Annie Laurie Finnicum, 80, was called home to our Lord on June 11, 2016 at her home in the Andes Community.
Anne was born on August 19, 1935 to William “Bill” and Thelma Ochs at Andes, MT. She enjoyed riding her horse to each day to Andes and the “Dugout” schools throughout her elementary years. She then completed her high school years in Culbertson, MT where she was a cheerleader and worked at the “Searchlight” newspaper running the linotype. After high school, she worked at the Sidney Sugar Factory as a receptionist for a short time before marrying the love of her life, Baker Finnicum, on August 22, 1953 in Sidney, MT.
They made their home on the Finnicum family farm, where she enjoyed many years of raising her children. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, hunting for arrowheads and finding the first crocuses of the year. She was an excellent cook, and made the best apple pie and fried ‘taters. She had a passion for music; singing, playing her accordion and harmonica and gardening with her grandkids. When she had some free time away from the hustle of farm life, she spent much of her time completing crossword puzzles and sewing.
Anne is survived by her husband, Baker Finnicum; her children, Benny (Vicki) Finnicum, Sissy (Pete) Mattison, Judy Finnicum, Doug (Tracie) Finnicum, and Bob (Janae) Finnicum, her 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great- grandchildren; her brother, Ron Ochs; her sisters, Ardyce Kelley, Betty (Dean) Frost, Rita (Mark) Gjefle; her sister-in-law, Audrey (Bill) Ochs; her brother-in-law, Lorin (Naomi) Finnicum; sister-in-law, Josey (Dupe) Finnicum; brother-in-law, Ed (Betty) Steffans; along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Anne is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Bill Ochs; brothers-in-law, Ross Finnicum, Gerald Finnicum, Elvin (Dupe) Finnicum; her sisters-in-law, Marie (Ross) Finnicum, Betty (Ed) Steffans and her infant granddaughter, Mandalee Murray.