Jay Manning 1934-2018 Jay Manning, 84, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from the effects of Parkinson's Disease at his home in Orem, Utah.  Born May 31, 1934 at the family home in Lehi, Utah to Harry "Hud" Gilbert and Georgida Udall Manning.  Jay grew up and attended school in Lehi where he held many offices such as Student Body and Seminary Presidents.  He excelled in all sports.  As Captain of the football team, taking State in football two consecutive years, and excelled best as a softball pitcher.  He went on to attend U of U, Salt Lake City, and BYU, Provo. Jay was a member of the LDS Church and served an honorable mission in the Northern States Mission which included Nauvoo. He served as Elder's Quorum President, Ward Clerk and High Priest Group Leader. Together Jay and Bonnie served as ordinance workers at the Timpanogos Temple, American Fork. Jay married Valdess Kay Sabey.  They divorced.  Together they had a daughter, Vicki Kay (Lee) Strickland, and sons Bart Jay and Wade Arthur.  Grandchildren: Jacee (Sage) Strasburg, Lindsey (Ryan) Olsen, Chase Strickland, Jeramy and Zach Manning. Gr-Grandchildren: Kendall, Kambree (twins), McKay, Jaxson, Brooklynn, Brynlee, Wyatt, Evalyn. Jay married Bonnie Lou Bigler, his eternal companion of 47 years, November 24, 1972 in Elko, Nevada, later sealed in the Provo Temple.  Jay gained another family:  Jeanne Lou (Randy) Maxfield, Jeff Larry (Trish, companion) Christensen and niece Annie (Chad) Anderson.  Grandchildren: Jason, Josh, Kalee, Sarai and Angelina, Gordo, Pio, Junior (Maria). Gr-Grandchildren: McKylee, Korbin and Kinzlee. Tashlyn & Jayden and many dear nieces and nephews from both marriages. Jay was a hard worker, working for the farmers around Lehi, Auto Parts Service, Hercules Powder Company, Larsen's Gas station, Construction and Cement and retired after 35 years at US Geneva Steel as Security Guard and Brick Mason. Jay was a member of the Utah National Guard receiving his training at Fort Ord, California. He was ever so proud of his pioneer ancestry G-Great Grandfather Jacob Hamblin from his mother's family. Hamblin was a great spiritual peacemaker with the Indians throughout the west and recognized through many books and historical sites. Jay had hobbies. He raised show horses and his horses won many blue ribbons and trophies. He participated in rodeos and riding bulls, even playing the part of the "clown". He continued following rodeo performances and cowboys in person and on TV. Jay was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching and following BYU and many professional football, baseball, and basketball teams. He coached his sons in little league for many years. He had a nice boat and enjoyed taking family and friend skiing, fishing and to Lake Powell. He loved hunting elk, deer and pheasants, 4-wheeling and camping out. He enjoyed playing horseshoe and won many trophies. He tooled many personalized leather belts. And he loved to travel with Bonnie, going on many cruises and to many countries. Jay is the middle child of brothers Dean (Marilyn) Chilton, Neil (Verla) Manning, sisters LuAnn (Myron) Carlson, Jena (Ken) Glover, and Lura (Paul) Hardman.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son Bart, grandson Josh, brothers Dean and Neil. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Suncrest 6 th Ward, 893 West 130 North, Orem, Utah.  Viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services.  Interment, Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem.  We are grateful to the One Care Hospice staff; Sydney, Rachel, and Cristi for their loving care.