Ruth Manning's Obituary
RUTH (Pflieger) MANNING
Ruth Manning went to be with the LORD on June 6, 2013. She was born in Stuttgart, Germany, February 21, 1922, the daughter of Rosa and Gottlob Pflieger. She moved from Deltona, FL, to Emeritus at Melbourne, an ALE, last November.
Ruth immigrated to America, with her family when she was 6 years old, and later met Walter Manning, whom she married In Jan 1939. They were together 45 years before Walter died in Jan 1984. Ruth taught at the Northeast Business Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Having been long-time residents of Philadelphia, Ruth and Walter moved to Cinnaminson, Ni, before settling in Deltona, FL, in 1970. Ruth's interests included: gardening, cooking, sewing, bowling, shooting, and fishing. For many years, she served as a Hospice volunteer. She was a ballroom dancer for 14 years, winning many awards for technical excellence, including the gowns she designed and constructed.
Family survivors include: daughter Carol M. Duffie of Orlando, and son Walter (wife Magdalene) of Palm Bay. Grandchildren include: Melinda L. Duffie of Columbus, MS; Dr. Elise Hondorp (husband Darryl) of Ann Arbor, MI, and Christopher Manning (wife Vanessa) of Melbourne, FL. Great grandchildren include: Grace Catherine and Rachel Lynn of Melbourne, along with Jonathan Tobias of Ann Arbor, MI.
Friends are invited to join with the family on June 22 at the Baldauff Funeral Home (located at 1233 Saxon Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763) to pay their final tribute to Ruth. The viewing, service, and burial will commence beginning at noon.
The following poem, Ruth's favorite, represents her final thoughts to those left behind.
I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS
When I am gone, release me, and let me go. I leave so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many good years. I gave you my love; you can only guess, how much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time that I travel on alone. So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart.
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