JEFFREY GEORGE MANATT, 55, of Kirkland, Washington passed away in his sleep of natural causes.
Jeff was born in Grinnell, Iowa on July 3, 1958 to Merlin and Verna Manatt. He is survived by his father Merlin Manatt; his daughter Jai Genevieve; partner Amy Birk; Brothers Bradford Manatt (Mary); Tony Manatt (Piper); sisters Michelle Manatt; Molly Manatt (Robert); Julie Manatt and eight nephews and four nieces.
Jeff graduated from the University of Iowa with a business degree and was employed in the Information Technology Systems industry in Sales and worked primarily in Vancouver, B.C., Victoria, B.C. and Seattle, Washington.
Jeff will be remembered for his love of people. He was a man full of kindness and everywhere he went he touched the hearts of many. Jeff was a hardworking, positive man who enjoyed every second of his life. He had a passion for music, sports, travel and most of all his family. Jeff found happiness in entertaining others and always welcomed his friends and their friends into his life and home. Above all Jeff was a dedicated and loving father to Jai.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00p.m. on Wednesday November 20, 2013 at the Redmond Town Center Marriott, 7401 – 164th Avenue N.E., Redmond, Washington 98052. A service will follow in Grinnell, Iowa at a later date.
Donations in memorian may be made to the University of Iowa Optometry School.