Edwin "Eddie" Charles Finch

EDWIN CHARLES FINCH, 69, of Salida, CO, formerly of Pueblo West, CO passed away on November 13, 2022. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 33 years, Betty Wray Finch and his parents, Ed and Nina Finch. He is survived by his 6 children, Michael (Evelyn) Steeb, Tempe, AZ; Debbie (Keith) Kemper, Pueblo West, CO; Shari Clabaugh (Jim Raducha), Lakewood, CO; Kari (Chris) Kirkpatrick, Pueblo West, CO; Michele (Wes) Heusel, Pueblo, CO; Steve (Nikki) Finch, Wellsville, CO; also survived by 11 grandchildren, Amber (Nic) Herron; Annie Ferriera, Austen (Kayla) Novak, Caila (Todd) Whittemore, Ashley Kloess, David Linkowski, Derrek Steeb, Kyle Clabaugh, Cortney Clabaugh, Blaine Kirkpatrick and Kiera Kirkpatrick; 7 great grandchildren, Devon Neff, Dylon Neff, Hayden Novak, Gavin Novak, Wyatt Whittemore, Wade Whittemore and Kashus Steeb. Also survived by his brother, Terry Finch and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ed was born in Denver, CO on July 19, 1953 and adopted by his mom and dad at 5 days old. He was raised in Wellsville, CO on the family property where the Finch family homesteaded in the mid-1800’s. Ed graduated from Salida High School in 1970. He graduated from Southern Colorado State College in 1973 with a degree in Diesel Mechanics. Ed served in the military during the Vietnam War as a MedEvac.

In 1980, Ed and Betty met and built a bond of friendship, love and commitment. They married on October 30, 1982. Ed provided a good life and home for his family. He adopted Betty’s youngest child, Steve, in 1984 when Steve was just 7 years old. This was a very special time for Ed. He was proud to have Steve take his name.

Ed was a wonderful provider, loving husband, caring father, grandfather and friend. Ed will be remembered as a kind, gentle soul who would give the last dollar in his wallet to help a person in need. He was always helping a neighbor with household projects. He could fix anything with an engine and was good at home improvement projects. A perfect day for Ed would be fly-fishing the Arkansas River with his sidekick “Max.”

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00PM, Friday, December 16, 2022 at Imperial Memorial Gardens Chapel with reception immediately following. To reflect Ed's love of the mountains, fishing, and being comfortable, the family requests that you wear jeans, flannel shirts, t-shirts, boots, or tennis shoes. Private Family Inurnment. Please visit Ed’s online memorial at www.tgmccarthy.com.