Danny "Big Dan" Flanders
June 21, 2016
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Danny Flanders, 57, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, Altoona with burial at Altoona Cemetery.
“Big Dan” was born Daniel Gene Flanders on April 16, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa to Dennis and Cleo (Kocourek) Flanders. He attended Southeast Polk High School. Danny worked in Waste Management and was an entrepreneur, owning a Tropical Sno Cone stand that was located on the corner of University and 9th Street. He enjoyed fishing and eating good food. Danny loved taking care of his nieces and nephews and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Freeborn; brothers, Kenneth, Larry and Charles Flanders; sister, Teresa (James Japhet) Flanders; step-sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and friends.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ronny Flanders.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to assist with funeral expenses.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
teresaflanders
08/15/2016
Dan you were the best brother you were there for me and my son,you had the biggest heart ever.i will miss you so much,you were a big deal to my son he thought of you like a dad and i will never forget that.we are finally putten you to rest love you bro,your sis teresa
ashley flores
06/29/2016
You will always be missed an l loved
Marnie Varvel/ Sleepy Rasmussen
06/28/2016
I was one of the many that had the opportunity to work with Dan and I must say I admired him and his determination at continuing to be one of the best workers I've ever known despite his obstacles he always found a way to continue going forward. I'm at a loss and am so sad to see him go he was a very nice human being always doing what he could and always helping when he can. My heart is broken that he did not have more time with us. Condolences to his family may he rest in peace. He will be missed.
Ruth Byers (Montenguise)
06/23/2016
So sorry to hear about Danny. He was always so nice and a calm person. I always looked up and admired him for it. No matter what the circumstances where. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. Thus world won't be the same..
trish kelsey
06/23/2016
uncle dan you were such a great man. you will be forever missed! love you always. my condolences to the family