Irene Finnie

Irene M. Finnie, 89, Wahpeton, ND and formerly of Emerado, ND, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010 at St. Francis Medical Campus of Breckenridge, MN. Irene M. McGrath was born March 17, 1921 the daughter of Tim and Minnie McGrath. She graduated from high school in Emerado, ND. On April 14, 1941, she married Donald P. Finnie and they farmed near Emerado, ND until 1968. Irene worked part time for the Emerado School System and for the post office in Emerado. In 1969 she began working at Twining School at the Grand Forks Air Force Base, retiring in 1987. In August of 1990 she moved to Grand Forks and in 2002 she moved to Wahpeton, ND. Irene was a member of the Emerado Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Grand Forks County Homemakers for 50 years. She enjoyed life on the farm, gardening, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Duane (Diane) Finnie of Wahpeton, ND; two grandsons, Brian Finnie, Thief River Falls, MN and Brent (Brittany) Finnie of Wahpeton, ND; two great granddaughters, April Finnie, Thief River Falls, MN and Gwen Finnie, Wahpeton, N; sister, Elaine (Donnie) Nelson, Yuma, AZ; sisters-in-law, Edith McGrath and Vivian Finnie, Grand Forks and several nieces and nephews. Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald and brother, Gerald McGrath. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 30, 2010 in Emerado Presbyterian Church of Emerado, ND. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks, ND. Visitation will continue for the hour before the service in the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery of Grand Forks, ND.