Evans Funeral Home
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Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
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Elmer Finch
Elmer Roy Finch, Jr. 91, of Carrington, ND passed away on August 2, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. He was born in Jamestown, ND on August 8, 1932, to Carrie and Elmer Finch, Sr. He grew up in Jamestown graduating from Jamestown High School in 1950. Elmer was united in marriage to Cleone Klimek in Jamestown, ND on July 11, 1953. They lived in Jamestown and later Daly City, California where Elmer was stationed in the United States Navy.
In 1967, Elmer and Cleone returned to Edmunds, ND where Elmer owned and operated the Edmunds Bar. In 1971, they moved to Carrington, ND where Elmer worked at the Vets Club. In 1978, Elmer and Cleone 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 until his retirement in December of 2019 at the ripe age of 87.
Elmer had a love for hunting and fishing and if he was seen in his suburban in the ditch between Glenfield and Carrington-people knew to drive on by because it was only Elmer hunting or scouting for birds. Elmer thoroughly enjoyed his hunting days with his son Mark, grandson Jimmy, and best friend Noel Drummond. His fishing days were often divided between fishing with Mark, Jimmy, good friend Merle Bickett, or anyone who would join him. Elmer made sure to bring the sandwiches and candy bars. Elmer had a love for gambling. When he wasn’t at his local bar playing cards with the guys, you could find him at Spirt Lake Casino playing poker or playing on the machines.
In 2011, Cleone and Elmer moved to Carrington. Elmer entered Golden Acres Manor in August 2022. Cleone passed away in January 2023.
Elmer is survived by daughters, Jackie (Lyle) Hecker of Belfield, ND; Kathy (Dale) Perhus; Patty Finch; and a son, Mark (Chelee) Finch, all of Carrington, ND; sister-in-law, Elaine (Tony) Krump of Yakima, WA; brother-in-law, Gene (Connie) Klimek of Jamestown, ND; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jerry and Bill Finch, and grandson, Tim Hecker.
Elmer’s Visitation will be Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 12:00PM-1:00PM followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00PM all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.
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So sorry to hear about Elmer. I enjoyed working for him. He always told me anytime I wanted my job back I could have it. Such a good guy!
Patty and family, I am so sorry about your loss. Elmer was a great man who will be missed. He was always one of the first to step up to help out our 4-H club when we needed it. He always went above and beyond to help out the kids in the community.
we were so sorry to hear that Elmer passed away he was a great friend to Joel he will be missed prayers for all his family
I will truly miss Fudd , we did a lot of fishing together and I loved every minute of it. He’s the one that got me hooked on fishing. I remember Elmer always saying, he had a friend they called foxy. Elmer said and they called me Fudd. Rest In Peace.
We were sorry to hear about Elmer’s passing.
When I worked uptown on Main Street I would sneak over to the 5 Spot for my coffee breaks. It was fun to watch Elmer and the cronies play cards in the mornings. He always had a pot of coffee on and some solid advice.
So sorry for your loss.
Elmer was a good friend.
Prayers for all 🙏
The Finch family: Connie and I send our condolences to your families. I spent many hours playing cards with Elmer or just talking to him and listening to his stories. He will be missed.
Prayers For the Family Mr Elmer was so kind and loved to talk about the many things he loved to do i had a great pleasure of taking care of him at Golden Acres He will be truly missed🙏🏾💔🕊️
My sympathy.
Prayers and hugs during this tough time. Elmer lived a long and happy life and He touched many lives. Blessings!
Jackie, Kathy, Patty and Mark, I am so sorry to hear of Elmer’s passing. I really loved being around your parents when I was working at Carrington Homes. I missed them after I quit, and still do. miss y’all too.
Prayers of sympathy and comfort for the Finch family.
Finch Family,
So sorry to hear about Elmer. Such a wonderful man.
He will be missed!!
Elmer was always great to work with in Glenfield and the 5 spot, one of my favorite bar owners, fun times fishing with mark too.
Lafleur”s always appreciated him, thanks Elmer for the good times.
Mark and Family…
Sorry to hear about your father’s passing….I always enjoyed going to the 5 Spot every time I’m in town…I’m quite sure he had a great life surrounded by a loving family…may you find strength within your family and with God during this difficult time.