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Lawrence George Fincke

Lawrence Fincke Obituary

FINCKE -- Lawrence George, 64, died on Monday, February 20, 2006, in Tulsa, OK. Son of Rev. Luther P. Fincke, D.D., former Pastor of Manoa United Presbyterian Church, and his wife, Marguerite, he was the beloved husband of Audrey C. Fincke. Mr. Fincke graduated in 1959 from Havertown, PA High School and earned his B.A. degree from Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, in 1963. Upon graduation, he went into the Peace Corps in Okemesi, Nigeria. On June 5, 1964, he married Audrey C. Gilbertson. In 1966, he entered the Air Force and served as a Communications Officer until 1971, when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. In 1971, Mr. Fincke embarked on his careers as a Computer Programmer and devoted father of 1 daughter. For 25 of the 30 years that he was a Computer Programmer/Analyst, Mr. Fincke created many programs focusing on health service, accounting, and payroll for Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. A devoted Christian, he served as a deacon and an elder in 2 Baptist churches in Tulsa. He also ran a bus ministry and team taught a Sunday school class with his wife. Mr. Fincke was preceded in death by his father, Luther P. Fincke, and his mother, Marguerite D. Fincke. He is survived by: his wife, Audrey C. Fincke; his daughter, Jeanine M. Norris and her husband, James A. Norris; his granddaughter, Abigail C. Norris; and 4 brothers. A public Memorial service will be held at a time and location to be announced later. For further information, please contact Jeanine Norris via e-mail at [email protected]. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to John 3:16 Mission, Mingo Valley Christian School, or World Vision. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Audrey C. Fincke, in care of Moore's Rosewood Chapel at 2570 S. Harvard, Tulsa, OK 74114. Moore's Rosewood, 744-1202.

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Published by Tulsa World on Feb. 24, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Fincke

25 Entries

Grady Stephens, Jr.

March 14, 2006

I'll miss Larry in this life, but the Bible says he has gained. I tried my best to outwit him through the years, but always had to give up laughing. Larry is a good friend and I'm looking forward to seeing him again when Jesus comes.

Karolyn and Pete Gilbertson

March 8, 2006

Audrey, Jeannie, Anthony and Abby

Larry will be missed so very much, he always enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. We will miss his laughter and am so glad we got to see him last Oct. and we had some good times.

You are in our thoughts and prayers

and God be with you at this time of sorrow.

Magi Witter

March 7, 2006

Larry left us with so many wonderful memories at Hillcrest. He always had a smile, and was just fun to work with. May God bless you and your family. He blessed us with the time we spent with Larry.

Shirley Ruckman

March 7, 2006

Audrey and Jeanie, I worked with Larry for 30+ years and it was a time I won't forget. He was always doing things at work to make it less boring to be there. I remember the day he came in to work with paw prints on the back of his shirt. He was a smart and kind person who will be missed. Audrey, I sent you a card, but it was returned to me. My prayers are with you both. He's probably in heaven making Jesus laugh. God Bless all.

Cliff Cloyd

March 4, 2006

I worked with Larry and Audrey at Hillcrest from December of 1997 until Audrey changed jobs and until Larry retired. I mainly worked with Larry on creating processes to move the data files that he created to different departments in the hospital. One of the things that I always found humorous about Larry was the diffculty he sometimes had with his coffee cup, a problem that I sometimes shared with him. It was not unusual to see Larry with a large coffee stain on his shirt and that sight eventually led to the expansion of my vocabulary. I no longer say "I spilled something" on myself. Now it's "I Fincked myself". I will always remember Larry for that, but also for his kindness and friendship. I am glad that I knew Larry and got to work with him as long as I did. God bless you all.

BARBARA MCGLORY

March 3, 2006

DEAR AUDREY & FAMILY,

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, AUDREY AND JEANINE.

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BE WITH EACH OF YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.

Jack Arnold

March 3, 2006

May God be with your family through this time of loss and beyond. Larry had a unique sense of humor and loved to entertain.

I miss his laugh!

Sandy Brewer

March 3, 2006

I worked with Larry for 25+ years, he was more than a co-worker, he was a close friend that I miss very much. I missed the laughs Larry and I had when he retired, but I knew that he was just a phone call away. I am privileged to have known Larry and count him as a friend. Good-Bye dear friend!

