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Anthony Lawrence “Tony” Finstad

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Birth	:	9 Oct 1914 Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Oct 2000 Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ingersoll, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.0514300, -80.8917200
Plot	:	Davidson
Description	:	Anthony Lawrence Finstad, 86, passed away at home with his family by his side Oct. 12, 2000. Tony was born in Iowa Oct. 9, 1914. Soon after the family moved to Montana. In his teens he "road the rails" to California, worked his way up the coast to Seattle, Wash., and back to Montana. In 1934, Tony met and married Emma Erickson in Glasgow and they then moved to Fort Peck to work on the new dam construction project. After completion of the dam Tony and Emma moved to Idaho where he helped construct the Farragutt Naval Base. The family then moved... Read More	Anthony Lawrence Finstad, 86, passed away at home with his family by his side Oct. 12, 2000. Tony was born in Iowa Oct. 9, 1914. Soon after the family moved to Montana. In his teens he "road the rails" to California, worked his way up the coast to Seattle, Wash., and back to Montana. In 1934, Tony met and married Emma Erickson in Glasgow and they then moved to Fort Peck to work on the new dam construction project. After completion of the dam Tony and Emma moved to Idaho where he helped construct the Farragutt Naval Base. The family then moved to Seattle where Tony did defense work at the Bremerton Shipyards as a welder. After the war the family returned back to Helena where Tony's excellent skills as a handyman launched him into his own flooring business while still maintaining his carpenters union membership. Finstad Flooring has been in the same location for 52 years at the corner of 6th Avenue and Rodney. Finstads always had a hot cup of coffee and a friendly face. Tony loved to fish, hunt and explore the back roads of Montana with Emma. Tony always said that Montana is the best place on earth to live. Tony was a great source of history about the state of Montana and a wealth of information and sharp wit on any subject. Tony had many friends who appreciated his humor and good nature as well as his generosity in helping others when in need. Both Tony and Emma loved to travel both in camping as well as around the world with a fair amount of time spent at their cabin in Lincoln with many of the family and grandchildren. Tony retired in 1987 but never officially retired until Emma agreed to retire in 1992. Tony dearly loved his wife and children. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Emma; sister, Martha Shrock along with numerous nieces and nephews; children: daughter, Annette Finstad of Helena, son, John Finstad (daughter-in-law Bonnie) of Helena, daughter, Donna Finstad of Missoula; grandchildren: Lynnette Nilan, (Tom) of Helena, Stephen Haegele, (Debbie), of Phoenix, Ariz., Mark Haegele, (Nadine) of Kalispell, Mike Haegele, (Donnett) of Helena, Eric Finstad, (Karen) of Billings, Valerie Westfall, (Don) of Dallas, Texas, Terre Hogan, (Doug) of Helena, Mark Williams, (Sue) of Missoula, Anna Bidegaray, (Daniel) of Bozeman, Melanie Williams, (Fred Fauquembergue) of Eugene Ore., David Williams of Los Angeles, Calif., Dirk Williams of Omaha, Neb., Erinn Williams of Los Angeles, Calif.; great-grandchildren: Annette and Tony, (Joey) Carter, Jennifer and Adam Haegele, Rachael, Edwin, Eve and Eric Haegele, Katie, Beth and Andy Haegele, Kelli and Michelle Finstad, Daniel and Mark Westfall, Courtney and Lauren Hogan, Nicholas and Andre Bidegaray; great-great-grandchild, Patrick Carter. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Rachael Finstad; sisters, Julia, Thelma and Mae; brothers, Ray, Morris and Larry.

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Anthony Lawrence “Tony” Finstad's memorial is located at: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ingersoll, Oxford County Municipality, Canada.
When did Anthony Lawrence “Tony” Finstad death?
Anthony Lawrence “Tony” Finstad death on 12 Oct 2000 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 43.0514300
Longitude: -80.8917200

Family Members:

Parent

Anton Johannes Finstad

(1873 - 1941)

Rachel Risdahl Finstad

(1878 - 1971)

Spouse

Emma Anna Marie Erickson Finstad

(1913 - 2010)

Siblings

Lowry Allen “Larry” Finstad

(1907 - 1998)

Mae Adeline Finstad Ledvinka

(1911 - 1974)

Thelma R Justice

(1913 - 1962)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Ingersoll, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0514300, -80.8917200

2. Ingersoll Rural Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0545040, -80.8732690

3. West Oxford United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0521710, -80.8451320

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6. Minkler Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0139281, -80.9647896

7. Red Star Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1124175, -80.9326897

8. Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0615400, -80.9926700

9. Putnam Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9911000, -80.9538000

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Coordinate: 43.0589380, -81.0007450

11. Banner United Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0079850, -80.9849270

12. Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1148200, -80.8150400

13. Saint Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1089400, -80.7998900

14. Day Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0523800, -81.0164400

15. Ebenezer Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9633100, -80.8577100

16. Sweaburg Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0690800, -80.7623200

17. Scottish Pioneer
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Coordinate: 43.1334100, -80.9626100

18. Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1495018, -80.8983841

19. Old Log Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1529121, -80.8626785

20. Zion Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0626050, -81.0467470

21. Hillview Cemetery
Woodstock, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1206703, -80.7675400

22. North Embro Cemetery
Embro, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1667920, -80.9040350

23. Mount Elgin Cemetery
Mount Elgin, Oxford County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9581400, -80.7961000

24. Waggoner Pioneer Cemetery
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