Michael Flavin Obituary

I've never met anyone with so much energy! Funny guy!

Flavin Family,

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Like most of the people in his life, your father made a life long impression on me. He treated me like I was family and always left me with a smile on my face.

I have always considered the Flavins and Welles family, and know that you are always there for me, as I am for you.


Sincerely,

Zander

Flavin Family,

There are no words to describe what a loss I feel for everyone who was fortunate enough to meet Mike. I can't even begin to tell you how much he meant to everyone he came in contact with, whether it was business or as a friend. The impact he has had on my life has and always will mean a lot to me.
Mike was there when I buried my best friend. He told me that the best people make their mark on this life and touch the people they come in contact with and those memories and lessons learned will remain with you throughout your life. I think he knew more than I realized at the time.
I believe he's an angel in life and in death and i'm proud to say he was my friend.

To the Flavin Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May the beautiful memories of Micahel be with you always.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Flavin Loved Ones,
I send my heart felt gratitude for knowing Mike, and my heart pain for loosing him. I just cried when I heard but felt it coming on a few months ago. Just a feeling he wouldn't be around here much longer. Mike is the familiar face I can always find at Salt Lakes premier social events and hottest clubs. It was like a game of Where's Waldo... when I went in, it was Where's Flavin. There he would be with atleast 4 people around him all smiling and looking comfortable. He loved everyone and I felt it. Helped everyone when he could, and would introduce you to someone who could when he couldn't. Truly a man whose love language was acts of service! If he got paid for what assistance he gave he would be a billionaire! He is a billionaire of gratitude.

I met him the first time I had ever walked into a bar, nervous, alone. It was after my divorce court, and a evening when my church clergy rejected me from their community for the divorce. Now, I was homeless, jobless, and without community. Tough night where I felt like "i need a drink". I had never had a 'drink'.

There he was with his coke sitting in the best seat of the Oyster Bar, friendly eyes, welcoming smile. Sitting next to Ben Goodwin. I sat by him. Wonderful evening of laughter and friendship!

Without invitation or request, Mike over the next month made introduction for me resulting in me having a temporary Pepperwood estate house to live in, got me a REal Estate sales job, and finally introducing me to the next hero in my life, Tom Welch, who loaned me some money to put down on a house for me and my boys! That land is now worth 1.2 million! I Love Mike and I am in gratitude to his big heart!

Mike loves people, remembering the important details of each person he met. His pocket was full of business cards! He would tell you unique details about everysingle person. I never heard him speak a discouraging word about his life nor others. He knew he was serving and said he just knew the goodness would come back to him. I LOVE MIKE.

If everyone he touched knew about his passing and funeral they would come! They would all have stories similar to mine! Truly, I have heard many.

I am opening a chic wine bar and was going to make the best bar seat for Mike to sit in. I still am. My heart hurts. I am so grateful to tears to meet him on that sad night of my divorce and all the other evenings we shared in joy over the past 5 years. He provided a way for abundance for me and my two boys.

In love and gratitude for this man who showed up in my life like an Angel. He is still welcome as my Angel. If you didn't know him, or couldn't see him, see him through my eyes. He was a contribution to this community. His giving is an on going ripple effect into the world. He must have proud children.

Flavin Family;

My deepest sympathies, please know you all will be in my families prayers. Your Father, Grand-Father, Brother and freind; Michael, was truly a great man.

Sincerely,

Dave & Beck Carlson

WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. ETERNAL REST GRANT TO HIM, O LORD.

Mike, Jordana, Danny & family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Mike, ever since we met in college, you have been one of my most supportive friends. That support extended to your father.

Every time I talk to you, you always tell me how you are working to get me closer to home. That effort didn’t end with you. Your dad’s words of recommendation helped put my foot in doors that I couldn’t have done otherwise.

You, your brother and family are true reflections of your father. I am proud to count you as a friend and sorry such a good man, father and friend is gone.

With Love,

Words simply cannot express my sadness, as I learned of
Michael Flavin's passing.

I dearly loved his quick wit and ever-present smile.

My thoughts and prayers are with Michael's family and many many friends during this very trying time.

With much love and my very deepest sympathy.

Mike, I really enjoyed Sunday dinners with you at the Welles's. You were such a sweet, funny guy. You will be missed.

My condolences to Jan and the family. Mike was THE storyteller of Austin High School. We will miss him, especially at our reunions. I'm quite sure that you have many happy memories and hope that you will focus and reflect on the best of them.

My condolences. All my thought and prayers go with you.

Mike will be missed.

I want to add my voice to that of others expressing sadness at Michael's death.


Even though we all knew he was unwell, it is still a shock when someone so extraordinary is no longer there.

I feel privileged to have known him

Today is the end of an era;

Michael had a profound influence on all those who met him, whether through work, socially, in a cafe or in a social club.

Michael had the gift of the gab he talked to people everywhere he went. He was actually interested in what others thought. He believed in people - in their inherent goodness and capacity to do the extraordinary.

The determination and resilience he showed causes us to be surprised at his death. He had a twinkle in the eye that made us all believe he'd never stop. Or maybe made us wish he'd never stop.

Such a huge presence leaves a gap that will never be filled
Unfortunately, there are no "people like Michael" he was unique.

Once in a lifetime someone like that comes along; those of us who knew him are uniquely fortunate that we were there when he passed through.

I just want to convey to Michael’s family my deepest sympathies.

It is an honor and pleasure to have known Michael and I was very sorry to hear about his passing. I had the greatest respect for Michael and will miss his generous nature and sharing and his remarkable sense of humor.

Please let me know whether there is anything I can do to help during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will light a candle for Michael tonight …

Dear Mike, Jordana and Danny: My most sincere condolences. Mike, Sr. was truly a good man. I still remember our last dinner together. Mike was quick with a laugh and smile. No one knew how truely ill he was. He will be missed.

I can't beleive you are gone, it wasn't too long ago you were comforting me when I found out my Dad had cancer and my brother was ill. You were always so loving and caring, thank you for being such a good friend, you are missed and in my prayers always.

Your friend,
Julie

Mike,
Being a fellow Chicagoan and having the opportunity to meet your Dad, I will make sure the Chicago River turns green in honor of your Dad!