James Joseph Flagerman

FLAGERMAN, JAMES JOSEPH
Passed on to Heaven on July 31, 2003 at the age of 85. Beloved husband to Elizabeth Goss, loving father to Chris, Brigid & Tony Flagerman and adoring grandfather to Mary Elizabeth Flagerman, daughter of Chris & Clare Flagerman and father-in-law to Stacy Webb Flagerman, wife of Tony Flagerman. He was born on July 27, 1918 in San Francisco & was one of six children of the late Charles & Sarah Flagerman. Devoted brother to Sabina, Pat, Betty, Eileen and is survived by his youngest brother Jack Flagerman. Jim was a graduate of Mt. Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, CA. During high school he worked as a secretary in Tiburon as part of the construction for the Golden Gate Bridge. He used to frequent the Rose Bowl in Larkspur, CA. where he was known as an accomplished swing dancer with great charisma & was always well liked wherever he went. He was a World War II Veteran & served in the Allution Islands for the US Army. After the war, he was a dedicated employee of the Southern Pacific Railroad for 45 yrs. He met and married Elizabeth Goss in 1944 and settled with his family in Marinwood, just outside San Rafael for the next 30 yrs. For the past 7 yrs. he has been enjoying his retirement in Sun City in Roseville, CA. He was an avid swimmer, loved to hike, garden, travel & dance. He also was a volunteer for the Cancer Society. Memorial Service will be held at St. Rose Church, 615 Vine Avenue, Roseville, on Monday, Aug. 4th at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements made by the Neptune Society of No. Ca., Sacramento.