October 29, 1941 – July 26, 2012

Neil Finley went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 26, 2012, at his home with his family at his side.

There will be a celebration of Neils life Saturday, August 4, at 11:00 a.m. located at the Faith Christian Center on 10th and Greenwood.

Neil was born October 29, 1941, to Wallace Willard Finley and Jean Iva (McDanials) Finley, in Bend, Oregon. He lived his life in Bend, he graduated from Bend High School in 1960. Neil worked for the US Forest Service until he was drafted into the US Army in 1967. While in the service, he served in Vietnam, where one of his favorite things was riding in the big Chinook helicopters. After he returned from Vietnam, he studied Forestry at COCC, at the same time working with road crews developing the roads in Sunriver area. In the summer months, he worked for the Forest Service fighting wild fires, until his health wouldnt permit it any longer, then he worked for Gordy Robberson at Robberson Ford, until he retired in 1973. He is a member of Faith Christian Center Church here in Bend, and was once active in the Eagles Lodge and VFW.

Neils greatest accomplishment was being a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

Neil is survived by his mother, Jean Carey of Bend; his wife of 42 years, Linda Finley of Bend; his eight children, Robert Finley of Portland, Ramona Finley Hafich of Harrisburg, Leslie Palfrey or Redmond, Tracie Finley of Bend, Michael Finley of Redmond, Tim Finley of Redmond, Rebecca Engles of Bend and Jonathan Finley of Bend; his nephew, Larry D. Finley of Tucson, AZ; 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded death by his brother, Larry L. Finley, and his father, Wallace W. Finley. He will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed.

Please sign our guestbook @ www.niswonger-reynolds.com

Neil Finley