Jamie and Alexis Finnerty Obituary (1976 - 2006)

Two of the most beautiful loving souls, inside and out, mother and daughter Jamie and Alexis Finnerty were taken from us September 5, 2006 in a fatal car accident. They were two of a kind and loved by all whose lives they touched. As in life, Jamie and Alexis passed together side by side, hand in hand, mother and daughter, best friends. Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend, Jamie was born May 14, 1976 to Stan and Kathy Grundy in Salt Lake City, UT. She grew up in Riverton, UT. She attended Bingham High School where she was on the Minerette drill team. She married her high school sweetheart, Justin James Finnerty. They were married on February 9, 1994. Jamie was the greatest mom to Alexis (12) Kaitlyn (9) and Ethan (3). Her family was the light of her life. Jamie’s radiant sweet spirit touched the lives of all who met her. She was loved and adored by all. She made life easier for everyone as her infectious smile would instantly brighten your life, she always put others before herself. She lived life to the fullest enjoying boating, golfing, dancing, eating, traveling, and especially spending time with family and friends. She was employed by Southwest Airlines for 10 years. Our sweet precious daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend Alexis Lee Finnerty was born May 22, 1994 in Salt Lake City, UT to Justin and Jamie Finnerty. She was currently attending 7th grade at Higley Middle School in Gilbert, AZ. Alexis was involved in dance, volleyball, track and softball. Lexie loved music and loved to dance. Her favorite colors were pink and black, from her room to her clothes. Alexis had a smile that would light up a room. With her bubbly personality she made friends easily. She loved her friends. She was a great big sister to Kaitlyn and Ethan and always made everyone feel important. She was the greatest daughter anyone could ask for. Jamie and Alexis are survived by their loving family Justin, Ethan, Kaitlyn, Stan and Kathy Grundy, Kevan and Candace Finnerty, and Esther Clark, Chad (Kelly), Justin, and Colby Grundy, also survived by a large extended family of grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many cousins. A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM, Monday, September 11, 2006 at Jenkin-Soffe Mortuary, 1007 W South Jordan Pkwy (10600 South). A service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at the Herriman Stake Center at 5562 W 13680 S. Friends may attend a visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Jamie and Alexis Finnerty Fund at any America First Credit Union. A special thanks to all family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors who have shown such compassion and love at this difficult time. We will always have two angels by our side. May they always watch over us and keep us together and safe. Jamie and Alexis will always be in our lives, our dreams, our memories, and especially our hearts. We love you.