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John Flanders Obituary

John C. Flanders

East Leroy

John C. Flanders, 81,  passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at home after a long illness.

John was born June 11, 1933 in Battle Creek to Morris and Kathleen (Walker) Flanders.

He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1952.  He was always called "Jack" by his family.  On March 14, 1953 he was united in marriage with Lois Perry.  He was a lifelong Battle Creek area resident and worked at Post Cereal for 37 years, retiring in 1989 from the maintenance department.

His interests included his family, travel, collecting classic automobiles, raising horses; and especially enjoyed many generations of dogs and cats.  John was active in a travel trailer club as long as his health allowed.  He also enjoyed riding his bicycle in Fort Custer State Park.

John is survived by his wife Lois of 61 years; sons, David (Judy) Flanders of Battle Creek, James (Monica) Flanders of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Charles Flanders of East Leroy; daughter, Sharon (William) Bailey of East Leroy; sister, Nancy Kirkpatrick of Saline; 10 grand children and 8 great-grandchildern.

Friends may call from 3 until 6:00 p.m., Sunday December 21, 2014 at Shaw Funeral Home.  Funeral, 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2014 at the funeral home.  Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Parkinsons Foundation, or Good Samaritan Hospice.

The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home.

www.shawfuneralhome.com

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2014.
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I worked with John for quite a few years at Post.He was one of the "good ol' boys". He will truly be missed. My blessings to his family.

jack danek

December 23, 2014

I work with John for over 30 years,what a fun person to work with.

Norman&Lynette Skidmore

December 22, 2014

My sincere condolences to your family. May you find comfort in God's promises for future times. Isaiah 65:17-25.

December 20, 2014

John was a great guy, fun to work around always full of Good ideas!

John Jackson

December 19, 2014

John was a great guy, always fun to work with, so full of !

John Jackson

December 19, 2014

Lois & Family, May the Lord Bless & Watch over you in this time of sorrow. Jim Smith, BCCHS, class of "53".

Jim Smith

December 19, 2014

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