John Manyik " Junior "

John Manyik Jr, also known to many as Zedo, 86 of Calhan CO. passed away peacefully at home with his family beside him on January 24, 2025.

Junior was born to Helen(Palko) and John J Manyik on November 15, 1938 in Calhan, CO. Junior enjoyed growing up on the farm North of Calhan with his brothers and sisters, where he was taught to work hard, be honest and true to his word. Junior attended Ramah School, graduating in 1956. Junior served in the Army in November 1961 and was honorably discharged in November 1963. From 1963 to 1968, Junior worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator. In May of 1968, he began working at Calhan Cash Auction Market as the yard foreman and he worked there until 1985. Junior then worked for Glaser Gas from 1985 to 2008, when he retired.

On May 11, 1968, Junior married Janie (Kelly), starting a life together filled with love, faith, laughter, some sorrow but mostly joy! Along with raising one daughter, Kelly (Lopez) and one son, John Manyik IV. Junior was busy being part of the community, serving on the town council, volunteer fire department, and helping with church activities. Junior enjoyed fixing holiday meals for his family at the family barn. Junior and Janie owned a clothing store, Cuff to Collar in Calhan for ten years, which, if you knew Junior well, gave him the opportunity to sport new clothes, hats and boots around town! All who knew Junior, knew they could come to him for anything. Grandkids always had a place on his lap, for stories and laughter.

Junior is survived by his wife Janie, his daughter Kelly (Lopez) and his son John Manyik IV(Tricia). Grandchildren: Sabrina (Jeff) Foster, Brian (Jessica)Emmerling, Paige (Tim) Norton, John David (Kyra) Manyik, Jacob (Katie)Manyik, Evan and Ty (Lopez). Great Grandchildren: Madi Ender, Allie, Declan and Parker Foster, Omari and Hayden Emmerling, Cooper and McKenna Norton and Ivory Manyik. Also chosen family Lori and Hagen Ellefson. His sister Betty (Evanoika) of Peyton, Marcella Manyik and brother Gary (Kathy) Manyik of Ft Collins. As well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Junior loved and cherished his family above everything else.

He was proceeded in death by his infant son, parents John and Helen, in-laws Hugh and Jean Kelly, infant great grandson McCoy Manyik. Son-in-law Thomas (Bubba)Lopez, sisters Vera Kopsho and Blanche Sedlak; brothers Nick and Earl Manyik. Brothers-in-laws Alec Sedlak, Steve Olyejar, George Evanoika, Al Kopsho, and sister-in-law Marie Manyik. Best friends Ted and Carole Evanoika and Tim Ellefson.

Services will be held at Calhan United Methodist church on February 8th at 11:00 a.m. Light lunch to follow. Graveside service will be reserved for family only.

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