Resident of Chico

Edward E. Finney, born 12/16/58, left our world July 9, 2024. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Ted Finney and Amanda Young Finney and his daughter Kaitlyn Finney. Eddie had 5 older sisters who loved him dearly and spoiled him all his life. He was predeceased by his parents, Ed Finney Sr. and Virginia Finney, his sisters Maureen Finney Toth, and Nancy Finney Ianson, his niece Carly Ianson and his brother-in-law George Bechtold.

He also leaves his loving sisters, Laurie Fleck (Dave Fleck), Janet Bechtold, and Karen Finney Skogstrom (Michael Skogstrom), Honorary sixth Finney daughter, Patricia Black, brother-in-law Rex Ianson and his wife Cece Montgomery. Eddie’s nieces and nephews will miss his humor and the fun times in Chico. He also leaves great nieces and nephews.

Eddie loved and enjoyed his involvement in both Ted and Katie’s school years and sports. He also loved having his family up for 4th of July pool parties. Some years there would be tents in his backyard and air mattresses throughout his house. He had a great sense of humor, was agood sport and put up with all his sisters’ advice for him.

The last few years were rough for Eddie. He struggled with depression which made it difficult for him to follow through with helping himself.

Eddie was a good man and worked hard for his family all his life. He loved his children and was very proud of their accomplishments. He also had a soft spot in his heart for all his dogs. He was much loved and will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

A Celebration of Life with be held in January 2025 in Chico at Bidwell Park. More information will follow.