John’s long and eventful life began at Berlin, Germany, where his American missionary parents were briefly involved in relief work following WW I. They then returned to India to do further educational work, where John spent his school days in an American boarding school high in the Himalayas. Those were happy days, and they fostered John’s love of travel – especially in the mountains.
After grade school, John travelled overland to Switzerland where he spent the summer before continuing on to the US and college. After Pearl Harbour, John enlisted in the US Army for Pacific service. Upon discharge, he then came to Calgary as a geologist, following the excitement of the Leduc oil discovery. It was here, at an Alpine Club party, that he met and later wed his wife, Jeannette (neé Farman), who shared in his outdoor activities. Together, they were sent on multiple assignments to Australia and Indonesia, while John’s Canadian work took him to PEI and the Canadian High Arctic, as well as to points in between.
John’s beloved wife predeceased him. Their only child, Kathryn, has become a gifted author and painter, and with her husband Mark enjoys travel and adventure.
There will be no service by John’s request. If you wish to honour John’s life, please direct donations to Seva Canada Society, #100 – 2000 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 2G2 Canada (www.seva.ca).
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Phillips Manry September 14th 2018..
Décès pour la Ville: Airdrie, Province: Alberta
