Walter Jackson "Jack" Flanary II

Jack Flanary, 62 VISTA -- Walter Jackson Flanary II, "Jack," from Vista, California, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at the age of 62. He passed away at Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside, California after having an ischemic stroke. Jack was born on June 10, 1948 in Pikeville, Kentucky, to Hilda Dailey and Walter Flanary I. He was an only child. His mother married his stepfather, Bud Dailey, in 1961. His mother came to the United States in 1946 from Ipswich, England and worked as a nurse's assistant. His stepfather was born in Kentucky and worked as a farmer. Jack lived in Kentucky with his mother and stepfather until 1962, when he was 14, when they moved to California. They also lived in Oregon from time to time, but always came back to the Golden State. Jack graduated from San Dieguito High School in Encinitas, California in 1966. From the time Jack was 10 years old, he spent most of his free time focusing on his true passion, playing drums in various school and community bands. He formed a rock band with some friends from high school and after many name changes, they went by "The Lyrics." Jack and "The Lyrics" gained notoriety in the late 1960s and even toured with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee "The Doors" in 1968. Jack met his wife, Suzanne Flanary, in 1977, in Oceanside, California. They were together for 33 years. She works as a Customer Service Manager at Wal-Mart in Vista, Calif. In 1982, Jack left the rock star lifestyle and became a manager of the packaging department at The Blade Tribune Newspaper in Oceanside, California. He continued his work in the newspaper business for 27 years, working most recently at North County Times Newspaper in Escondido, California until he retired in 2009 at the age of 60. Suzanne gave birth to their only child, Amanda Flanary, in September, 1988 and they married just three months later. Amanda attends MiraCosta College and teaches preschool in Oceanside, California. After Jack retired, he became a caregiver for his mother, Hilda. Jack was predeceased by his stepfather, Bud, in 1985. He is survived by his mother, Hilda, 87; wife, Suzanne, 55; and daughter, Amanda, 22. Hilda lives in Oceanside, California; and Sue and Amanda live together in Vista, California. His wishes were to have his body donated the the UCSD Medical Center for science and educational purposes. His family and friends will be holding a private memorial service celebrating his life. You may contact his daughter, Amanda, by email for more information. aflanary88@yahoo.com Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com