John "Jack" Flanagan

John Flanagan Obituary

After a brief illness, Jack Flanagan passed away on November 22, 2009. Born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 21, 1925, Jack lived in the South Bay with his wife, Nan and family since 1960. Jack was preceded in death by son, Harry, and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nan; daughter, Anne and husband, John Yenny; daughter, Patricia and husband, Michael Leighton; son, John and wife, Ronda; daughter, Theresa and husband, Peter Wright; son, Joseph and wife, Julie, and 15 grandchildren. After retirement in 1988, Jack became a well known, active resident of New Horizons, where he and Nan lived since 1994. The viewing will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Halverson, Stone & Myers Mortuary, 1223 Cravens Avenue, Torrance, on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, with a rosary at 6:30 pm. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 25, at 9:30 am, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1447 Engracia Ave, Torrance. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Tinity Care Hospice at TrinityCareHospice.org. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Nov. 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Flanagan

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John Yenny

December 7, 2009

(Eulogy given by John Yenny)
Jack Flanagan

After 84 years Jack Flanagan has provided those who knew him with so many memories and stories that it's almost overwhelming. A stranger would look at this life and might find it unremarkable. But if that stranger ever met Jack Flanagan he would probably never forget him. Jack had a love of life that was infectious, as we've heard, he could make the most trivial task fun and anything nontrivial became an adventure.

He wasn't a rich man or a powerful man or a famous man. But he was a blessed man. He lived a life that rest of us can only hope to match. 54 years of wedded bliss, a strong and tight family that adored him, a long rewarding working life followed by a long and satisfying retirement. His children are all married to their original spouses and everyone is still on speaking terms (endless speaking terms it sometimes seems). The grandkids are all healthy, generally happy and so far, no one has had to be bailed out of jail.

These last few months have been difficult for the family. But everyone stepped up when the time came and did whatever they could to make it easier on both Jack and Nan. John and Pat especially showed strength that the rest of us can only marvel at and that Jack, I'm sure, was proud of. I know that the Wee Young Scot is at peace now and probably relaxing and enjoying a Budwieser with Harry right now..

By the measures of life that really count, Jack Flanagan was one of the most successful men I will ever know. Although I share the pain with the rest of the family at the loss his passing brings, I can't help but feel joy at the life that Jack lived.

Linda Peters

November 26, 2009

Joe, Julie & Family,

Our prayers are with all of you thru this hard time. I know how much your Dad loved watching you coach. I recently lost my mother. It's such a hard thing to lose a parent, but we wouldn't be who we are today if it wasn't for their love an support.
Roy & Linda Peters/Nathan & Allison Reeves

November 25, 2009

John, Ronda and entire family:

We would like to convay or deepest heart felt sympathies to your entire family at this time of such great loss.
Mike Roberts & Alaine Farmer

Gerald & Jeri Kinzel

November 25, 2009

Patti, Mike, and entire family;
We wish you the sincerest sympathies and our condolences.
Gerry & Jeri

Chuck Berger

November 25, 2009

Patty,
The Berger family wishes to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Chuck & Karin

November 25, 2009

My sympathies to Nan and the family. Jack meant a lot to me, a good handy-man coming to my rescue, a good neighbor and I loved to talk to him over a cup of coffee. He was an invaluable help to New Horizon. He will
be sorely missed for sure. Sleep in peace.
Lovingly Evy M. Palson, Torrance

Andrew Bairden

November 25, 2009

Jack never lost his Scottish accent and he never lost his sense of humor. He always had something funny to say to me and when he was sick, I never heard him complain. He would drive around New Horizons on his scooter,lending a helping hand to anyone that needed it. When my wife, Jean,and I moved to New Horizons,Jack helped us with the little problems we had. Jack goes to join many of his Scottish friends who passed on over the years. We will miss his smiling face. Andy Bairden

Pat Hall Doyle

November 24, 2009

Nan, Anne, John and family,
My sincere condolences on the lost of your husband and father, My recollections of Jack were of a lovely man, a quick wit and a doting husband and father who had a terrific sense of humor. My heart aches with your loss.
Pat (Hall) Doyle in Canada

November 24, 2009

RIP Jack, I only met you a few times when visiting my parents at New Horizons and I'll never forget your smile and sense of humor.

Holly Short

November 24, 2009

Theresa,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Holly Short

Marie Monaghan

November 24, 2009

Nan and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry that we won't be able to make the service, we will be thinking of you all, and most of all Jack.
With Love, Garry and Marie Monaghan and family.

November 24, 2009

Our sympathies to Theresa and her family at this difficult time. We enjoyed Jack and his humor many times. Will never forget him hurrying us along (we were a bit late) when we went to Pete and Theresa's wedding and of course the party's at P & T's as well. We know the family has precious memories of family activities and enjoyed the many pictures of Jack and the family at their vacations Theresa sent along to us.
We love you guys.
Wayne & Jan

November 24, 2009

Dear Theresa and family,
How blessed you were to have him as your father. May you find comfort in all the good memories you carry in your heart.
Laura & Jerry Oreskovich

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