Donna B. Flanagan

Donna B. Flanagan

Donna Flanagan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20, 2004.
DONNA B. FLANAGAN Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Donna received her "Wings to Heaven" on 8/5/04 due to Cancer. She was a retired Sales Associate from Virginia's Gift Shop located at Knott's Berry Farm. Long time resident of Orange County. Presently residing in Brea with her family. She was 87 years old. Born December 5, 1916 in Delavan, Wisconsin. Survived by son William R. Skinner and his wife Ann, Temple City, Ca; daughter Sue Catron; partner Harry Dantema, Brea, Ca; son Leigh Skinner, Ca; and Daughter Gail Jergins, Apple Valley, Ca. She is also survived by 12 Grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Memorial in memory of Donna will be held privately with friends & family. Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, will handle her cremation. She requested that her remains be free and put into the ocean. Donna's gift of life was her sparkling personality, her wonderful sense of humor, her classy way of dress. Everyone loved her that came into contact with her. She will be missed by all.

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