Birth date: Jun 16, 1916 Death date: Jun 13, 2008
Mr. Andrew “Jack” F. Flowers, age 91, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 at his home. He was born June 16, 1916 in Remus, MI to Andrew and Bessie (Wood) Flowers-VanBogelen and lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. Prior to h Read Obituary
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Love you grandpa and we are going to miss you alot. At least you got to grow really old, and got to have a big huge family. Tell everybody we know up in heaven that we love them too, like my aunt Teresa. Now you can run really fast and don't need help getting around. You'll be happy up there, I promise.##imported-begin##Anthony and Allyssa Haynes##imported-end##
Your in our thoughts and prayers##imported-begin##Bollenbach Family##imported-end##
Thinking of your family at this sad time. Though we haven't kept in touch, I have many memories of growing up in Muskegon and sharing special family times at Uncle Leo & Aunt Winnies.##imported-begin##Mark & Ruth VanBogelen##imported-end##
As a tribute to Jack Flowers, the best father-in-law a daughter-in-law could have, I can honestly state that Jack rates #1 among the finest men I have ever known. He profoundly impacted my life and the lives of my daughters, Kim and Michelle. I have called him Grandpa since my girls were born and somewhere in time he became that Grandpa more than an xfather-in-law. I heard once that in-law is an outdated term. I am so glad to know that it is now allowable to say Father-In-Love rather than father-in-law. He is, and will always be, a Father-in-Love to me. He taught me unconditional love and infinite patience; two of the many magnificent traits that he exemplified. It is with 100% certainty that I will never forget him and that I will keep his memory alive in the eyes of my grandchildren. They could have had none finer as their heritage.
Jake, my oldest grandson remembered Grandpa Flowers' fish tank. My cousin Peter still has the pot belly stove Grandpa gave him on one of our trips to the UP. My brother, Joey, and my cousin, Donnie, can't hear his name without smiling and remembering all of the wonderful memories we have of Valley Street; all because of Jack Flowers.
Another thing I learned from Grandpa was that no matter what -- family is all that counts. He cared more deeply than any father I have ever known. His dearest possession, although he was passionate about life, the childhood songs he sang to the end, his broasted chicken and garden-fresh tomatoes, dancing at wedding receptions, and so many more wonderful memories; nothing could hold a candle to his dedication to his family.
The perfect example of how allowing he was, and that everything would be all right, was when Marv and I went to the carnival in his beautiful red and white '59 Ford Fairlane and came home with "Earth Angel" stenciled on both sides. Jack didn't blink an eye and just said, "Marve, how could you do that?"
I dedicate the song, "What a Wonderful World", by Louis Armstrong, to my Hero, Jack Flowers. He was the most wonderful in my world.
Your rewards will begin to pour in now, Dearest Grandpa, for all the kindnesses you have extended not only to family but to anyone who needed a helping hand. It is with the deepest respect and admiration that I say what an honor it is to have had you in my life all of these years. I miss you so.
Your #1 Baby Doll, Sharon##imported-begin##Sharon "Flowers" LaPorte##imported-end##
Grandpa,
i am so happy i got too see you before u left to be with grandma and i know that your happier. I am so blessed to have got to have you come see my b-ball games, and that you sang to me .
I love you , your sweet heart Brandy##imported-begin##Brandy lee Haynes##imported-end##
Dad,
I have so many happy memories of the last few years of your life .We went places and did things that no one can take away. One thing I am very happy for is the closeness of you and Linda on your final days. Dad I am so happy I could have those last days with you and not have you in a nursing home like I found you .I hope you are now happy up there with Mom. Iam going to really miss you.
Love and miss you Janet##imported-begin##Janet Teal##imported-end##
Grandpa, I will miss you dearly The memories I have, I will cherish in my heart forever. You were the best and I am thankful that I am your grandaughter.##imported-begin##Sherry Scutt##imported-end##
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Don, Lynn (VanBogelen)& Alec Golinski##imported-end##
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, Jerry has so many fond memories of your Dad and your family while growing up in the old neighborhood. We pray that your family will be filled with peace as you remember the love of your Dad.
God Bless,
Jerry and Darlene Kelsch##imported-begin##Jerry and Darlene Kelsch##imported-end##
Dad,
You was sunshine too many of people's lives, in your life you touched everyones hearts you came across. So we know your shineing up there now, RIP.
Love your son
Don##imported-begin##Donald Flowers##imported-end##
