McMinnville, Oregon
Zelda "Zel" Mae Flanagan - Parsons March 4, 1938 - January 13, 2009 MCMINNVILLE - Zelda Mae Flanagan - Parsons, 70, died at OHSU in Portland. Born in San Francisco, Calif., to Leo and Estelle Flanagan. She worked for the Oregon State Employment Division for 26.5 years, from 1971 through 1997,...
Read MoreI worked with Zel at the Employment Department for several years, she was so caring to everyone she met, a great friend, and mentor. When I think of Zel I think of a gal that was fun, great sence of humor, beautiful inside and out, She was a classy Lady in every way but she always made you feel right at home with her.
Haley Cotta
January 22, 2009 | Dallas, OR
Zel was one of my very first friends in the Emloyment Dept. She soon became a mentor and my idol, displaying unquestionable work ethic and upstanding attitude and helpfulness. She was an awesome woman; beautiful inside and out!
Karen (Kari) Smith
January 22, 2009 | Salem, OR
I worked with Zel at the Employment Department where she was highly respected. She did a great job coordinating the Oregon Employer Council and was a leader within her peers.
Zel could also be counted on to cheer long and hard for the Oregon Ducks. We shared support for the Ducks, but few could fly the Duck's colors better than Zel come game day.
Zel will be sorely missed.
Todd Brown
January 21, 2009 | Salem, OR
Your Mother is a shining example of a person whose life was well lived. I remember her from the Auburn Rd neighborhood days.
Stacy Staab
January 21, 2009 | Diamond Bar, CA
Zel, what a beautiful person. I worked with her for many years at the Employment Department and we had some really good times.
Jackie Johnson
January 20, 2009 | Falls City, OR
