Evelyn Warren Finnie

Finnie, Evelyn Warren passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Webster Groves, MO. Beloved wife of Thomas C. Finnie for 63 years; dear mother of Thomas W. Finnie (Kay, deceased) of Springfield, MO and William C. Finnie (Glenda) of St. Louis; adored grandmother of Thomas C. Finnie (Aimee) of Charlotte, NC; Dr. John W. Finnie (Lynn) of Frontenac, MO; Allyson K Finnie of Springfield, MO; and Stephen L. Finnie (Sarita) of Mountain Lakes, NJ. Evelyn had 10 great-grandchildren; Warren, Reese, Grant and Emma Finnie of Charlotte; Sean, Laura, Evan and Johnny Finnie of Frontenac; and Glen and Kieran Finnie of NJ. Mrs. Finnie has one sister, Lois Warren Kramer and many nephews and nieces including Warren Kramer, Richard and Roger Finnie all of Lexington. She had a wealth of friends with whom she had kept in touch and gifted with handcrafted needlework items. Mrs. Finnie was born to William and Mayme Warren on Feb. 20, 1921 in Lexington, KY. She attended the University of KY, was a member of Delta Zeta, and most importantly met Thomas Carroll Finnie. They were married in 1940. They were a devoted and caring couple until his passing in 2003. Mrs Finnie supported her husband while he served their country in WWII and the several moves between Washington, DC and St. Louis during his distinguished career with the Dept. of Defense. She was a founder and first president of the Women's Club of ACIC (now NGA). She belonged to the Eugene Field chapter of Questers in St. Louis, and was a Deacon of the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood. She was an outstanding hostess, and was creative in planning events for high ranking govt. officials, for her children and then her grandchildren in their visits to her beloved KY Lake. She was known for her upbeat, enthusiastic spirit. She was a devoted mother to her two sons and active in their school, athletic and scouting activities. She was instrumental in setting their character and work ethic. She, like her husband, was a member of the Greatest Generation. Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Friday, April 13, 1:15 - 1:45 p.m. with Interment at J.B. National Cemetery immediately following. A memorial service will be celebrated at Kirkwood United Methodist Church (201 West Adams, Kirkwood, MO 63122) Saturday, April 28, 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association (St. Louis: 9374 Olive Blvd., 63141; Springfield, 1500 S. Glenston Rd., 65804)