Kay Flinders Obituary

Kay L. Flinders

Resident of Salt Lake City

1920 - 2010

Kay Lorraine Flinders, 90 passed away at home, peacefully in Salt Lake City, UT on the morning of September 30, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 7, 1920 in Tooele UT to Samuel A. Flinders and Lola Jefferies Flinders. He married Juanita May Mortensen in 1944 and together they raised a family of three children. Following Juanita's death in 1998 he married Maxine M. Crapo in 2003.

Kay was raised in Grantsville, UT and Oakley ID. After high school graduation, he moved back to the Salt Lake area. Kay served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II as a pilot and commander of a B-24 Liberator bomber. He was assigned in the European Theater to the 8th Air Force, 448th Bomber Group, and 714th Bomber Squadron. He and his crew completed 25 missions over the continent. After the War, he lived in the Salt Lake City area for several years. He and Juanita moved to San Mateo CA where he lived for over 40 years.

Kay was active in the LDS church and served many callings throughout his life. He and Juanita served missions in Denmark and Tonga.

Survived by his wife Maxine, daughter Deborah Toy, Oakland Ca. son Drew Flinders (Athena Chavarria), grandchildren Matthew Toy (Janice), Michael Toy (Mimi), Ellia Flinders, Evan Flinders and great granddaughter Ava Toy all of Burlingame, CA. Preceded in death by son Richard Flinders. Also survived by Maxine's children: Michael Crapo, Jeris Johnson (J.D.) John Crepeau, Martin Crapo (Elaine), Bryan Crapo, and Carol Gaskill (Rob) and Maxine's numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also survived by brothers Sam Flinders, Earl (Mary Ila) Flinders, Lewis (Connie) Flinders, Richard "Buzz" (Sandra) Flinders; sisters Florrie (Dan) England, Sheila (Larry) Loomis, Gayle Rogalski, and Judy (Noel) Randall. He was preceded in death by brother, Dale Flinders and sisters, Ruth and Lavon.

Family wished to thank his care team at Millcreek Hospice for their compassionate care.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 4, 2010, 12:00 noon at the Heughs Canyon ward, 6301 So. 2300 East, Salt Lake City UT. A viewing will be held Sunday, 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Monday 11:00-11:45 a.m. in the same location.

Interment in San Mateo, California. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Crosby N. Gray, Burlingame, CA October 11, 2010 6:30-8:00 p.m. Graveside service at Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo, CA Tuesday, October 12, 2010 11:00 a.m.

Condolences can be sent to the family at www.serenicare.com.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Oct. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Kay Flinders

8 Entries

Kevin Leuze

January 23, 2011

Kay was a key person in my life as I was a growing boy. He was a very active man in my San Mateo LDS Ward. After I returned home from college Kay and Juanita took me into their home and made me a part of their family. I remember Kay's kindness and wisdom in helping me make decisions in shaping my career.

My love and sympathies to Debbie and Drew at the passing of this great man.

Athena Chavarria

October 13, 2010

90 years was not long enough. I would take another 90 if I could. All my love to you Maxine. Athena, Drew, Ellia and Evan

October 10, 2010

We have many happy memories of our family's friendship with Kay and his family when they lived in Salt Lake City, and reconnecting again in California. Kay was fun loving, kind, a true friend. Our lives have truly been enriched by our friendships with the Flinders and Crapo families. We will always cherish the experiences and memories we have sharded growing up on Oakcrest Lane and Oakcrest Circle.
Love to all,
Cathie Derbidge, Debbie Chase and Will Johnsen

Karli Engelbrecht

October 5, 2010

I remember meeting my great step grandpa? once and he made me smile and want to be in his home. I know from many people he was an incredible man....someday I will see you again. I love you

Pamela Lindsay

October 4, 2010

Maxine - please extend sympathy to your entire family. It was truly an honor and priviledge to meet Kay. My father, William Myers, cherished his friendship as they continued the bond created many years ago. I remember with such fondness as Kay, Mo, and dad met last October to enjoy one more flight together in the B-24. It was very emotional to see them exit that plane. Kay was such a sweet, caring, good person; may it be comforting to know he is no longer in pain. Bless you all.

The William Myers Family

Brandon Crapo

October 3, 2010

It is tough to find a man that lived the supreme example of what the Savior has asked us to be. We know he is in a better place and will continue to make others on the other side smile as he did all of us, here. Our condolences go out to Nana and family.

Jami Boggs

October 2, 2010

We miss Papa Kay oh so much! He could light up a room when he walked in. We will miss what an amazing man he was and we can only hope that we can all be as good of a person as he was. Prayers are with you Nana, Drew, and family. Until we meet again Papa Kay!

October 2, 2010

Dear Family:

My deepest sympathy goes to all of you. Kay was somewhere between a dear uncle and mom's youngest brother to me. He always filled our family's lives with kindness, gentleness and love. He loved my mother very much and I know she loved him just the same. I hope mom was there to meet him along side his dear mother and grandmother. He was very dear to all of us. I always enjoyed his visits to our home. He was truly a "gentle" man and the last of a great generation of men.

Love and prayers
Sharlene Nicholes Linford

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