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Dr Robert Wayne “Doc” Finch

Birth	:	1 Sep 1921 Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Aug 2014 West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Sunny Hill Cemetery, Grimes, Polk County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6833000, -93.7893982
Plot	:	Section 4 Lot 110 Row 6
Description	:	*Dr. Robert Wayne Finch*, DVM, 92, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014, at Mercy West Lakes Hospital in West Des Moines. It was Dr. Finch's lifetime wish to be a veterinarian, and he graduated from Iowa State College December 18, 1943. Upon graduation he accepted a commission in the Army Veterinary Corps and was assigned to the Fort Worth Quarter Master Depot, Fort Worth, Texas with food inspection duties. During his time there me met and married Billie Graham of Fort Worth. Dr. Finch was later assigned to overseas duty and spent a year in Japan discharging in 1946 at the... Read More	*Dr. Robert Wayne Finch*, DVM, 92, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014, at Mercy West Lakes Hospital in West Des Moines. It was Dr. Finch's lifetime wish to be a veterinarian, and he graduated from Iowa State College December 18, 1943. Upon graduation he accepted a commission in the Army Veterinary Corps and was assigned to the Fort Worth Quarter Master Depot, Fort Worth, Texas with food inspection duties. During his time there me met and married Billie Graham of Fort Worth. Dr. Finch was later assigned to overseas duty and spent a year in Japan discharging in 1946 at the rank of Captain. Dr. Finch established a large animal practice at Marengo, Iowa but soon moved to Grimes where he practiced 28 years. Thereafter he accepted employment as district state veterinarian, Carroll, Iowa for another 12 years. In retirement he and Billie build at house and moved back to Grimes. Dr. Finch was a member of the Grimes American Legion and Lions Club as well as the Granger Masonic Lodge. Dr. Finch was preceded death by his parents, Donald T. Finch and Celia L. Finch and his brother-in-law, George Wallace. Those left to remember him include his wife of 69 years, Billie Finch of Dallas Center; daughter, Cheryl (Mike) Wessels of Granger; son, Ted Finch of Waukee; sister, Donna Wallace of Dallas Center; three grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Robert lived 92 years, 10 months and 30 days.

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Where is Dr Robert Wayne “Doc” Finch's memorial?
Dr Robert Wayne “Doc” Finch's memorial is located at: Sunny Hill Cemetery, Grimes, Polk County, USA.
When did Dr Robert Wayne “Doc” Finch death?
Dr Robert Wayne “Doc” Finch death on 1 Aug 2014 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr Robert Wayne “Doc” Finch's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6833000
Longitude: -93.7893982

Family Members:

Parent

Donald Truman “Don” Finch

(1900 - 1985)

Celia LuVerne Young Finch

(1902 - 1991)

Spouse

Billie Fae Graham Finch

(1924 - 2017)

Siblings

Donna Luverne Finch Wallace

(1922 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sunny Hill Cemetery
Grimes, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6833000, -93.7893982

2. Hoff Prairie Cemetery
Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6880722, -93.8226013

3. Valley View Cemetery
Johnston, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7144012, -93.7172012

4. Ridgedale Cemetery
Camp Dodge, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6967010, -93.7055969

5. McDivitt Grove Cemetery
Urbandale, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6443380, -93.7115840

6. Lincoln Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7546997, -93.7553024

7. Kinsey Cemetery
Johnston, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6697006, -93.6872025

8. Rittgers Cemetery
Johnston, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6824989, -93.6836014

9. Chapel Hill Gardens
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6389008, -93.7005997

10. Grace Lutheran Church Columbarium
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6226930, -93.6904340

11. Union Cemetery
Crocker Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7416992, -93.6766968

12. Beebe Cemetery
Polk City, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7694320, -93.7096660

13. Saint Timothy Espiscopal Church Columbarium
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5851000, -93.7390000

14. Brethren Cemetery
Dallas Center, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6920013, -93.9319992

15. Waukee Cemetery
Waukee, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6016998, -93.8842010

16. Masonic Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6075892, -93.6834133

17. Jewish Glendale Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6011552, -93.6903870

18. Polk City Cemetery
Madison Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7740120, -93.7028550

19. Resthaven Cemetery
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5806007, -93.7300034

20. Es-Selam Cemetery
Granger, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7811520, -93.8660640

21. Glendale Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6008740, -93.6850120

22. Beaver Catholic Cemetery
Granger, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7566986, -93.9119034

23. Lem Small Cemetery
Madison Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7989616, -93.7425766

24. Saint Lukes Episcopal Church Garden
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6039162, -93.6644135