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James R. “Jim” Finkbiner, 53
James R. “Jim” Finkbiner, 53, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, November 1, 2009. He was born in Phoenixville to Richard K. and Mary Ann (Andrews) Finkbiner of Landisville.
Jim is survived by his wife, Roxanna (McGill) Finkbiner. They celebrated twenty-nine years of marriage.
Jim was a member of the Lancaster Alliance Church for twenty years.
He served his country from 1979-1982 with the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Ord, CA and Babenhausen, Germany.
He was a welder and blaster for High Steel for thirty-three years.
His memberships include the AMVETS Post 19, Riverside Club, and the Basal Cell Carcinoma Nevus Syndrome (BCCNS) Organization.
Jim enjoyed bowling at Rocky Springs, golfing, fishing, hunting, and was an avid fan of the Phillies, Eagles, and NASCAR.
In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by a son, Karl Finkbiner, husband of Shelly, of New Providence, PA, a daughter, Jennifer Finkbiner, of Lancaster, brothers Douglas Finkbiner, husband of Diane Eckman, of New Providence, PA, Kenneth Finkbiner, of Lancaster, a grandmother, Elizabeth Finkbiner, of Slate Run, PA, mother-in-law, Mabel M. McGill, of Phoenixville, PA and many loving nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service from the Lancaster Alliance Church 210 Pitney Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 11am with Rev. Carl S. McGarvey officiating. A closed casket visitation with the family will take place from 10-11am at the church. Military Honors will be honored by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard. Private Burial will be held at For Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County 685 Good Dr. PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604 or BCCNS PO Box 321 Burton, OH 44021. Arrangements made by Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 717-393-9661. To send the family online condolences visit snyderfuneralhome.com
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Sorry in your loss I worked with Jim years ago in PL-1
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To my genetic family… I love you so much. I want so badly to be there right now. Know that I am with you in my heart and praying for all you are hurting. Jen, you are my "sister", I love you. Your dad was an amazing influence in my life and I will always look up to him. May the lord bless us all with "dad" by his side. Take care…<<<<<<<<<<<<Big Hug>>>>>>>>>>>
Cara Shelley
We are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful & amazing man. Jim touched our hearts in many ways & we will never forget him. Know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
With Love,
Brenda, Troy, Dustin(Buck) & Dakota Miller
Jim has been a true inspiration and mentor to the men, women and children of the BCCNS Life Support Network. His brave battle against this invasive condition was nothing short of heroic. His humor, teasing, vigor for sports, (especially Nascar and the Phillies), devotion to family, and passion for life, made me want to be a better person, and find a cure.
He kept the enemy in sight, yet didn’t let it control his life. Jim had Gorlin Syndrome, but it did not have him, and he refused to give into it. He was steadfast in his attempts to overcome the obstacles that declining health thrust upon him, and fought the fight with integrity and honor. He was courageous as he volunteered to test experimental drugs, by participating in clinical trials, which may work in the future for children he will never know. He inspired many by his positive approach to life, always giving and reaching out to others. Even in death, his spirit of giving lives on, through his choice to be an organ donor.
I am proud to know Jim Finkbiner, and we all love him. Upstanding, compassionate son, husband, father, uncle, parishioner, colleague, friend and advocate. You have earned your place in heaven. God has mercifully taken away your pain, and claimed you as his own. Thank you for being a true role model for those of us who tremble and miss you so very much. We are stronger and better for having known you. God’s Speed and deserved rest to you, my friend. I will never forget you.
Kristi Schmitt Burr, Executive Director of BCCNS Life Support Network
Burton, Ohio
We’re sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He is with God now and looking down on us. While our time was limited together we had some good times together. I remember taking Jim hunting for deer in the mountains. He had a blast and yes even got a deer. Jim will be missed and our prayers go out to you.
Love,
Calvin, Valerie, Calvin Jr. and Melissa
Our hearts are saddened by your loss of husband, father and our friend, Jim. We will miss his humor, smile and his great dedication to his favorite sports teams. When we first met Jim, it was like we had known him all our lives. Such was his easy going style and zest for life. Jim didn’t talk a lot about his trials and struggles, yet we knew he battled to stay positive and encourage others to "fight the good fight". Although Jim had BCCNS, the disease NEVER had him. Jim was our role model and mentor.
The Roth family will always remember July 4th, 2009, with the Finkbiners!!
Our love to Rocki, Jenn and Karl. May the Lord hold you close in the days and weeks to follow.
Love,
Alan, Kathlyn and Marc
You are all in our thoughts and Prayers
Jeff and Debi Childers
Dear Rocky and Family,
I am thinking of you at this sad time.
With sincere sympathy.
Milly Stevenson
Dear Rocky, We are thinking of you and will lift you up in prayer. We are very sorry about your loss.
Rudy and Brenda Talamantez
