loved at DB. I am thinking of your family, wishing you comfort and love.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Manning family. I’ll always remember Mr. Manning’s high fives and the Blues discussions we used to have. You are all in my prayers.
Pam and Family, so saddened to learn of great loss. May you feel the many embraces of so many who hold you in prayer and in their hearts now and in the days of ahead.
Mr. Manning was an amazing coach and teacher. Being on his cross country team at Bishop DuBourg gave me some of the happiest memories. The lessons he taught us in the class room and on our runs will stay with me forever. My deepest condolences to the Manning family.
A privilege to have worked with Tom.
A truly good and gentle man
Brooke and family – we’re keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and wishing you much peace, comfort and love.
Pam, Nick, Patti and the entire Manning family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you with deepest condolences during this difficult time. I have nothing but fond memories of the kind, respectful man that Mr. Manning was. He has clearly touched the lives of many.
Pam and family, so very sorry for such a heartbreaking loss. Tom and family have always been wonderful across-the-street neighbors and Tom’s presence has always been both reassuring and inspiring to me. I will very much miss him. Know that everyone is in my and Lila’s prayers.
Words can’t describe how sorry we are at this loss. You’re in our prayers.
He was truly a thoughtful, caring and gentle human being. He was truly dedicated to his profession and to life. He had a positive presence in so many lives. I know he help me through many difficult times. I am proud to say I was helped by him. To the Manning family I know it is a terrible loss but you were so lucky to have had him in your life. Love and prayers!
Teaching in the classroom next to Tom for several years gave me a privileged insight to a teacher dedicated to his profession and to his students. Before school and in between classes we could always have a moment of levity and support. Whether it was the way he related to students in a kind and sympathetic manner or the knowledge of his subject, he was a role model for all of us. Our prayers for Pam and his family.
MANNING FAMILY .. My condolences to you on the passing of your Father, Husband / Teacher / Coach / Counselor / Colleague / Neighbor / Friend.
Love is immortality. Love is one. Love is the whole. Love is an endless sea that you fall into. And once you fall into it, you can’t fall out.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Your Father is gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. May the cherished memories of your Dad, and the love of family, continue to surround you and give you strength in the days and years ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you to assuage the grief of your family – BUT – Grief never ends .. it changes .. it’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of Faith – It’s the price of Love …
May his memory be eternal.
Sorry to hear you have left this earth so soon,Tom. I will never forget having the honor of being a part of the track coaching team with you at DuBourg 1999-2002. I learned so much from you!
I’m so happy I was able to call him my teacher at one time. Mr. Manning was the nicest, most easy-going man I’ve ever met. My condolences to go out to his family, and may he rest in peace.
Prayers for the Manning family. Tom was a wonderful colleague and giving teacher.
Deepest Condolences ! So very sorry for your loss . As a substitute at DuBourg it was always a pleasure to work with , greet , and be greeted by Tom . What an amazing gentleman ! I will truly miss him.
Dear Pam and children,
We were so terribly shocked and saddened to hear of Toms sudden passing. One of the nicest guys for sure and a good family man. You will be in our prayers as you go through these difficult days ahead. Know that Tomis in heaven taking care of his family and watching out for all of you.
To the Manning Family – I can’t tell you how sad I was when told of Tom’s passing – What a Great person – For me, Tom was a big part of the Kutis Girl’s Basketball Program – The practices in those hot gyms, the trips to Florida on those “broken down busses – The leadership & maturity he brought to the whole program – I may not have seen him much after the Kutis Program, but I feel good that because of the program, he found his “true” calling in life as a teacher, coach and mentor to so many students – Last, I was inspired by how great a husband and dad he was – I truly will never forget you Tom, I only hope that God let’s me join you and Ben someday, so we can coach Kutis basketball again –
RL
To the Manning family. I did not see the obituary until I saw a note in the Bishop DuBourg alumni news. He helped coach my daughter in the Kutis basketball program.
I taught at St. Mary’s High school for 50 years and would often see Tom at events. Tom was so nice and was obviously loved by his students. Again so sorry for your loss and will pray for Tom and your family.
Sincerely
Francis Sohm
I want to express my sincere condolences to friends and family of Mr. Tom Manning. I learned of this news last month, but not sure I got to express my condolences here. I have fond memories of Mr. Manning’s presence at cross country and track practices. He was consistently kind and caring in his demeanor. I feel so grateful to have known this wonderful person, who was also a wonderful coach! I will remember Mr. Manning’s family and also the Dubourg family in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Brad Ellebrecht
Dubourg class of 2001
❤ Dear Pam and Family…
I just came across a FB notice today about the sudden loss of Sweet Tom.
What a Magnificent Man who left such an Awesome Legacy to family, friends, and every community he touched.
Tom was called Home to be with Jesus, but I know he will Always be your Special Valentine. ❤ Know that you all have my sincere condolences and are in my fervent prayers.