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Michael Flack Obituary
112/27/1956-3/18/2008
Michael Kevin Flack passed away on March 18, 2008 in a Fort Worth Texas Medical Facility. He was 51 years old.
Michael was born in Glendale, CA on December 27, 1956 to Robert and Carol (Hanna) Flack. He attended Glendale schools and graduated from Glendale High in 1975. He was a member of Glendale Presbyterian Church, was baptized as an infant and active in Sunday School and various youth activities.
After graduation Michael moved to the Mojave Desert area where his son Josha Michael was born. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator at U.S. Borax until October 1980 when a devastating auto accident left him a quadlplegic. During his early recovery years Michael lived in Pasadena, CA and was active in various handicapped advocacy projects such as guest speaker at MAAD meetings, grade school presentations, the subject of living with a handicap and speaker to graduating RN classes on handicap and sexuality.
In 1988 he moved to Auburn, CA and became a friend of Bill W., gaining many close and lasting friendships among that community. In 1993 he co-founded Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS). Michael served as Vice President, President and Chairman of the Board and was intimately involved in services for the handicapped ranging from support groups, independent living skills, referral for any issue related to disability and advocacy for the disabled at city, county and state levels.
In order to be with his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren, Michael moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 2006. The extended family purchased farm land and began establishing a family compound. During this time Michael re-connected with his High School sweetheart Dana (Dimit) Anderson who joined him in Texas in 2007. They were making plans to marry and looking forward to a future together when he became ill and was unable to overcome the multi system physical problems he had dealt with many times in his past. He died from pneumonia and respiratory failure.
His Texas family and friends held a celebration of Life for him and some of his ashes will be kept on his Texas land. This coming summer Michael's California friends and family will celebrate his life and the profound impact he made on all who loved him. His ashes will be returned to the Northern California land he loved most.
He leaves his son and family of Decatur, Texas, Joshua and Jamie Flack, and Nina Anne and Eben Michael Dean, the love of his life Dana Anderson, his parents Carol and Ron Tucker of Meadow Vista, CA., and Robert and Irene Flack of Auburn, CA., his brother and family, David and Vicki Flack and Justin and Cassidy of Meadow Vista, CA., his sister and family, Nancy and Roy Adams and Ashlyn and Johnny of Colfax, CA. Also his beloved Uncle Edward Hanna of San Bernadino as well as countless friends in the handicapped and recovery communities, whose lives he touched so deeply.
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Shahe Donabedian
November 8, 2025
I learned that we lost Michael at the 50 year reunion of Glendale High class of 1975. I knew him well enough to be saddened by learning this. He was a happy, good guy in the awesome 70’s.
Cindy Nagel
March 24, 2025
I still think of you often and wish you were here.
Cindy Nagel
March 24, 2024
I still miss you Mikey. Wish you were here... Cindy
Cindy & Chuck Nagel
March 24, 2021
We still think of Mike and will always remember the good times we shared. He was a great friend to many. We miss him so much.
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Rebecca Jones
December 8, 2008
Mike
You have no clue how much you are missed! You where alwways there for are family you where the dad that me and scotty never had . I am so glad that i got to talk to you before this all happened . I still can not delete your number from my phone you are trully missed mike you touched so many peoples life. I think about you all the time. And i know that you are my angel know and you will always be looking after me. I will never forget you you will always be with me you are missed so much mike thank you for everything i hope that you are up in heaven raising hell like you always did... I love you mike. and i will see u again some day . love always and forever your baby fart box xoxoxoxo
Vicki Bingham
July 19, 2008
Michael,
Brother, best friend, like one of those rocks you loved to collect that is what you were to us, our rock. I miss our conversations, laughs, and yes, tears. I remember the first time we met like it was yesterday. If not for that day we would not have become family. Thank you for your kindness and unconditional love, your patience and your smile. We love and miss you.
Dave, Vicki, Justin, Cassidy, Shep, Joshua, Tam and our new addition Jeremiah.
Tim Cooper
June 13, 2008
Mike touched many peoples lives in many different ways. He was a wonderful one of a kind friend who was always there to either lend an ear or lend advice...often both. He was my saving grace as a newly injured quadriplegic out in the big bad world completely lost as to what I had ahead of me. I think it was fate or divine intervention that brought him to my house for a yard sale I was holding only a few weeks out of the hospital, at which point he became an instant mentor and a top spot on my speed-dial. I could go on and on and never be able to fully explain the positive impact Mike has had on my life, but I will forever treasure his friendship.
With my condolences,
Tim Cooper
Cindy Nagel
April 26, 2008
I'd like to extend my deepest sympathies to Mike's family. I went to High School with Mike and have so many good memories. I always admired his strength and courage. He was a kind and loving person who liked to help others. I will always love Mike and will miss him terribly.
Carla HOWARD
April 21, 2008
Mike, you were my ex husband but most imporatanytly my best friend. Over the years we have talked, laughed and cried together over the phone. When I came to visit in 2001 with Stephanie, it was one of the best times I have had. We were a family in all ways. When you moved to Texas we continued to expand as a family. I will keep your memory alive with your grandchildren as I know you would have for me. I love you and miss my best friend.
