Sunday Spotlight

-Marva Call Manning-This is my Grandma Manning. She was born in Burley Idaho on May 17, 1929-just three months before the GREAT DEPRESSION hit. When she was 12 years old, World War II began. This was a very difficult time for her and her family as they felt the effects of the war. Some of Marva's memories during this period of time include:

• Black-outs at night


• Canning fruits and vegetables to store in their dirt floor basement


• Allowed 2 pairs of shoes a year (she spent most of that time with card board in the soles of her shoes)


• Sewing her own clothes (she had only two dresses, a skirt, sweater, and coat as the material was rationed)


• Volunteering at the Red Cross (As all teenagers were required to do so)


• Walking most everywhere as gasoline was also rationed

Marva met her future husband Don Duane Manning while still a sophmore in High School. He was a Senior at the time. As soon as he graduated from High School, Don was drafted, and spent 1 1/2 years in the Signal Corp.

During this time, Marva found comfort in playing the flute, working at her father's grocery store, school, and hanging out with friends.

Don and Marva were married August 11, 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple.

Don attended Southern Idaho College and Marva worked as a Secretary there. They enjoyed this time of their lives living just 30 miles out of Burley Idaho where they had both been raised. During the next nine years-they had four children, and moved to Arizona where they raised their family.

Marva has served in many church callings throughout her life. She is big on FAMILY HISTORY WORK and has continued to keep her family close. She has suffered many health problems, but never complains. She has a strong testimony of the gospel, and is a wonderful example to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren!

Don & Marva with their children

I love Grandma Manning so much!!! She is the BEST GRANDMA ever, and is indeed a Marvelous person! She is always smiling and optimistic, cares SO MUCH about her family and loved ones, and is constantly doing things to serve others.

Don and Marva currently have 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandkids and 4 more on the way!