Douglas Morse Flynn, 37, loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009 in Yuma County from this life into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father while doing one of the things he was passionate about—bicycling. He was born May 31, 1972 to Gerry and Hilda Flynn in Athens, Georgia.
Doug graduated from Ridgeland High School in Flintstone, Georgia in 1991. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served a mission for the church in the Caribbean West Indies Mission between 1991 – 1993. Afterwards, while attending Ricks College, now BYU Idaho, he met Mary Anne Jacobson, and they were married in December 1994 in the Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple.
Doug graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. He also had a strong interest in computers which led him into a field of web design and internet development. He has been employed with The Yuma Sun since 2002 as the creative services manager. Doug really enjoyed his work and his association with his colleagues at The Sun. He was concerned with the well-being of all and strived to uplift and encourage others in their work.
Doug loved being with his family, friends, and exercising to the max. He loved biking, swimming, running, boating, watching sports, and so much more. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs football fan and could never pass up an opportunity to gloat about his team. GO DAWGS! His personalized license plate even stated “DAWGDAZ”. Doug welcomed a good hearty competition and gave his all. Doug was very outgoing, made friends easily, but most importantly loved his family above all else.
Doug is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Jacobson; daughters, Hannah and Jenna; son, Joseph; father, Gerry Flynn; mother, Hilda Morse; brothers, Brian, Russell, Scott, John, Matthew, and Paul; sister, Laura Smartt; and many nieces, nephews, and family members and friends.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4300 W. 16th Street, with a viewing from 9:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m. and internment following at Desert Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Doug Flynn Family Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank, Account #8787130809.
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Doug Flynn Family Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank, Account #8787130809.
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