Jamie Flack
April 16, 2008
Thank you to everyone who has left such sweet memories or our father, and kind wishes for our family. It is such a comfort to come here and read these messages.
All our love,
Josh, Jamie, Nina and Eben Flack
Janice Barker
April 13, 2008
I met Mike in Auburn Faith Hospital where I work as cna. Mike and I became very good friends and my daughter and I would often go up to Meadow Vista and visit him. We were so sorry to hear about his death and shocked. Last time I talked to Mike he had just rekindled the love of his life and I was so glad for him. He will be deeply missed by my daughter Madison and myself. My deepest sympathy to his family. We loved you very much Mikey.
Tink (Susan) Miller
April 12, 2008
On behalf of the Board and Staff of PIRS, I want to say how very deeply Mike will be missed. He was always steadfast in his commitment to our mission to provide advocacy and services for people with disabilities, so that they can live in the community and be as independent as they are able. After he moved to Texas a couple years ago, I maintained contact with him, often receiving back a joke or comments on the political scene, which Mike cared about deeply. He was far more to me than being a co-founder and board member of PIRS. He was a treasured and loved friend. I'm so glad he chose to move to Texas to spend his remaining years with his son Josh & Josh's family. He loved them dearly and was so proud of their accomplishments. I picture him now tooling down the highways of heaven in his beloved Corvette, with blues pounding out of the speakers. Rock on, my dear friend. Tink Miller, Executive Director, Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS).
Bill & Barbara Bradford (B&B)
April 7, 2008
Dear Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. What a great guy he was. He was one with a great humor and kept us laughing. While we were just his "lowly old carpet cleaners," from day one he made us feel like a part of the family. He didn't hesitate to put us to work around the house either, other than carpet cleaning. Be strong and enjoy the memories he has left behind. He surely had a gift, and thank you Michael, for sharing it with us. You will forever be in our hearts.
Vivian (Strassberger) Kane
April 5, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all of Mike's family and friends. I had not seen or spoken to Mike in many years but I remember him as a wonderful friend, smart, fun and energetic who would not let his disability get him down or stand in his way of getting out and doing things. I regret I did not keep in touch with him, but it is clear he had many good friends and family around him always who loved him very much.
Ken & Sue Cosmo
March 31, 2008
Our Love and prayers are with Mike's family. With our deepest sympathy.
Love Ken and Sue Cosmo
Susan Atchley
March 31, 2008
Michael was a man of great courage who would have been embarassed to hear those words spoken to describe him. Always humble, generous, and smiling, he was person of good character and humor. He always spoke with kindess and affection about his siblings, parents, and friends.
My husband Gary and I were Mike's neighbors in Christian Valley. He lived right across the street from us. As far as neighbors go, none were better. More than once we chatted in his front yard or ours, with exchanged hellos quickly turning to long political debates (he always won), musical reviews, or just good conversation about current events, neighborhood happenings, our kids, etc. He loved to turn up his music loud on the weekends, and would always call and make sure we weren't bothered by the noise. Fortunately, we shared his taste in music!
When Josh would come out for summer, Mike would begin planning weeks ahead for the many projects they would share. He had a bountiful pride of his son that he just couldn't keep to himself. We were glad he didn't keep it to himself because that is how we got to know who Josh was long before he ever arrived. We missed Mike when he moved to Texas but to picture him in any other place but with his family is unimaginable.
His spirit will be remembered with love and affection. Adios, our friend. God bless.
Red Bloom
March 30, 2008
From Red and Elise Bloom - Mike, I will miss your friendship and counselling.
Connie Brittain
March 30, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. He was a very unique and genuine person with a wonderful spirit and zest for life who advocated for people with disabilities. I worked at "PIRS" during it's beginning. I am so happy to have known Mike. He touched many lives. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sandra Moore
March 30, 2008
Michael, you played the hand you were dealt with humor and dignity. You will be missed.
Dorothy Cox
March 30, 2008
From Donald and Dorothy Cox - we were Mike's neighbors in Christian Valley, where he was an integral part of the immediate community of neighbors. From Dorothy: I loved talking with Mike, he had deep insight into people, and was always willing to hear me out about personal and troubling issues. He always shared his unique words of wisdom, and gave me different ways to look at the world. I've missed him greatly since he moved. When he was very ill with his hip problems, I came over to his house a few times and played the saxophone for him - I loved being able to share that with him. He had a great collection of music, and always had something to share from his collection that I had not heard before. Once in awhile we would run into him at local concerts, and it was so good to see him getting out and enjoying himself with his friends. We send our deepest sympathy to his family, and most of all, we know that he passed away in the right place: with his son and grandchildren. Much thanks to Joshua, who came out to California and helped Mike sell his house so that he could move to Texas. Mike was very proud of his family, and we find comfort in knowing that he passed away during the happiest time of his life. Such a good way to go...Mike, we love you, and will always miss you. Thanks for being a part of our lives.
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