Edward James Flynn passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2018 in Sun Lakes, Arizona. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Steven's Catholic Church, 24827 S. Dobson Road, Sun Lakes, AZ.
Ed was born in Marshall, Michigan on October 8, 1941, the son of Edward and Juli (Bruneel) Flynn. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1960. He worked at Eaton's in Marshall for 10 years. On August 27, 1966 he married Penny (Scofic).
In 1973 Ed and his family moved to Ft. Collins, Colorado where he worked at Colorado State University for 20 years. Upon retiring, he moved to Arizona to pursue his many interests including golf, woodworking, home improvements and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Edward and mother Juli, brothers Robert Flynn, Richard Flynn and Peter Flynn.
Ed will be best remembered for being a loving husband, father and grandfather, “The Baby Whisperer” to his seven grandchildren. A very strong man; physically, mentally and spiritually. A loyal friend to many and a kind stranger willing to offer his talented, helping hand to ones in need. A teacher to his children and grandchildren and coach to many. He cherished his evening sunset golf cart rides with his wife and daytime golf cart adventures with his grandkids…and grown kids. His quick smile and unique sense of humor were his own.
He is survived by his wife Penny Flynn of Sun Lakes, AZ, son Todd (Nichole) of Ainsworth, NE, daughter Terri of Ft Collins, CO, and son Brian (Sarah) of Bristow, OK. and grandchildren Ben, Maia, and Willa (Todd & Nichole), Noah and Reese (Terri), and Madelyn and Anna (Brian & Sarah).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in his memory to St. Jude Childrens Cancer Research Hospital http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/edwardflynn, Shriners Hospital for Children https://donate.lovetotherescue.org or a charity of your choice.
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