May 28, 1930 – October 6, 2025 (age 95)

Howard Lee Flanary, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of October 6, 2025, at the age of 95.

Howard was born on May 28, 1930, in Nyssa, Oregon, the seventh of eight children born to Charles and Willie Mae Snapp Flanary. His early years were marked by humble circumstances and a deep love for family. When his father left the home during Howard’s childhood, his mother worked tirelessly cleaning local businesses and medical offices to provide for her children. Those early lessons of faith, hard work, and perseverance became cornerstones of Howard’s life.

Howard often recalled his earliest memory of playing outside under a blue Oregon sky as h

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