Gene Arthur Manzer |
| Posted 2017-12-25 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, December 13, 2017, page 6a Gene A. Manzer, M.D. Gene “Doc” Manzer was born July 30, 1935, in Santa Monica, California, and passed unexpectedly from the love of his family and friends Dec. 3, 2017, in Prescott, Arizona. A respected physician, proud veteran, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and honorable friend, Gene made an indelible impact on his community and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Gene was the youngest of five children born to Earl E. Manzer, Sr., and Erna L. Manzer of Nebraska and grew up in Venice, California, where he graduated high school in 1953. A bright and hard-working student, Gene was awarded an academic scholarship to Stanford University, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in 1957. As a youth, Gene dreamed of a career in archaeology and history, but medicine was his ultimate calling. He went on to graduate from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1961 and completed Residency Specialty training in obstetrics and gynecology at John Wesley County Hospital and Hospital of the Good Samaritan, Los Angeles, 1962-1965. Gene’s professional distinctions included board certification in OB- GYN, membership in the American College of OB-GYN, and associate clinical professorship at Stanford Medical School. Gene retired after 30 years of practice in California and Arizona but continued to serve the community in his retirement by volunteering more than 5,000 hours to local hospitals, including the VA Medical Center of Northern Arizona and the Yavapai Regional Medical Center. A true patriot, Gene was honored to serve his country multiple times. His military service included roles as Medical Officer, US Navy, with rank of LCDR and CDR, 1967-1969, and Medical Officer, USAF, with rank of Lt. Col., 1983-1985. Gene enjoyed participating in WWII and Old West reenactments, a testament to his lifelong love of history. His other interests included firearms, military and western collecting, and reading. He was active with a number of Prescott organizations, including the American Legion Post, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Jeep Posse, The Renegades Old West Reeinactors, Prescott Regulators and Their Shady Ladies, Arizona Rangers, the Prescott Victorian Society, the Elks Lodge, and Citizen’s Cemetery. Gene was also a devoted Catholic at Sacred Heart Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Earl Manzer, Jr., Ralph Manzer, Richard Manzer; and his sister, Geraldine Susens. Survivors include his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary V. Manzer; sons, Mark, Brett and Sean; daughter, Dru; granddaughters, Violet and Athena; and grandson, Benjamin. Memorial Services will be scheduled in January 2018. While there is no easy path through the sadness, there is healing through the quiet passage of time. Gene, you were so loved and will be missed by many. God love and bless you. Information provided by survivors. |
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