Samuel J. Mann, 29
Samuel J. Mann, 29, passed away on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010. He was born Sept. 5, 1981, in Alturas, Calif., to C. Ronald Mann and Christina L. Mann.
He has been living in Kootenai County for the last 10 years after he moved here with his family from Canby, Calif.
Sam had a huge heart, a big smile and was always willing to give. He had a passion for kids, and loved his son Jonny deeply. Sam always had words of encouragement and support for clients and friends. He wanted to be able to touch people's lives. He enjoyed coaching, fishing and camping, playing golf, and good times with family and friends.
Sam studied for two years at North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene where he earned an A.A. degree and he also holds various Physical Training Credentials. He owned Precision Fitness in Coeur d'Alene, where he was a Personal Trainer. He always set goals to challenge himself - Ironman, triathlons and other competitive activities. Sam's passion was to help people reach their goals, one day at a time.
Sam is survived by his son, Jonathan; his fiancee, Kristina and her children Michael, Christian and Angelique; his father, Ron and mother Chris; grandmother Marie Tolbert and grandparents Ken and Freda Franklin; his brother, Isaac and wife Esther; two sisters, Julie and her husband, George and Jessica and her husband, Judah; four nephews Joel, Levi, Josiah and Zachary and two nieces Havilla and Dorianne; many aunts, uncles and cousins as well as lifelong friends from the I'SOT Community in California, and friends and clients in North Idaho.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of his life at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, held at the The Altar, 901 Best Ave., Coeur d'Alene. A lunch reception will be held immediately following the service. A basket will be provided at the church for cards and notes from friends who would like to express their feelings to Sam's family. In addition, a Facebook page has been set up for friends and family to post comments and pictures. Search for Sam Mann Memorial.
A trust fund has been set up for Sam's son, Jonny. Contributions can be made to Jonathan Mann Trust Fund by mailing them, to 1303 N. Sixth, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 in care of Isaac Mann.