BECKY MANNING

REBECCA “BECKY” MANNING 1953 – 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Manning passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the age of 70 years, beloved wife of Peter Manning of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory two children, Greg Manning and Heather (Clayton) O’Bear and her daughter-in-law Kayla Reamsbottom; one grandson George Manning and two step grandchildren Jace Bueckert and Rayne Beuckert; three brothers, Mike (Leslie) Bryan, John (Jewel) Bryan and Owen Bryan as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased her son George on June 12, 2023, and by her parents Trudy and Gregory Bryan.

Becky grew up in Courtney, BC in a loving family home as the eldest to her three brothers. Her childhood included trips to the beach, heading to the mainland to visit family, a cat named George, and meeting Peter in her teen years. After several years of dating, Becky and Peter embarked on a hitch-hiking trip across Canada in 1973. They made it all the way to Newfoundland and, on the return trip they stopped in Medicine Hat, Alberta to visit some of Becky’s family. They never finished the rest of the trip. Becky and Peter found work and a place to live in the town they have called home since.

In 1976, Becky and Peter bought their home and were married. In 1977, they welcomed their first son, followed in 1979 by their daughter, and in 1985 by their second son. Becky was a dedicated mother who always found a way to entertain and engage her young family. There was homemade playdoh, crafts, baking, fabulous handmade costumes, creative birthday cakes, and open doors and fridge to many of her kids’ friends and families. Becky had an adventurous spirit that would take her and anyone with her to beautiful swimming holes, camping all over Alberta and BC, skiing, parasailing, and anything else she thought would be fun. She was fun loving, happy and had a wonderful sense of humor. Becky enjoyed an 18 year career at Oxenbury Optical as a dispensing optician.

Becky loved to travel and learn about the land and places she would visit. Along with Peter she travelled all over western Canada and into the USA. Many of these trips were on their motorcycle, or in their truck and camper. Several trips were with friends or included visits with family or going to events such as weddings. They loved to travel together. In 2005, she went on a trip to Europe with her mother; she brought home some great treasures, many photos, a once in a lifetime experience.

In 2008, Becky was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 55. She remained at home for five years after diagnosis, with Peter as her caregiver. During this time, she was happy, they continued to travel, but eventually she had to go to a home. Becky spent the last several years of her life at Haven View, in the Sunnyside Care Centre where she was well cared for until her passing. The family would like to thank the Caregivers at Haven View, Sunnyside Care Centre.

The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select the YouTube (arrow). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, #101, 1201 Kingsway Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2Y2.
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