Wade Mansur Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Brea-We lost a friend this week. A friend who loved his community, family, church, and country. Wade Mansur of Olinda Village passed Friday march 8th, 2013 of natural causes. Born in Beemer, Nebraska February 27th, 1930, Wade was a man of humble beginnings whose legacy of service began when he joined the Marine Corps in 1947. He was a life Member of the American Legion serving twice as chaplain. His commitment to Veteran's and participation in the annual Memory Day program at Memory Garden will be missed greatly. This May in honor of his life, his flag will be waving fiercely, proud to be among his military comrades who passed before him. Wade Mansur's legacy of volunteer service in Brea Art Association and Brea Republican Women Federated and an active parishioner of the Placentia Stake, Church of Latter Day Saints. Wade's wide network of friends, knowledge of Brea and political insight was recognized in the 90's when he was asked by the then Brea Star Progress to write a weekly column entitled, "A View From the Hill," a reference to his Olinda Village home of 47 years. His insightful perspective brought forward regional redevelopment reform issues that ed to the demise of California Redevelopment Agencies through the State. His view from the hill proved to be a clear vision years before others would see through the fog of political rhetoric. From the beginning of Wades's professional life, he was known to be energetic, honest, and personable. Starting at Omaha Steak Company, he worked a variety of jobs to put himself through college on his way to become a Speech Pathologist, a profession he excelled at for 30 years. Wade is survived by his wife of 64 years, Peggy Jane, his eldest daughter Nora, son Terence and daughter Phebe. Wade Mansur was beloved by all who knew him, a gentle soul whose wisdom and compassion will be sorely missed. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 14tj at 10:30AM with a viewing from 10 - 10:30 and Luncheon at 12pm at 17130 E. Bastenchury Dr. Yorba Linda. He will be interred Monday, March 18th at Riverside National Cemetery. In liew of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Wade's honor to the American Legion, Post 181.

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Wade Mansur

January 27, 1930 - March 8, 2013