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Suzanne Finney Obituary

Finney, Suzanne E. Passed away in her home on June 21, 2013, age 85. Beloved wife of Daniel P. Finney Sr. who preceded her in 2008, dear mother of Ann (John) Pillsbury, Daniel P. (Cindy) Finney Jr., Mark (Suzanne) Finney, Suzanne (Tom) Seiff, Patricia Finney, John Finney and late infant daughter Mary Margaret Finney; dear sister of the late Lloyd and Jay Conlon, grandmother of 26 and great grandmother of 4. Suzanne was a graduate of Visitation Academy, Hope College in Holland, Michigan and received a Masters Degree from Washington University. A lifelong resident of Brentwood, Missouri, Suzanne was an elementary school teacher at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic School for 22 years. Her summers were spent on the beaches of Lake Michigan with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She especially loved her summer cottage in Douglas, Michigan which her father purchased shortly after World War II. Every June, she opened the cottage for her growing family and closed it for the year in September. Services: A memorial mass will be held at Saint Mary Magdalen Church, 2618 Brentwood Blvd. (at Manchester), Brentwood, MO on Sat., July 13 at 10:30 am. Boppchapel.com

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2013.

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July 9, 2013

Dear Cindy, Dan and family,

I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mother. I know how you adored her and cared for her. I am confident she is in heaven with her Savior looking down on you with such gratitude and love. You will always keep her memory alive in the way you live your lives every day.

I pray you feel God's loving presence during this difficult time.

Love,

The Mannas

July 8, 2013

Dan, Cindy and family,

So sorry for the loss of your sweet Mother, Mother-in-law and Grandmother. She was incredibly blessed to be loved and cared for in such a beautiful manner by your awesome family. You have an amazing family and I am confident you brought her so much joy. What a gift you were to each other.

We will hold your sweet family in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the wonderful example you set in caring so beautifully for aging parents!

Love,

The Tayons

Greg Connor

July 8, 2013

Mark, I am sorry for your loss. I'm sure she is in a better place.

Nick Ferrara

July 7, 2013

John and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you all with sweet memories and comfort.

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