Floyd Allan Finney

Floyd Allan Finney 1936 - 2010 Floyd Allan Finney, 73 passed away January 13, 2010 of cancer at his home in Kimberly, ID. He was the eldest child of Floyd A. and Evelyn (Skeels) Finney and was descended from Woodland founding pioneers Austin and Sarah George. Floyd graduated from Kamiah High School in 1954 and then attended the University of Idaho for one year participating in Navy ROTC. He was a Navy Veteran before working for the Boise Police Department for 10 years. During these years, he formed a life-long friendship with fellow policeman, Don Holman. Floyd or "Allan" or "Finney" married Doris Miracle in 1956. They were later divorced. They had two children. In 1980, Floyd married Deanna Lasure and acquired three step-children. They also raised two grandchildren, Jayde and Ryan Graham. Finney spent most of his working life as a bartender and was very proud of being "One of the Best". He acquired so many great friends and customers who rallied around him and came to his aid when he became ill. Honesty and integrity were just a couple of his many fine qualities. Surviving Finney is his wife, Deanna of Kimberly, sister, Audrey (Dick) Spence of Woodland, son, Fred of Oregon, daughter, Yvonne (Jim) Van Sickle of Kimberly, ID, stepson, Brent Lasure of Kimberly, & step-daughter, Lori Williamson of Twin Falls. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. His parents, infant sister, brother, Kenneth and step-daughter, Jana preceded him in death. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho. A Celebration of Finney's life will be held following the services at the Log Tavern 401 4th Ave. West, Twin Falls, ID. Cremation and Private Inurnment are under the direction of the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Floyd's name be sent to the American Cancer Society 2676 Vista Ave. Boise, ID 83705 or to the Charity of One's Choice. Those wishing to share condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com