MANIX, Thomas Joseph - b. May 30, 1945 - d. December 12, 2008

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Thomas Joseph Manix, 63, of Moline, Kansas, passed away on December 12, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He was born on May 30, 1945 to Joseph Clarence and Ysabel Doris(Wilcox) Manix in Boulder City, Nevada.  He attended school in Boulder City as well as Newport Beach, California and Costa Mesa, California.

In 1968 he married Eileen Reviea.  To this union was born a daughter, Heather, in 1972.  He adopted Nicolas Manix in 1976.  They moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 1974 to pursue a 34-year career in oil as a driller and safety officer.  He won many industry accolades before retiring in 2007.  His interests included commercial aviation, instructor licenses, and outdoor recreation.  Thomas loved hunting, fishing, golf, shooting, hiking, and photography.  Thomas was a dedicated Christian who loved Jesus.

He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, John Manix; and a sister Katherine Manix.

He is survived by his mother, Doris Manix; daughter, Heather Ledford; son, Nicholas Manix; grandchildren, Jason, Kaleb, Brinn, and Jackson Ledford; sister, Teresa; and brothers, Kevin and Paul.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Moline Community Fellowship, 126 N. Main, Moline, Kansas with Pastor Gary Boles officiating.  Cremation has taken place.

(taken from the Prairie Star newspaper 12/31/2008)