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Edith Joan Finan, 87, was born on September 25, 1919 to Joseph and Johanna Sustrick in Leadville, Colorado and died in San Antonio, Texas on October 30, 2006. She leaves behind her husband, George, who was her friend and soulmate for 64 years. She is survived by brothers Al Sustrick and his wife, Rosemary of Menominee, Wisconsin, And Dan Sustrick and his wife, Carol and their 3 sons of Overland Park, Kansas. Her optimism and joy of life will be carried forward by her 6 children, 16 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Her children are George Jr and his wife Jeanne of Austin, Texas, and children Melissa, Keith, Candace, and her husband, Larry, Gina, Benjamin, Kristin, and her husband Patrick. Robert Finan and his wife, Nancy, of Denver, Colorado, and their sons Andy and Danny. Greg Finan and his wife, Ginny, of Anna, Texas, their daughter, Tiffany, and son Ryan and his wife, Carlien and their son, Micah. Mike Finan and his wife, Liz, of Higganum, CT and their son, Michael Jr. Mary Ann nee Finan Nightengale, and her husband, Chris, of Denver, Colorado and their daughters Kelly and Emily. Jeff Finan and his wife, Frances, of Redmond, WA and their 3 sons JJ, Alex, and Timothy. She enjoyed her garden, her dog, Tiger, and her volunteer activities at St Helena's parish. She was a genuine and caring person who loved her God, her husband, her family and all humanity. Her optimistic spirit helped her as she got progressively weaker this year when asked how she was doing she would cheerfully respond, "Still getting all my work done." God will welcome her with open arms and for those who knew her and loved her, she will remain a part of us forever. The Family would like to express our thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff thanks Fr Jim and Chaplin Won at the Brook Army Medical Center, Cardiac Critical Care Unit for their devotion and professionalism during this difficult time. We would also like to acknowledge the prayers and good wishes from St Helena's parish and the nuns and staff at the Incarnate Word Independent Living Facility, which have helped the family deal with their loss. Services A visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Thursday, November 2, 2006 with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:__ at St. Josephs Chapel at Incarnate Word University. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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Edith Joan Finan

September 25, 1919 - October 30, 2006