Reinholt (Bud) Otto Finner Jr.
Grand Rapids, Michigan-Reinholt (Bud) Otto Finner Jr. was born November 14, 1920 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Reinholt and Carrie (Huneman) Finner and passed away in Claremont, California on August 25, 2010.
Bud was a veteran of WWII, having served as a radioman in the Philippines. He spent much of his life as a tool and die maker and most proud of the fact that the lunar landers sitting on the moon today, contain parts built by his team at Aerojet General. He was an avid free-flight model airplane enthusiast and enjoyed photography. He will be most remembered for his service in the Church and the love he displayed to his family whom he loved dearly.
He is survived by his sons: Richard and Ronald, his daughters: Kathleen and Sandra, a sister, Ann Moses, 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Bud is preceded in death by his wife Lola J. Finner.
A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (6726 Chino Ave, Chino, California) with a viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior the services at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will be held on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Riverton City Cemetery, Riverton, Utah.