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for JAMES FINKS
Polly Keith Scotland
August 22, 2012
"Finkers" would have been 60 today!
I'm sure there's a big party in heaven to celebrate this occasion!
John Weston
August 20, 2012
Dear Dave and Finks Family,
I was sad to read the news of Jim's passing. I never had the chance to meet Jim Jr. That being said, having met Mr. Finks Sr. and knowing the type of class guy Dave is, I know Jim Jr. was cut from the same cloth. May he rest in eternal peace and may God's light shine upon the Finks family.
Sincerely,
John P Weston
Steve Crouch
August 13, 2012
I'm working in a Bar in LA and in walks Jimmie. We renewed our friendship and he took me to a private box at a Dodger Game with Dallas Green and other important celebrities like Farah. Over the years we just ran into each other around Southern California and he lived down the street in Carlsbad. He sent me a incredible NFL Book! He will be missed. RIP Jim!
Pat Lissy
August 7, 2012
August 7, 2012
I was sadden to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with Jim at Upper Deck Authenticated. He had that bright smile, great personality and was a great man who cared.
Jim #19 1970 State Tournament
August 5, 2012
Jim in 1970 on Edina School Bus
August 4, 2012
August 4, 2012
I had the pleasure of catching up with Jim at Bunny's the night before our last reunion. I had not seen him for years but his infectious personality made me feel like we never lost touch with each other. A great friend and teammate. We lost a good one!
Denny (Kerm) Johnson
Daniel Delzer
August 3, 2012
It was a pleasure to have known Jim.
God bless your soul.
August 3, 2012
Jim and I first met in 1976, when we both were on the staff of the Birmingham Bulls(WHA) and also worked together with the Portland Timbers(NASL).We remained friends through all the years. Jim was a class act and I will miss him greatly. My sympathy to the Finks family.
Farewell Finksy and thanks for your friendship and the memories.
Jim "Crash" Brasher
Jim (Randy) Waters
August 2, 2012
To the Finks Family:
I went to high school with Jim at Edina HS and knew him to be a good friend, a fine person and an outstanding athelete. I have not seen him in more than 40 years but am very saddened by his passing. It is heartening to see that he had such a positive impact on the people he touched.
Al & Joni Krajewski
August 1, 2012
May all the great memories of Jim be with the Finks family. He can now watch over and help you from above forever.
Jeff Field
August 1, 2012
It seems like it was yesterday, when we were down at Embers on a Friday nite.[494 & 100 edina] Jim and I have been through life together as friend,teamate,and classmate. I am blessed to have been part of your life!I will miss him greatly. RIP Finkers
Steve & Andrea Nichols
August 1, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to your family....
Doug Ireland
August 1, 2012
What a wonderful guy! His passion for life and his cheerful personality were treasured. He was so proud of his dad and always helpful to those of us in Louisiana and with the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. We were looking forward to him visiting when we open our museum next summer. He had that in his plans. Deepest sympathy to family and friends from everyone with and in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
John F. Hondo Hahn
August 1, 2012
"What a great lad, he," as one would say in soccer. Truly one of the finest gentlemen I have had the pleasure to work with in my professional sports career. Likeable, caring and loveable Jimmy was to his friends. I'm just glad I was one, even after our sports service together. God bless him and his family.
greg flakus
August 1, 2012
Jimmy was a true friend. Loyal, always there and full of passion for whatever he did. I will miss our phone chats on a regular basis, where we would cover old legends and new happenings in sports and life.
Greg Flakus Vancouver Washington
Susan Doyal
July 31, 2012
My heart goes out to the Finks family for your loss. Jim was a friend and, above all, a truly wonderful person. He has gone too soon and will be missed.
Andy Deckas
July 31, 2012
Danny, David, Tommy and families,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of family dinners (hot dogs for Tom) and games at Cornelia. Jimmy was always so nice to "the little guys". My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken Beiersdorf
July 30, 2012
We have lost some great classmates from the class of Edina 1970. Losing Jimmy will be missed for a long time.
Tom Kerber
July 30, 2012
A phone call or email from Jim was always full of positivity, kindness and a few soft jabs at yesteryears.
It was a pleasure to work with Jim to publish his book Colors – he always sought the best.
He was a true pleasure to work with.
Enjoying our 40 year EHS reunion
Polly Keith Scotland
July 29, 2012
Finkers was one of the most beloved members of the EHS Class of 70. Jim just finished editing a book I am writing. I can't thank him enough for his encouragement, humor, and positive critique. My heart is breaking. Thanks for being a true friend! "Party" Polly
July 29, 2012
Jim was a teammate,classmate and friend. He was a classy guy with a sharp wit. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers to to the Finks family.
Jeff Cauble #8
Lee Otis
July 29, 2012
For over 45 years, Jim and I would trade calls to talk about Sports and whats going on in the World. He got mad at me when I convinced him that Macom Begin was a winger for the Quebec Nordiques. He would like to tease this buddies. Once he proclaimed a good friend that he was the bicenntial batter. "He can't hit, throw,field, catch,and run, outside of that he is a good player. I will miss those comments, trips, and those phone calls. I lost a good friend and a part of family.
Scott Jensen
July 29, 2012
He was a neighbor and a dear friend.
I will miss his sharp wit, and am a better person having known him.
John Woehrle
July 29, 2012
Jimmy, you will be missed. Thanks for your friendship and fond memories.
Jim Olson
July 29, 2012
Sad news.
His induction speech for his Dad at the NFL Hall of Fame was fantastic.
RIP
July 29, 2012
Jimmy, it was indeed a PLEASURE ! Topper/amy
John Agustsson
July 28, 2012
To the family of Jim Finks: so sorry for your loss. I graduated with Jim and had always found him to be a great person who really enjoyed life.
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