Paul "Pete" W. McManus Obituary (1928 - 2012)

Age 83, died on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at his residence under the care of Sparrow Hospice. Born June 18, 1928 in Okemos, MI.; the son of Robert and Alice (Smith) McManus. Paul moved with his family at the age of 5 to the family farm in rural Eaton Rapids. He graduated from the Eaton Rapids High School, class of 1948. Paul worked the family Dairy farm following graduation until he was no longer able too. He loved animals and had all kinds of pets around the farm. Paul enjoyed traveling especially to the Upper Peninsula. He was preceded in death by his parents, and oldest brother Alden. Surviving are his brothers and sisters, Jack McManus of Eaton Rapids, Russell McManus of Eaton Rapids, Esther Harris of Eaton Rapids, Douglas McManus of Charlotte, Beverly (Mo) Boyer of Munising and Dennis McManus of Eaton Rapids; sister-in-law, Maudie McManus of Eaton Rapids; several nieces and nephews; best and closest friend, Kevin & Diana Baldwin and the entire Baldwin family. Funeral services for Paul will be Wednesday, May 23 at 1:00 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County Animal Shelter in memory of Paul McManus.