November 5, 1945 – January 8, 2024
On Monday the 8th of January, my wonderful husband and the love of my life, Jan Manné, lost his fight with cancer. He grew his wings and flew out of my arms into a new dimension without pain and suffering.
Jan was an extraordinary, loving, kind-hearted human being with exceptional talents. Born in the Netherlands in 1945, early on he already had a very strong interest in everything America. He studied art and successfully became a gold and silver engraver and owned a studio. As a young adult, he emigrated and bought the Moab KOA which he owned for many years.
He was also one of the longest employees of Canyonlands Natural History Association in the Moab Information Center, where visitors from all over the world came back every season just to talk to him. Jan spoke four languages and was extremely knowledgeable about the Moab area and other beautiful travel destinations.
His drawings and paintings showed intricate details of landscapes and the famous, beautiful rock formations of his beloved red rock area around Moab. He was the king of the Moab gym, where he inspired so many young men with his workout routines and healthy lifestyle, which showed in his incredible toned and muscular body. He was simply beautiful inside and out with a huge heart for people, nature and animals. Jan was loved by everybody who knew him and will be missed unimaginably.
He is survived by his son, Jerry (Jerome) Manné and family of California; Monica and Andrea Sierra and families of Moab; Maria Sierra of St. George; and Marcus Delargo and fiancee of Washington State.
You may send condolences to the family at www.SpanishValleyMorturay.com
