Teddy Joe Finch, Sr.'s Obituary
Obituary of Teddy Joe Finch, Sr.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held, 2:00 PM, Friday, September 10th at Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Rd. St. Helens, Oregon. Teddy passed away at his residence, August 30th. He was 69 years of age.
Teddy was born May 2nd, 1941 at Mangum, Oklahoma to John Aulden and Leta Lorita North Finch. He was one of three children. He graduated from Siletz High School, Siletz, Oregon and then served his country in the US Navy from 1959 to 1962. He was married to Gloria Ricker from 1964 until 1981. He moved to St. Helens in 1968 and worked for Boise Cascade until 1995 when he retired.
Teddy loved the outdoors, deer hunting Costal fishing, gardening of strawberries and tomatoes. While at Avamere the staff turned over the flower garden to Teddy as he took such pride and care of the gardens.
His is survived by his children; Sonya Finch, Teddy and Kris Finch and Angela Finch. 6 Grandchildren; Billy Earlywine, Cody, Dawn, Kayla, Jesse and Alden Finch. Siblings, John Lee Finch and Joan Bowman.
Online condolences can be made to the family at; www.columbiafh.com
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