Betty Jean Flynn

Betty Jean Flynn, 85, of Perrysburg passed away on Tuesday June 3, 2014 at St. Clare Commons in Perrysburg. She was born on March 10, 1929 to Frank and Ina Shoyer VanVoorhis in Portage, Ohio. Jean married Edwin Flynn on December 16, 1950 and left the railroad to begin her lifes work; Family First. Raising her family in both South Toledo and Perrysburg, Jean taught old fashion down to earth values. The kids knew how to cook and clean and every morning the beds were made and there were no dishes in the sink. She also had a vegetable garden, where they would can and preserve the vegetables and make ketchup and noodles. Once the family was raised, Jean returned to work at the Lucas County Adult Probation Office. She was a member of the All-Thumbs Garden Club and the Maumee Lady Elks, where she was the 1981 Maumee Lady Elk of the Year. Jean was a constant cheerleader for her children and grandchildren. She conquered anything she undertook with the exception of using her hearing aide. That one she could not master! Jean is survived by her children, Cathy Ron Eckel, Ann Jeff Figmaka, Deanna Flynn, and Martin Linda Flynn; grandchildren, Elizabeth Brian Eckel-Hare, Rachel Eckel, Jacob Flynn, and Caitlyn Flynn; great granddaughter, Juniper Hare; brother, Emerson VanHorhis; sister, Lois Haberstock; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Clare Commons for their wonderful care and the friendship they have provided to Jeans entire family. Friends and family will be received on Monday June 9, 2014 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant St., Maumee, Ohio 43537, where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may please consider the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Maumee Elks, or The American Heart Association. Online condolences may be given at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com Let Your Conscious Be Your Guide