Francis Neil Flanagan

Neil Flanagan passed away Aug 19th. He decided it was time to join mom for coffee at the Lords coffee shop. He leaves behind a great many friends and family who will miss him terribly, but understand why he left. He leaves two sisters, Donalee Nelson (LaVerne), and Analyne Flanagan. He also leaves behind three children, stepson Steven Flanagan, daughter Leanna Jackson (Mike), and daughter Kacy Flanagan. If asked, he would brag for a very long time about what fantastic grandkids he had. In his opinion, the best in the world. They were the light of his life. His only grandson Brandon Flanagan, followed in his footsteps by serving in the Marine's. While Neil was a Navy man, he was very proud of Brandon. He enjoyed his granddaughters and was very proud of Amber Flanagan who just graduated from OIT. One of the things he enjoyed was watching his youngest three granddaughters play basketball. Ashley Osborne and Erin Jackson who will both be playing for Roseburg High this year. He really hoped that Colleen Jackson would be able to play on the same team with the other two when she got to RHS.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years Harriet Flanagan, his younger brother Mike Flanagan and his parents F.R. Flanagan and Belva Flangan. He will be missed by many niece's, nephews and friends. Neil requested a backyard BBQ rather than a service after which he will be interred in the family plot with Harriet in Coos Bay. A gathering will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Neil's home from 5 to 7 PM