Beatrice Blanche Manns

Beatrice B. Manns, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Bea was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 8, 1925. She grew up in Milwaukee with her parents, three brothers and one sister. As young girl, she lived across the street from a movie theater and loved to watch all the latest movies, especially musicals with Gene Kelly. She enjoyed picnics with her family during the summer. Beatrice also enjoyed going to dances and this is where she met her husband, Joseph Manns. They were married on October 21,1950.

Beatrice lived in multiple locations over the years and she spent time as a homemaker, restaurant owner, hotel manager, and apartment manager. She was an active member of the Port Orchard Eagles club for many years and a member of the First Lutheran Church. She enjoyed many activities such as traveling, bowling, gardening, reading, and cooking. Most of all, Beatrice enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a very loving mother and grandmother. Her family loved her very much and will miss her kind words as well as her sense of humor and sharp wit.

Bea was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 1997. She is survived by her three children Joe Manns of Las Vegas,NV, Roseann Nabors of Port Orchard, WA, and Nancy Manns of San Mateo, CA; four grandchildren Tiffany and David of Port Orchard, WA and Elizabeth and Miranda of Las Vegas, NV; 7 great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter.