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1996 - 2025
Our beloved Paul Muharrem Flanagan passed away suddenly on the morning of September 6, 2025. He was out on a morning run in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and collapsed from natural causes at 29 years old. Our hearts are completely broken.
Paul was born in Redmond, Washington on February 20, 1996 to Peri and Peter Flanagan and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1999. He was a lifer at the Skaggs Catholic Center in Draper, Utah. He was a camper and counselor at Camp Kabeyun on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. Paul studied Biology and earned his Bachelors in Science from St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota where he played lacrosse. He met the love of his life, Hannah Flanagan, at St. Ben's who he married on July 16, 2022 in Alta, Utah. Paul, Hannah, and their adored dog Oakley lived in Utah where he worked as a Lead Environmental Scientist at RMEC Environmental Inc.
Paul lived his life fully and knew how to enjoy the moment. He showed us how to slow down and appreciate the joys of everyday life. He made us laugh. He was sincere, had great humor and loved passionately. Paul thought he was the luckiest man in the world. He was a golden retriever in personality and temperament - he loved the outdoors and his people to the fullest.
His loves were Hannah, his family, his friends, his dog, the Seahawks, and the mountains. Those who loved him described him as present, sincere, smart, loyal and goofy. He was the best listener. He made you feel like the most important person. Paul also had the greatest laugh. His favorite weekends were spent skiing in the Wasatch with friends and family or taking Oakley on a hike. We are so grateful to have had him in our lives for his 29 years. No amount of time would have been enough.
He leaves behind his wife, Hannah Flanagan; parents Peri and Peter; siblings William and John; very beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and his many loyal and wonderful friends from all over the country. Preceded in death by his grandparents Nancy Aksoy, Mustafa Muharrem Aksoy, Philbin Flanagan and Marilou Flanagan.
May we all live a little more like Paul did.
A viewing will begin on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel at Juan Diego Catholic High School, 300 East 11800 South, Draper, UT, where a decade of the rosary will begin at 6:00PM in the Grotto. Refreshments will follow in the Labyrinth. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 12:00PM (noon) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 300 East 11800 South, Draper, UT. Interment will follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT.
Arrangements entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor. Share your memories with his family at www.starksfuneral.com
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David Woodruff
Earlier today
Dear Pete and Peri,
Ros and I send our sincere condolences to you for your tragic loss of your beautiful son.
Best regards Dave and Ros Woodruff
Jessa Brock
Yesterday
I am deeply saddened to hear of Paul´s passing. He was always a joy to babysit and I feel so honored to have known him, even for a brief time. Sending all my love to the Flanagan family.
Shelly Peterson
September 8, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Flanagan family. I cherish so many memories of Paul at St. Ben´s/St. John´s, as well as a few years after graduation. Paul was the guy who made you feel seen and valued in a crowded room, Was always willing to be a listening ear when you needed it and at the same time was the life of the party. So thankful to consider Paul a friend of mine. Grief is a reflection of the love he gave and the love you´ll always carry for him. I hope it brings some comfort to remember that the pain his loss has caused exists only because his presence in your life was such a gift. Rest in Peace, Paul
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