Obituary

Larry was born to Melvin and Bernice (Linder) Manning. He attended Marietta Elementary and Shuksan Middle School and graduated from Bellingham High School with the class of 1971. He earned an Associates degree from WCC and certificate of HVAC from BVTI. He worked for his dad at NW Auto Body and Paint Shop. He also worked for Uniflite, and later had his own business as a house painter/window cleaner.
Larry was a caregiver to his mother from 2000-2002. In his younger years, he enjoyed motorcycle riding and skiing. He loved being with friends and family and his dachshunds and kitties. He enjoyed good times boating and crabbing with his cousins Garry and Jim. Larry was an excellent cook and even took classes in gourmet cooking. Larry was a hero to try and save his sister, Nancy, from a house fire that took her life, as well as his own.
Larry leaves behind his sister Judy Westerberg of Port Angeles, niece Darla McNulty of Port Angeles, niece Janet (Daniel) Downs of Burlington, great-nieces Angela Downs and Elaina Downs, great-nephews Jacob McNulty and Christian Downs, as well as numerous cousins. He will be greatly missed, but we, as believers, know that we will see him in Eternity.

Farewell Tribute Information

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held on Saturday, May 18th at 6:00 p.m. at Fairhaven Park in Bellingham.