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Clyde Finley Obituary
He graduated from Senior High School in Billings and later joined the Army. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Billings. He married his wife Maryann Evertz on Jan. 17, 1959. Together, they farmed and ranched in the Billings/Hardin area. In 1970, they moved to Joliet where they currently reside.
Clyde is survived by his wife Maryann; four sons, Kelly (Lana) Finley of Cortez, Colo., Mike Finley of Joliet, Mitch (Beth) Finley of Richmond Hill, Ga., and Shawn (Lynnell) Finley of Whitefish; two daughters, Kim (Don) Fowler of Worden, and Michelle (Marvin) Wallace of Slidell, La. Clyde has 15 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He is also survived by three brothers, Ken (Esther) Finley, Gordon (Ethel) Finley, and Charles (Rene`) Finley; and two sisters, Marjie Gillison and Katherine Bentz, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Ira; one brother, John Robert; and one sister, Mary Louise.
Vigil services for Clyde Finley will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, at St. John's Catholic Church in Joliet. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, at St. John's Catholic Church. Rite of Committal with Military Honors will follow mass at Joliet Cemetery. The casket is open for visitation at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to the Joliet Community Center or the charity of one's choice. Michelotti-Sawyers is in charge of arrangements.
We love you and miss you Papa Clyde, love your grandkids.
Happy Trails. Love, Maryann, Kim, Kelly, Mitch, Mike, Michelle, and Shawn.
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Mary Pihlaja/Taylor
December 12, 2005
To the Finley Family
Clyde was a GREAT man and will be dearly missed by the people he touched with his life. My prayers are with you all. He has left a wonderful legacy with his children.
Ron, Anna, & boys Finley
December 12, 2005
We will greatly miss you uncle, everyone is in our thoughts and prayers. He was the one I (anna) remember telling me that I needed high heel cowboy boots. We will never forget that. love you all.
Mar.ene and Duane Wetstein
December 11, 2005
Maryann and family, We were so sorry to see that Clyde passed away.Clyde had many friends who will miss him,but have alot of good memories as I know you do too. You are all in our prayers and wish we could be there with you.
Briana Olsen
December 11, 2005
I wanted to let everyone know that you are all in my prayers. You are a wonderful family, one I cherished growing up. Clyde was a wonderful man Thank you Maryann, Kim and Elisha for letting me know him....I love and miss you all...and everyone of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Elisha, if you need anything please do not hesitate to call.
Machelle Pihlaja-Lewis
December 11, 2005
To all of Clyde's Family. I hope that God can bring you peace of mind. Please know that there are many of us out here who care and share your grief. Clyde was a good man.
Lisa Finley
December 10, 2005
Goodbye to a wonderful uncle. He will be greatly missed, even by those of us that do not live near.
Lisa
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