Jeffery Finn Obituary

With Christmas coming, I'm thinking of Jeff. It's still hard to believe he's gone. He was so kind and funny, he could make anyone laugh. I remember the stories he'd tell, most of them were true:). I know how much he loved you all. My prayers are with you as I'm sure this will be a difficult Christmas without him. But what memories he's left!

To the Finn Family,
Jeff will always hold a special place in our hearts. Whenever he was around you knew there would be laughter and te-heeeing going on. We were blessed to have known him and we sure will miss him. Love Always, the Spratley's.

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

When Barry was ill, Dad quoted this to me, "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference."

Shawn,Bridgette,Kelly and families,
I was late in finding out about your Dad's passing. I am so sorry that you have this loss in your lives. I hope that knowing we are all sending you love will be helpful in your healing. Tell fun stories, remember the good times. We are here if you need anything!
Jeff, Erin, Neal and Carlie

PS...if there is beer up in Heaven, you can bet he is having one with Gram!
Love,
Aunt Dianne

Dear Shawn, Bridgette, Kelly and families,
You have all been in our thoughts. We are sorry that it has taken us so long to express our sympathy but know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers and we hope in time the memories of your Dad will help heal your pain.
Love you all,
Aunt Dianne and Uncle Bill

Shawn, "Bridge" and Kelly
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I can't say as I understand your pain at all but want you to know that you have all been in our thoughts and prayers. Hold tight to your memories and let them help comfort you through this sad and difficult time. My love to all of you.
PS...Can you imagine the ruckus "up there" right now? Ü

Dear Shawn, Bridgette & Kelly,
I know the hurt in loosing a parent but the memories will live on forever. We shared a few good times in the day. Your Dad will be missed. My Love to all of you at this time.
Love Annetta Teeter - Matteson, Il.

Shawn, Bridgette and Kelly I am very sorry for your loss. Hold on to the happy memories and allow him to live on though them.

May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. Thinking of all of you and sending you lots of love and hugs.

May your Father's Legacy live on through his children and grandchildren. He no doubt left this world a proud man because of all of you.
All our thoughts and prayers.

My heart goes out to each and every one of you. I am so sorry for your loss. Keep him close to you through memories and smiles - he is with each of you. All my love to you guys. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Shawn,Bridgette & Kelly,
Sadly there are no words to comfort you at this time.The loss of a father cannot be consoled,nor the emptiness in your hearts so heavy & numb at this time.May his wonderful memories sustain you the rest of your days.I will always remember him as the best chicken cooker ever.You & he will remain in my prayers as will the Good lord.For there surly must be hell raising in heaven these days.Just Finnin you !!!!!


All my love Aunt Karen

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find hope and comfort in Isaiah 26:19, and Psalms 55:22.
You'll be in my prayers.

We really enjoyed hanging out with your dad.

So sorry for loss.
Tom & Charlotte Grabe Oak Forest

I am so sorry for your loss. It is very difficult to bear the loss of a loved one. May the God of tender mercies who strengthens us in our trials and hardships sustain you at this most difficult time--2 Cor. 1:3, 4. C.Day

You could go your entire life and not meet another man that had the character of Dad. He had more friends than we could count. He could tell an excellent story, could be onery and stubborn, and he rarely every had a bad word so say about anyone.

We'll miss his boat trips, his backyard barbeques, and his goffy grin when he was finnin' you.

We will miss him and were very happy that he was able to spend his last few months in the beautiful weather of Flordia, with his loving wife and his brother so close.

In our hears always, Grampa. Love, Alec, Zachariah Jeffery, and Isabella.

Dad had more friends than we could count. Most people go through life not rocking the boat, dad liked to shake the hell out of it. He was a character and you can go throughout a lifetime and never, never meet another man like him.