|
|
1923 - 2007
 Rev. Harold Louis Mann passed from this life into God‘s full presence at St. Mary‘s Hospital on May 4th, after having suffered a stroke on Sunday April 29th.
He was born in 1923 the first son of Louis and Beatrice Mann at Snover, Mi. He grew up on a farm with two younger brothers, Dale (Helene) of Snover and Larry (Judy) of Enid, Ok, and one sister Ila (Ray) Greer, of Cedar Rapids, Ia. His siblings survive him.
He received his BS degree from North Central College, Naperville, Ill. and the Evangelical Theological Seminary and was ordained in the United Methodist Church. He pastured churches in Michigan at Waterloo, Monroe First, Ann Arbor Calvary. Battle Creek Trinity, St Louis First, Greenville First, and Lakeview UCC.
He was also a carpenter and built their first home in Naperville, Ill. when attending NCC, and their retirement home in rural Lakeview, Mi. over a period of several years. This was his hobby which he enjoyed. He moved to Clark Retirement Community independent living in 1997 with his wife Norma (Bauman) who survives him along with their four children: Eric (Becky) Mann of W. Lafayette, In, Steven Mann of East Lansing, Mi, Marie (Bob) Shrum of St. Johns, Mi, and Doris Mann of Lansing, Mi; four Grandchildren: Matthew (Sara Lee) Mann of W. Lafeyette. Sara (Blake) Stillwill of Lavonia, Mi, Karin Shrum and her fiancée Charles Root of Lansing, and Jacob Shrum of St. Johns; three great grandchildren: Patric Sparks, Tieren Mann, and Erilyn Mann all of W. Lafayette, In.
He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law Bob and Bea Horton, and Gladys Bauman of Grand Rapids, Bob and Paddy Bauman , of Ottumwa, Ia, Beulah Werner, of Mason, Ohio, and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 10th at Clark Retirement Community. The service will be held in the Clark Chapel. There will be visitation with the family at 1 pm, the service at 2 pm with a reception following. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Clark Foundation for Benevolent care. For information on how to donate check their web page http://www.clarkretirement.org/Foundation.html Or, call a member of the Foundation staff at (616) 452-1568. |
|
There are currently 13 condolences.
1
Sunday May 20, 2012 at
6:56 AM
|
-1'
|
| |
1
Sunday May 20, 2012 at
1:12 AM
|
-1'
|
| |
1
Friday May 18, 2012 at
8:54 PM
|
-1'
|
| |
Jeanne L. Diver
Saturday May 19, 2007 at
3:50 PM
|
Helo Doris,
I was so sorry to hear of your sad news about your Dad. Monica forwarded your e-mail so the rest of us could read it and know what a difficult time you went through. I hope you and your family are staying strong for each other.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers have and still do go out to you and your family during this difficult time. No one is ever prepared for this and I hope you all get through this the best you can. Stay strong, Doris, and take good care of yourself!
Always,
Jeanne
|
| |
Anna Rabine
Wednesday May 9, 2007 at
6:01 PM
|
Norma and family,
I am so sorry to learn of the death of your husband and father Rev. Harold Mann. I enjoyed knowing and helping you both at Clark. I regret I will be unaable to attend the memorial service. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during your time of grief.
Anna Rabine, former Clark nurse
|
| |
Jenny Wysocki
Wednesday May 9, 2007 at
4:33 PM
|
I am thinking of you and yours. I believe what Karin said is true. Celebrate his life, and you all will find your healing!
|
| |
Pennie Gammage
Wednesday May 9, 2007 at
1:40 PM
|
Doris:
Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family. May good memories of your father help heal your sorrow. God bless you all.
|
| |
Ruth Reynolds
Tuesday May 8, 2007 at
9:49 PM
|
To Doris and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Hugs and prayers
Ruthie
|
| |
Mary Louise Avery
Tuesday May 8, 2007 at
4:05 PM
|
My hear goes out to Norma and all of the family. Every single person I have met from this family has been warm and friendly. I know Rev. Mann will be welcomed into heaven with many angels as he served his Lord and Church faithfully for many years. It has been a pleasure to know him, Norma and the Hortons for several years. Love Mary Louise
|
| |
Karen Humphrey
Tuesday May 8, 2007 at
9:53 AM
|
Doris and Family - I am so sorry for your loss and want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
|
| |
David and Lorri McGowan
Sunday May 6, 2007 at
9:25 PM
|
Dear Norma and Family,
We celebrate the homecoming of Harold and ask God to comfort all of you during this time. He was a wonderful pastor and friend. We will always have fond memories of picnics shared at your cottage and many good times together. Heaven is surely celebrating his arrival.
Love and prayers,
David and Lorri
|
| |
Barb & Kirk Perry
Saturday May 5, 2007 at
9:23 PM
|
We were so sorry to hear of Rev. Mann's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Norma. We have many great memories of when you two were at our Greenville Church!
Love and Prayers,
Barb & Kirk Perry
|
| |
shelly donnan sears
Saturday May 5, 2007 at
5:18 PM
|
so sorry to hear of rev. mann's death knew him many many years at st. louis united methodist church as he watched us kids grow up and also married my husband and i some 25 years ago may god bless you and your family. all god's love shelly donnan sears and family
|
| |
|
