Evans Funeral Home
"Compassionate Funeral Service"
Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
701.652.3003 or 701.947.2911
Secondary Number ~ 701.650.9937
Cleone Finch
Cleone (Klimek) Finch of Carrington, ND passed away on January 4, 2023, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. She was born in Jamestown, ND on September 17, 1933, to Agnes and Louis Klimek. She grew up in Jamestown graduating from St. James Academy in 1951. Cleone was united in marriage to Elmer Finch in Jamestown, ND on July 11, 1953. They lived in Jamestown and later Daly City, California. Cleone was busy being a stay at home mom in her early years.
In 1968, Cleone and Elmer returned to Edmunds, ND and in 1978 they moved to Glenfield, ND; where they owned and operated Finches Bar for 15 years. They continued the bar business operating Finches Five Spot in Carrington for over 25 years. Cleone worked at Carrington Rose Garden and Alco in the greenhouses in the springtime. She also worked at Holy Family Villa as a CNA and later in housekeeping. She continued in housekeeping at Golden Acres Manor. In 2011, Cleone and Elmer moved to Carrington and that same year Cleone retired. Cleone entered Golden Acres Manor in August 2017.
Cleone was very active in flower gardening and cooking. She was well known for her famous fried chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy.
Cleone is survived by her husband, Elmer of Carrington, ND; daughters, Jackie (Lyle) Hecker of Belfield, ND; Kathy (Dale) Perhus; Patty Finch; and a son, Mark (Chelee) Finch all of Carrington, ND; sisters, MaryLou Haffaker of Claypool, AZ, and Elaine (Tony) Krump of Yakima, WA; brother, Gene (Connie) Klimek of Jamestown, ND; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandson, Tim Hecker.
Cleone’s Visitation will be Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 9:30AM-10:30AM followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30AM all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.
Her Burial will take place in the Spring of 2023.
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We are so sorry about your loss of a special lady. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Big hugs! ❤️
So very sorry for your loss
We send hugs to all of you from the Bernice Bagan Lawrence Family.
Will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
We were so sorry to read about your mother’s passing. Mothers always hold a very special place in our hearts.
Our Deepest Condolences, Steve & Jane Metzger
Hugs and prayers to you all. What a wonderful lady, mom, grandma and more!
Elmer, Jackie, Kathy, Patty, Mark & families. So very sorry to hear of Cleone’s passing. She was such a sweetheart. Had a big heart & always welcoming when I would come to visit ❤️with Jackie in the early years. May she Rest in Peace. She will be greatly missed by whom ever she touched. God bless you all & your families. Our prayers are with you all. Heaven gained an angel. She will forever be watching over you all. RIP Cleone❤️❤️
she was such a wonderful woman. have fond memories of her. prayers for all of you.
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to hear about Cleone’s passing. Many fond memories of her and your dad hanging out together in our younger years. Prayers and hugs to the entire family.
Our sincere sympathy for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. You and Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending our sympathy to you and your family. She was a wonderful lady.
Joan and Dewey Heckaman
So sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Cleone’s passing. She was a special lady. May she Rest In Peace.My Condolences to you Elmer and all your family.
Accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of Cleone, she was a wonderful person.
Thoughts and prayers during this time of loss
so sorry for your loss. sending prayers to you all
Prayers for all. She was a wonderful lady.
I am so sorry to hear of Cleone’s passing. May you cherish the memories. Thinking of you all at this time of loss.
Prayers for all. Cleone was an amazing lady. I enjoyed many visits with her.