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David Fincher Obituary
David Lee Fincher, 66, of Oregon lost his battle with cancer January 13, 2018. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. David served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, and retired from First Energy (Davis-Besse) in 2013 where he worked in the warehouse for over 20 years. He was a proud member of the IBEW Local 245, devoting many years as a union steward. David enjoyed spending time with those close to him, including family hunting trips to southern Ohio and riding motorcycles with his longtime friend, Mike Johnson.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Nora Fincher; mother in-law, Annetta Smith; brother, James Fincher; daughter, Stormy Fincher-Loesch; son-in-law, Richard Loesch, and grandson, Craig Sibbersen II.
David is survived by his wife, of nearly 44 years, Ann Fincher (Smith); brother, Jon (Grace); father-in-law, Oscar Smith; children, Misty, David II (Lindsey), Michael (Kersten); ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Murphy.
Family and friends are invited to attend services Saturday, January, 20th, 10 a.m. - Noon at the Blanchard-Strabler Funeral Home, 1163 West Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH 43612 with a luncheon to follow.
Donations in memory of David should be made to The American Cancer Society or St. Jude (Cancer.org and StJude.org) to help find a cure and help those with cancer in need. Online condolences:
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Sally Melle
January 20, 2018
Dave will be missed very much by all his friends at Ohio Skate.
mike johnsn
January 19, 2018
Dave is also,a proud member of teamsters local20.
Gary Bibby
January 19, 2018
All of us at Pearson are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care
Michelle Rains
January 18, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories you have. Stay strong Fincher family. Thinking of you all.
mike johnson
January 17, 2018
Rest in peace,my brother, god speed.
CW
January 17, 2018
My condolences to the family of David Lee Fincher. May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time, and be comfort by God'sWord in John 6:40.
January 17, 2018
One of the smoothest skaters around...the rink won't be the same without you but heaven will be pleasantly entertained. Rest peacefully Dave.
Tommiella Noel and family send peace and condolences to the Fincher family.
Judy Anderson
January 16, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. Dave could always make you laugh. Prayers for all of you.
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