Thomas W. Manaras

Thomas W. Manaras, 86, of Havre, Mont., died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 at Libby Care Center.

He was born on June 11, 1922 at Havre to Tom and Ozemma (Rogers) Manaras. He grew up and attended school in Havre, and graduated from Havre High School in 1940.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Carol Hanscen in California. He returned to Havre where he owned and operated the Fair Hotel and later managed the Super 8 Motel.

Survivors include four sons, John Manaras and wife, Susan of Boston, Mass.; Steve Manaras and wife Lindsay of Columbia Falls; and Dan and Dave Manaras, both of Seattle, Wash.; a daughter, Jan Mundy and husband Dan of Orlando, Fla.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Private family services are being held.

Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby handled arrangements.