Obituary for Edward Mance
Edward “EJ” Mance, 83 of Leavenworth, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at home. Ed, son of Frank and Emma Mance, was born March 29, 1937, in Kansas City, Kansas.
On August 16, 1955, Ed enlisted into the Navy, serving four years active duty and two years reserve. Ed was a diesel mechanic on the U.S.S. Navarro APA 215 and U.S.S. Cavallaro.
On August 31, 1957, Ed married Geri after meeting her three weeks prior. Ed is survived by Geri, his wife of 63 years and three sons, David (Amy) Mance, Don Mance and Dwayne (Anah) Mance. Ed is preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Freeman.
After Ed’s service in the Navy, Ed worked for Victory Hills Country Club as the groundskeeper. In June 1973, Ed and Geri started their own lawncare business, Mance Spray Service. Mance Spray Service provided lawn, tree and shrub care in the Leavenworth area for 30 years until Ed and Geri retired in 2003. Ed continued Mance Tree Service into his retirement.
Ed spent his free time, fishing, hunting, metal detecting, being outdoors and picking his banjo. Ed was a loving husband and a proud father, grandfather and great grandfather.
A private graveside service will be at a later date.
On August 16, 1955, Ed enlisted into the Navy, serving four years active duty and two years reserve. Ed was a diesel mechanic on the U.S.S. Navarro APA 215 and U.S.S. Cavallaro.
On August 31, 1957, Ed married Geri after meeting her three weeks prior. Ed is survived by Geri, his wife of 63 years and three sons, David (Amy) Mance, Don Mance and Dwayne (Anah) Mance. Ed is preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Freeman.
After Ed’s service in the Navy, Ed worked for Victory Hills Country Club as the groundskeeper. In June 1973, Ed and Geri started their own lawncare business, Mance Spray Service. Mance Spray Service provided lawn, tree and shrub care in the Leavenworth area for 30 years until Ed and Geri retired in 2003. Ed continued Mance Tree Service into his retirement.
Ed spent his free time, fishing, hunting, metal detecting, being outdoors and picking his banjo. Ed was a loving husband and a proud father, grandfather and great grandfather.
A private graveside service will be at a later date.