Obituary of Paul J. Flannery

Paul J. Flannery 82, formerly of Iowa City, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 22, 2013, in Roseville, CA, after a long illness. Paul Joseph Flannery was born on April 22, 1931 in Iowa City the son of Ray and Rita (Belger) Flannery. He graduated from St Mary's High School here in Iowa City, where he excelled on the basketball court and later from the University of Iowa. On November 6, 1950, he was united in marriage to Lila Makin. After three years in the Air Force, Paul and Lila settled in California and raised a large family. Paul loved the outdoors, family vacations and continued his love of sports as an avid fan. Paul retired from Caltrans as a Deputy Director in the Stockton office and also as a Major in the U.S. Air Force. In retirement Paul was an active member of Kiwanis and volunteered his time with the Salvation Army. His family includes his wife, Lila; their children Michael, Stephen, Daniel, Gerri Coffey, Kevin, Sean and Erin Allen; 17 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; his sister, Karen Alberts of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; several nieces, nephews and cousins in Iowa. A Memorial Mass was held on August 28, 2013 at St Clare's Catholic Church in Roseville, CA. Interment services with military honors will be held at the Unity Cemetery in rural Iowa City at 12 noon on Thursday, September 12, 2013; followed by a gathering time for family and friends at 1pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church reception hall in Iowa City. (Sunday parking ordinance will be in effect for streets around the church) Memorial donations can be made in Paul's name to the Wounded Warrior Project or St Vincent de Paul Society. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Paul's family and his local arrangments.