Mary Jean Fincher was passionate for life and for God, her family, and her friends. She loved visiting with friends and relatives, baking, sewing, crocheting, knitting, playing cards, entertaining people with her stories and jokes, reading, and playing her piano. She was known for her energy and her passion for missions. She was born and raised in Otis, Colorado, graduating from Otis High School in 1945. She and her husband Albert Fincher, from Akron, Colorado, lived in Olathe, Colorado until 1967 when they moved to California. She worked as a secretary for a hardware supply chain and a large school district in California. The last 10 years she lived in Michigan with her daughter Bonita and son-in-law Cliff Miller, in whose home she passed away December 31, 2014.
She will be remembered by her surviving family: Grace Hendrix, sister, Otis, brother Lowell Chadwick from Nebraska, sister-in-law Doris Lockheart of Otis, son, Leroy Fincher of El Paso, TX, daughter, Bonita Miller of Spring Arbor, Michigan, son, Jerry Fincher from San Dimas, CA. Grandchildren: Todd Fincher of El Paso, TX, Rhett Fincher of Pagosa Springs, CO, Zach Miller of Lakewood, WA, Jacob Miller and Brianna Kennel from Cedar Rapids, IA; her great-grandchildren: Tanner, Cooper, & Levi Fincher from El Paso, TX, Claire, Ethan, & Sienna Miller from Seattle, WA.
Preceding her in death were her father and mother Joy and Saxie Chadwick of Otis, brother Ellsworth Chadwick of Montana, Bill Chadwick of Otis, brother –in-law, Andy Hendrix of Otis, husband Albert Fincher of Akron, great grandson, Bailey Fincher from Texas.
The Funeral Service was held Saturday January 17, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Otis Colorado with CRE, Randy Feather officiating, interment followed at the Otis Cemetery. Baucke Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.
A Granddaughter’s Memories of Grandma Fincher: The grandma I knew was incredibly independent, stubborn, frugal, giving and had sweet tooth. She licked the spoon to her batters, despite my reprieve. Ate half her own fudge, when she’d make some for me. She’d eat dessert first or the only thing at all, ordered only hot water, without anything in it, not ever, not at all. Her freezer was packed full of ‘on sale’ chocolate bunnies and candies for the upcoming year. If she wasn’t baking treats for people and sneaking samples along the way, she was sewing outfits and costumes for her grandchildren or for church plays. You couldn’t beat her in Scrabble or cards. She drove like an Indy Car racer with her car, walker and grocery cart. Grandma’s visits came with 2 large suitcases in tow; one full of goodies, and one for her clothes. I’d play 20 questions to see if she had it in her handbag; she’d win every time, no matter what I’d said. She’d have dice for playing, meds for your head, sewing kit for mending, and sometimes left over bread. She loved to play the piano, bouncing with the keys as the great grand kids danced and exclaimed, “Grandma, don’t stop! We’ve got more moves!” She loved to laugh and tell stories to all, grabbing onto your arm just to be close. Now she’s in Heaven, probably asking God what song to play on the piano, laughing and loving her life with Him.
She will be remembered by her surviving family: Grace Hendrix, sister, Otis, brother Lowell Chadwick from Nebraska, sister-in-law Doris Lockheart of Otis, son, Leroy Fincher of El Paso, TX, daughter, Bonita Miller of Spring Arbor, Michigan, son, Jerry Fincher from San Dimas, CA. Grandchildren: Todd Fincher of El Paso, TX, Rhett Fincher of Pagosa Springs, CO, Zach Miller of Lakewood, WA, Jacob Miller and Brianna Kennel from Cedar Rapids, IA; her great-grandchildren: Tanner, Cooper, & Levi Fincher from El Paso, TX, Claire, Ethan, & Sienna Miller from Seattle, WA.
Preceding her in death were her father and mother Joy and Saxie Chadwick of Otis, brother Ellsworth Chadwick of Montana, Bill Chadwick of Otis, brother –in-law, Andy Hendrix of Otis, husband Albert Fincher of Akron, great grandson, Bailey Fincher from Texas.
The Funeral Service was held Saturday January 17, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Otis Colorado with CRE, Randy Feather officiating, interment followed at the Otis Cemetery. Baucke Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.
A Granddaughter’s Memories of Grandma Fincher: The grandma I knew was incredibly independent, stubborn, frugal, giving and had sweet tooth. She licked the spoon to her batters, despite my reprieve. Ate half her own fudge, when she’d make some for me. She’d eat dessert first or the only thing at all, ordered only hot water, without anything in it, not ever, not at all. Her freezer was packed full of ‘on sale’ chocolate bunnies and candies for the upcoming year. If she wasn’t baking treats for people and sneaking samples along the way, she was sewing outfits and costumes for her grandchildren or for church plays. You couldn’t beat her in Scrabble or cards. She drove like an Indy Car racer with her car, walker and grocery cart. Grandma’s visits came with 2 large suitcases in tow; one full of goodies, and one for her clothes. I’d play 20 questions to see if she had it in her handbag; she’d win every time, no matter what I’d said. She’d have dice for playing, meds for your head, sewing kit for mending, and sometimes left over bread. She loved to play the piano, bouncing with the keys as the great grand kids danced and exclaimed, “Grandma, don’t stop! We’ve got more moves!” She loved to laugh and tell stories to all, grabbing onto your arm just to be close. Now she’s in Heaven, probably asking God what song to play on the piano, laughing and loving her life with Him.
