Chester Norman Finnestad, age 95, of Mount Vernon, passed away on May 27, 2010 at Mira Vista Care Center, Mount Vernon, where he had been a resident since 2002.
Chet was born February 7, 1915 in Seattle to Norris and Jensina (Vik) Finnestad. He lived in Seattle, Kingston and Sedro-Woolley. He was an avid hockey fan and served as President of the Seattle Totem Booster Club. He was also president of the Kingston Senior Center and was elected Man of the Year.
Chet is survived by his four daughters, Virginia Ridgway of Palm Springs, California, Eileen Lewis (Chet Lacy) of Shoreline, Washington, Pamela Narron (Ward) of Mount Vernon, Vicki Dyer (Tom) of Seattle, Washington and his son Gary Finnestad (Allison Grove) of Yosemite, California; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and his extended family at Mira Vista Care Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Margaret (1992), his dear friend Marguerite Coleman (2002), his brother Dean Finnestad, and sisters Thelma Olin and Nellie Finnestad.
The family asks that any remembrances be made in Chet’s name to Mira Vista Care Center, Mount Vernon, Washington in appreciation of their loving care.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Chet will be laid to rest with his wife at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle.
To Chet’s wonderful Kids,
Your dad ment so much to me. I will never forget the fun we had together at Mira Vista. Often times I was behind in my work because Chet and I were talking, planning a project or on occassion, doing a really good experiment. Chet taught me some very valuable life lessons, mainly to have something to look forward to and to do what you enjoy. When he worked on his projects he came to life and that excitment was contagious. I will always search out fun tasks and do what I enjoy thanks to my wonderful tutor, Chet. Bless you all, your are in my prayers. BJ
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Chet lived a good long life, and I know you will always cherish his memory. May the Lord give the comfort in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with all Chet’s family.
Eileen & family
To the Family of Chet Finnestad,
As you keep Chet’s love in your hearts, please know that my warm thoughts of support and caring are with the family now, and in the days ahead.
I will miss his smile, laugh and conversations.
Clarence