Ronald L Finney

Ronald L. Finney “Ron” passed away June 18, 2016. Ron was born May 20, 1937 in Linn County, MO the son of Clyde and Margaret Finney. He married Maggie Duker on August 24, 1957. She preceded him in death on December 5, 2014. Ron attended the University of MO, Columbia where he received his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the Air Force where he received his degree in Meteorology from Penn State. After his discharge from the Air Force he moved to the Kansas City area where he had a career in Mechanical Engineering at Bendix (Honeywell). He retired in 1994. Ron and Maggie spent much of their retirement at their cabin in Powderhorn Valley, Colorado. When Ron and Maggie were not in Raytown or Colorado, they enjoyed traveling with friends and family. Ron is survived by a sister, Shirley Hutton of Jackson, MO; children, Michael and wife Linda of Minneapolis, MN; Susie and husband Doug Buttery of Granby, CO; daughter, Kathy Finney of Lee’s Summit, MO; and son Patrick and wife Dawn of Columbia, MO; his grandchildren, Jessica Buttery of Denver, CO; Danielle Mehlenbacher and great granddaughter, Libby of Raytown, MO; Brent Mehlenbacher of Raytown, MO; Ian Finney of Columbia, MO and Isolde Finney of Columbia, MO. Visitation will be Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday, June 24, 2016 at 10 am also at the funeral home. The family requests no flowers. Memorial donations to charities of your choice in his memory would be appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com.

Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133 (816) 353-1218.