Jeff & Chris Emerson

March 3, 2006

Audrey & Jeannie:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We will never forget Larry's great attitude and how he always loved laughter. My daughter, Meghan was greatly upset when we told her the news!!! You don't know how many lifes he touched just within our store - I can't imagine how much he will be missed by others.

Our sincerce sympathy,

Jeff & Chris Emerson

Naturalfarms

Tulsa, OK

Patty Walker

March 3, 2006

Dear Audrey & family,

When I came to work in the IT department here at Hillcrest just 2 years ago it was Larry who made me feel welcome. It was very hard for me but Larry made me laugh, always said hello, and had an upbeat heart. He will be missed very much. God bless you all, you are in my prayers.

Rhonda Shelton

March 3, 2006

I worked with Larry for two years at Hillcrest in the IT department. What I remember most is that Larry was always first at the meetings in the IT dept and always got the best chair. He would rock back and cross his legs and be drinking his coffee and would just smile and laugh at everyone coming into the room. He was a blessing to me and we all missed him greatly when he retired.

I am deeply sorry for your lose. I am praying that God will help you to forget those bad times and will be reminded daily of all the happy times and things you did with Larry through out the years. Gods Blessings to you and your family during this time.

Mark Werre

March 3, 2006

Dear Audrey: As you know you and Larry were my favorites at Hillcrest. The silly sometimes serious conversation we had made my days on the job enjoyable. We joked about our different views about life, politics and the PC vs. Mainframe. I was saddened but my memories of Larry will last forever.

Mark Werre

Joe Shelton

March 3, 2006

Larry,

I miss the laughs and debates we had together... you have filled my heart with fond memories of our friendship.

Joe Shelton

Roger & Linda Raaum

March 1, 2006

Dear Audrey & family,

I am so glad we got together last Oct. on a nice fall day for a GREAT VISIT and coffee. This was a great "ending". You and yours are in our prayers.

AS Ever,

Roger & Linda

Susie Roalstad

February 28, 2006

Audry, Jeannie, Anthony, little Abi,

Loss is always painful,even when the end result is good. Larry is with Jesus (how lucky!)and will forever be in your hearts. I grieve with you, I cry with you, I pray for you. Jesus is near to the brokenhearted, and He comforts those who mourn. Praise Him for His faithfulness!

All our love, Susie, Steve and Lila

WANDA DENNIS

February 28, 2006

My sincere sympathy to Audry and Jeannie. Larry will be missed by all who knew him.

Pauline Hoffman

February 28, 2006

Dear Audrey, Jeannie and family.

My heart goes out to all of you. Larry is safe in God's arms,now, and I pray that all of you will find comfort in His care, and in your memories of Larry.

Know that you are in our hearts and prayers, always.

With love,

Pauline and Dave

Sonia Byrd

February 27, 2006

Audrey, I am so sorry to hear of Larry's death. I pray that you and your family will find peace and comfort in God's promises. Love, Sonia

Denny Fincke

February 27, 2006

Dear Audrey and Jeannie,

Even though I know Larry is safe with his Lord, Dad, and now Mom, I miss him. Of course this past week numerous memories of our youth have flooded back into my mind, and they are precious to me. My real admiration for Larry has been to watch him deal with his health problems over the years without complaining, at least to me, about his misfortune. We must thank the Lord that He allowed Larry to attend Jeannie's wedding and have two years with Abigail and also to be a part of Mom's service.

Love'

Denny, Linda, and Cassaundra

Shari & Dennis Wangsness

February 26, 2006

Our sympathy to my cousin Audrey and her family. May God's spirit be with you, guide you and bring you peace during this unexpected time of loss.

A. Dennison Fincke

February 26, 2006

Audrey and Jeannie -

I am so very sorry for your loss. Although my contact with Larry has been limited over the years, everytime I met him I just thought he was such a great guy.

Lew & Renee Weinberg

February 26, 2006

Audrey, Lew & I wish to send our most sincere sympathy and blessings to you, Jeannie, Anthony and Abi. We will hold you in our thoughts and prayers. The angels will surround you with love.

Andrew Fincke

February 26, 2006

A great brother and a good friend and a sincere servant of the Lord.

Inez Johnson

February 25, 2006

Dear Audrey, Jeannie, nthony and Abigail, you have my sincere sympathy. May the Lord bless and keep you in His care. Lovingly, Aunt Inez

Jeannine Churchill

February 25, 2006

Our sincere sympathy to Audrey, Jeannie, Anthony and Abi.

Tim and Jeannine Churchill

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