Clifford Glen Finley
1926 ~ 2012
Clifford
Glen Finley, age 86, passed away in peace on November 13, 2012.
Cliff was
born February 18, 1926 on his older brother's fifth birthday. He was born in
Hiawatha, Utah to Lewis Stanley Finley and Hattie Hickman. Cliff joined the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during
WWII while in the Navy on the USS Kitty Hawk. He later married
Nina Ruth Kimball on August 9, 1950 in the Mesa L.D.S. Temple.
Cliff had a
long career as an accountant at Sperry Rand Univac after graduating from B.Y.U.
The greatest joy of his life was his family. As a member of the "greatest
generation," he was generous with his time and resources and especially loved
serving others less fortunate. A distinguished gentleman, a proud patriot of our
country, and kind to the core, Cliff taught his family about hard work, respect
and fondness for the outdoors, and the importance of education. With an eye for
adventure and a mischievous sense of fun, Cliff was the center of his family.
His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his passions as well. He
taught them to make a mean milkshake, fish, appreciate the great game of
football, especially B.Y.U. sports, and to find the positive in every person and
situation. A natural leader by example and deed, Cliff taught those around him
to laugh, love life, and relish every moment. He will be remembered most in the
hearts of those he helped in times of sickness and sorrow. His lasting gifts to
family will be pride in heritage, a devoted life to family and friends, diligent
service, and a love of God and fellow man.
Survived by his brother Max, and
his sons: Gary and Glen (Natalya) and his daughters Debra (Lon) and Deanna
(Jim), 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
A graveside dedication
will be held Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 2:00 at the Valley View Cemetery,
4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City.