Mary Jean Fincher was passionate for life and for God, her family, and her friends. She loved visiting with friends and relatives, baking, sewing, crocheting, knitting, playing cards, entertaining people with her stories and jokes, reading, and playing her piano. She was known for her energy and her passion for missions. She was born and raised in Otis, Colorado, graduating from Otis High School in 1945. She and her husband Albert Fincher, from Akron, Colorado, lived in Olathe, Colorado until 1967 when they moved to California. She worked as a secretary for a hardware supply chain and a large school district in California. The last 10 years she lived in Michigan with her daughter Bonita and son-in-law Cliff Miller, in whose home she passed away December 31, 2014.
She will be remembered by her surviving family: Grace Hendrix, sister, Otis, brother Lowell Chadwick from Nebraska, sister-in-law Doris Lockheart of Otis, son, Leroy Fincher of El Paso, TX, daughter, Bonita Miller of Spring Arbor, Michigan, son, Jerry Fincher from San Dimas, CA. Grandchildren: Todd Fincher of El Paso, TX, Rhett Fincher of Pagosa Springs, CO, Zach Miller of Lakewood, WA, Jacob Miller and Brianna Kennel from Cedar Rapids, IA; her great-grandchildren: Tanner, Cooper, & Levi Fincher from El Paso, TX, Claire, Ethan, & Sienna Miller from Seattle, WA.
Preceding her in death were her father and mother Joy and Saxie Chadwick of Otis, brother Ellsworth Chadwick of Montana, Bill Chadwick of Otis, brother –in-law, Andy Hendrix of Otis, husband Albert Fincher of Akron, great grandson, Bailey Fincher from Texas.
The Funeral Service was held Saturday January 17, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Otis Colorado with CRE, Randy Feather officiating, interment followed at the Otis Cemetery. Baucke Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.
A Granddaughter’s Memories of Grandma Fincher: The grandma I knew was incredibly independent, stubborn, frugal, giving and had sweet tooth. She licked the spoon to her batters, despite my reprieve. Ate half her own fudge, when she’d make some for me. She’d eat dessert first or the only thing at all, ordered only hot water, without anything in it, not ever, not at all. Her freezer was packed full of ‘on sale’ chocolate bunnies and candies for the upcoming year. If she wasn’t baking treats for people and sneaking samples along the way, she was sewing outfits and costumes for her grandchildren or for church plays. You couldn’t beat her in Scrabble or cards. She drove like an Indy Car racer with her car, walker and grocery cart. Grandma’s visits came with 2 large suitcases in tow; one full of goodies, and one for her clothes. I’d play 20 questions to see if she had it in her handbag; she’d win every time, no matter what I’d said. She’d have dice for playing, meds for your head, sewing kit for mending, and sometimes left over bread. She loved to play the piano, bouncing with the keys as the great grand kids danced and exclaimed, “Grandma, don’t stop! We’ve got more moves!” She loved to laugh and tell stories to all, grabbing onto your arm just to be close. Now she’s in Heaven, probably asking God what song to play on the piano, laughing and loving her life with Him.
She will be remembered by her surviving family: Grace Hendrix, sister, Otis, brother Lowell Chadwick from Nebraska, sister-in-law Doris Lockheart of Otis, son, Leroy Fincher of El Paso, TX, daughter, Bonita Miller of Spring Arbor, Michigan, son, Jerry Fincher from San Dimas, CA. Grandchildren: Todd Fincher of El Paso, TX, Rhett Fincher of Pagosa Springs, CO, Zach Miller of Lakewood, WA, Jacob Miller and Brianna Kennel from Cedar Rapids, IA; her great-grandchildren: Tanner, Cooper, & Levi Fincher from El Paso, TX, Claire, Ethan, & Sienna Miller from Seattle, WA.
Preceding her in death were her father and mother Joy and Saxie Chadwick of Otis, brother Ellsworth Chadwick of Montana, Bill Chadwick of Otis, brother –in-law, Andy Hendrix of Otis, husband Albert Fincher of Akron, great grandson, Bailey Fincher from Texas.
The Funeral Service was held Saturday January 17, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Otis Colorado with CRE, Randy Feather officiating, interment followed at the Otis Cemetery. Baucke Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.
A Granddaughter’s Memories of Grandma Fincher: The grandma I knew was incredibly independent, stubborn, frugal, giving and had sweet tooth. She licked the spoon to her batters, despite my reprieve. Ate half her own fudge, when she’d make some for me. She’d eat dessert first or the only thing at all, ordered only hot water, without anything in it, not ever, not at all. Her freezer was packed full of ‘on sale’ chocolate bunnies and candies for the upcoming year. If she wasn’t baking treats for people and sneaking samples along the way, she was sewing outfits and costumes for her grandchildren or for church plays. You couldn’t beat her in Scrabble or cards. She drove like an Indy Car racer with her car, walker and grocery cart. Grandma’s visits came with 2 large suitcases in tow; one full of goodies, and one for her clothes. I’d play 20 questions to see if she had it in her handbag; she’d win every time, no matter what I’d said. She’d have dice for playing, meds for your head, sewing kit for mending, and sometimes left over bread. She loved to play the piano, bouncing with the keys as the great grand kids danced and exclaimed, “Grandma, don’t stop! We’ve got more moves!” She loved to laugh and tell stories to all, grabbing onto your arm just to be close. Now she’s in Heaven, probably asking God what song to play on the piano, laughing and loving her life with Him.
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