Melody “Mel” Ann Finley
Monday, April 9, 1956
Date of Death:
Monday, September 3, 2018
Age:
62 years old
Monday, April 9, 1956
Date of Death:
Monday, September 3, 2018
Age:
62 years old
Monday, April 9, 1956
Date of Death:
Monday, September 3, 2018
Age:
62 years old
Melody “Mel” Ann Finley
Melody A. Finley, age 62, of Dodge Center passed away Monday, September 3 at Mayo Clinic – St. Marys Campus.
The memorial service for Mel will be at 2:00 pm Friday, September 7, 2018 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Melody was born April 9, 1956 to Alden and Joan Banks. She was one of six children: Sharon, Gary, Cindi, Melody, Wayne, and Sheldon. She graduated from Kasson Mantorville High School in 1974.
On June 15, 1974 Melody married Randy L. Finley. They recently celebrated 44 years of marriage.
Melody attended the nursing program at Rochester Technical College and became an LPN. After her schooling, she worked as nurse at Saint Mary’s hospital before transferring to the Mayo Clinic where she worked in orthopedics. She dedicated 40 years to caring for others as a nurse.
Melody was a mother of three, Tanya Petz (41) of Elk River MN, Richard Finley (39) of Dexter (wife Jennifer), and Benjamin (34) of Mantorville (wife Randi). She was the beloved grandmother of nine grandchildren: Mylosia (18), Logan (16), Caleb (12), Danica (12), Charlize (11), Makayla (10), Josie (8), Abraham (6), and Violet (5).
Melody loved her animals, working in her flower gardens, spending time at the cabin with Randy, and going to the casino with friends and family.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, brothers, Gary and Sheldon and her dear friend, Virginia (Sam) Heggedahl.
Memorials to St. Jude Children Research Hospital (www.stjude.com) are preferred.
Condolences
The family of Melody “Mel” Ann Finley has received the following condolences.
Randy and Family.
In deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Friend- huge loss for all of you!! Melody was always very kind and easy to work with, had a huge,caring heart for others. Grief and loss is very difficult, be kind to your self. Our hope as Christians is we will be reunited again with our loved ones in heaven- praise God Amen. Hugs, Mark and Pam Madery
Randy, Cindi, Sharon, Kurt: The colored photo is special! Unlike others who have posted, I have known Melody only 15 or 16 years as we cared for her aunt, Vivian, first in a Kenyon apartment, then as she moved to an assisted living facility, and finally into the nursing home, where our paths crossed more often. I also know of Wayne, Sheldon, Gary and children and grandchildren who were part of Vivian's holidays and family reunions. The forever picture in my memory is seeing Melody reading from the Bible, to Vivian an hour or so before her death. That's the compassion of which many of you have written. The shock is real. Randy, I hope you will feel Melody's presence at the cabin, your sanctuary. God's blessings, comfort, grace and peace to all of you.
Maurine Olson
my thoughts and prayers go out to you all (family) May you find comfort in all the memories you have to cherish. Sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Melody years ago. She was a wonderful person and a great nurse. I'm sure she will be greatly missed.
Our deepest sympathies to you and your whole family. Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you all and are so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful lady. Sending all our love your way,
Adam, Chris, Connor & Sydney
Sharon, Cindy and all of Melody's family. So sad to hear this news. I only knew Melody as a young neighbor girl and as the "little sister" who tagged along with the older kids I played with. She died much too young. Such a fine career and family. My condolences to all of you.
Family of Mel I worked with Mel in Orthopedics she was an awesome co worker and we had great times working together. She was so proud of you all and shared family times with me we always had great talks at lunch .She was taken to soon but God must have needed her more to guide us . She will be missed at work and after work get togethers I will keep you all in my Prayers know that she loved you all very much. Take Care Deanna Hanson
I was so sorry to hear of Melody’s passing. I worked with her at St Mary’s and she was a great coworker. We talked about our families and she was so proud of all of you. In a turnabout, she was my nurse at the clinic during an orthopedic procedure. It was reassuring to see a familiar face and she was so kind to me. She had much to offer life and is gone too quickly. My condolences.
I had the privilege to work with Mel. She was a wonderful nurse. Those we love are never forgotten. Praying that you’ll have the peace and comfort of God and the joy of your memories. Kris
I went to LPN school with Melody. I reconnected with her a few years ago, not realizing her son Ben was one of our son's best friends. I'm so sorry Ben and family. May memories of your mom forever be in your heart. Prayers for your family...Charlie & Debbie Rhoten
I went to LPN school with Melody. I reconnected with her a few years ago, not realizing her son Ben was one of our son's best friends. I'm so sorry Ben and family. May memories of your mom forever be in your heart. Prayers for your family...Charlie & Debbie Rhoten
I went to LPN school with Melody. I reconnected with her a few years ago, not realizing her son Ben was one of our son's best friends. I'm so sorry Ben and family. May memories of your mom forever be in your heart. Prayers for your family...Charlie & Debbie Rhoten
I had the privilege of working with Melody for many years on orthopedics at.St. Marys. She was not just a wonderful nurse she was a wonderful person. We missed her so much when she moved on to the clinic. I ran into Melody in May after many years. It was as if no time had passed, we sat and had a terrific conversation. I am happy we had that time, she will.be sorely missed. My condolences to her family, she was very proud of all of you
It was an honor to have worked with Melody at St. Mary's hospital. She was not only a wonderful person but an excellent nurse and colleague. She will be missed and the world is a better place because of Melody.
Finely Family
Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. Mel was such a strong women who never gave up. I was inspired by her will and most of all her character. I was privileged to call her my co-worker. She was a wonderful nurse . I am comforted knowing she was a strong women of faith and has now gone to her Forever Home. Somehow I think she is shaking things up a bit in heaven!! She will be easy to find - she will be the women walking and caring for all the animals –Her heart was big-she will be missed.
Hugs
Chris Bray
I am so sorry, I pray that the lord will be with your family. I thought the world of Melody, she was always so kind, happy and willing to help others. I will miss her.