Margaret Ann Manning was born August 20, 1938, in Akron, Iowa. To loving parents Alvin A. Manning and Helen M. Curry.

Sibling: Lois Madison and Arden Manning

Margarets parents moved the family to Vancouver, Washington in 1942. She grew up in Fruit Valley. Margaret graduated from Providence Academy in 1956.

After graduation Margaret worked for Nabisco in Portland, Oregon as an Accounting and Billing Clerk until she retired. Margaret had many coworkers that she remained friends with her entire life.

Margaret was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Margarets love for her family was undying. She often said, "I couldn't have asked for better children". The feeling was mutual mom. Margaret had a great sense of humor. She was an avid gardener, cook and loved her cats and grand dogs.

Margaret was a parish member at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for many years. Margaret loved her catholic faith and believed it helped her through difficult times in her life.

Margaret is survived by her children: Kathleen Fakler (Scott), Cheryl Starr (Zachary) and Jeffrey Deacon (Julie)

Grandchildren: Jessica Jacobs, Jennifer England, Joseph Burnell, Jacob Deacon, Benjamin Fakler, Lauren Fakler.

Great Grandchildren: Kaleah England, Kaden England, Lola England, Jocelyn Jacobs, Rylan Deacon, Jaelyn Deacon and nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by sons: Scott Deacon, 9/2/2009 and Steven Deacon 10/20/2012.

Reception Open House to be held in the Pastoral Center at:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Friday May 22nd 11:00-12:45

Memorial Service to be held:
Friday May 22nd @ 1:00 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
4723 NW Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98663

Committal:
Friday May 22nd @ 2:30 pm
Mother Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Vancouver/St. James Acres
1401 E. 29th Street
Vancouver, WA 98663