FINNEY, W.E. (Gene) (Dr.)

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Sunday, April 13, 2003 Dr. W.E. "Gene" Finney, born July 14, 1924, in State Line, Indiana, passed on April 10, 2003, in Peoria, Arizona. Virginia Cook Finney, his beloved wife of 53 years, preceded him in death in 1998. He is survived by his children, Douglas Finney and wife Sharon, and Chris Finney all of Phoenix, Arizona; and JoAnn Carpenter of Hinsdale, Illinois. Two sisters, Ruby Johnson and Ruth Kirkpatrick of Danville, Illinois, also survive him. One sister, Orabelle Finney, preceded him in death. He has five grand-children, Kamie Ulery and husband Chris and Scott Finney and wife Sheli of Phoenix, Arizona, and Lucy, Claire, and Grace Carpenter of Hinsdale, Illinois. Also, his four great-grandchildren, Michael and Elise Ulery, and Troy and Dillon Finney, reside in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Finney graduated from Lincoln Chiropractic College in 1955. He then practiced in Danville, Illinois, until his retirement to Arizona in 1985. One of his greatest joys was caring for his patients over his 30 years of Chiropractic practice. He also served in the United States Navy, and like many other members of America's greatest generation, completed his education using the GI Bill. Dr. Finney's extensive service to his community included: serving as a long-term Board member and president of the Illinois Chiropractic Association, District #118 School Board member and president, and president of the Danville Country Club. He was also a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge. Anyone who knew Gene, knew of his love for the game of golf. Later in life, he managed to shoot at or below his age every year, just recently scoring a 79. And, as any golfer knows, that is an accomplishment. Gene, Dad, Grandpa, BoPa, you will always be in the hearts of your family, patients, friends and golfing buddies. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel, 13738 Camino Del Sol, Sun City West, Arizona 85375. Visitation will be at 8:30 AM the same day. Graveside services will follow at the National Memorial Cemetery at 10:30 AM. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Gene's beloved wife Ginny, to a hospice or other organization benefiting leukemia patients. Courtesy of Pat Wilson. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Monday, April 14, 2003 Dr. W.E. "Gene" Finney, born July 14, 1924, in State Line, Indiana, passed on April 10, 2003, in Peoria, Arizona. Mr. Finney served in the United States Navy. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel, 13738 Camino Del Sol, Sun City West, Arizona 85375. Visitation will be at 8:30 AM the same day. Graveside services will follow at the National Memorial Cemetery at 10:30 AM. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Gene's beloved wife Ginny, to a hospice or other organization benefiting leukemia patients. Courtesy of Pat Wilson.