Madeline Clare Lassuy Finney, 92, Pagosa Springs CO, formerly of Scottsdale AZ and East Moline, entered into Eternal Life on April 22, 2006. Madeline, (Ms. Fin) to her sons Ray and Ed, truly was a friend to many people. As a Navy wife Madeline had a global view and traveled extensively following her husband Carleton's ships and later with him and on her own across the United States and to every continent including Antarctica via Chile. Madeline was a great friend to many and was truly supportive of her friends. Once many years ago when her sons were still home there were so many neighborhood kids showing up that her sons dubbed the home "Ma Finney's Settlement House". Madeline was born January 28, 1914, the only daughter in a family with 3 brothers, Ray, Adiel and Art Lassuy. Luckily, according to her she had 2 sons because she really felt more comfortable with men. One day when her mom asked her to stay in and learn cooking and sewing she said "It is a lot more fun outside playing ball and hunting frogs with the boys". She eventually learned how to cook and sew also! Madeline grew up during the depression in Moline, Illinois, in a family that was supportive but struggling financially. Following her dream she became a nurse and in 1937 became a Navy nurse. In 1940 she left the Navy Nurse Corps to marry Edwin Carleton Finney, then a young LTJG. US Navy. Madeline, a member of Immaculate heart of Mary Catholic parish, is survived by her husband, Carleton, two sons, Ray and Ed, their wives, Teddy and Daisy, many wonderful nieces, nephews, grandchildren and friends Visitation is 4-7 PM Thursday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline, where a prayer service will be held at 5:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Friday, April 28, 2006 at St Anne Catholic Church and interment at St Mary's cemetery, East Moline, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Maryknoll Missions, El Porvenir (water and sanitation in Nicaragua), Habitat for Humanity, Scottsdale Public Library or a charity of your choice. Please send memorials directly or: c/o Ray Finney, 1215 Cloud Cap Ave., Pagosa Springs CO 81147