Harry was 70 years old when he died. Lung cancer contributed to other ailments which caused his death. He smoked most of his life.
He worked for the Railway Mail Service most of his working career. Harry had the most beautiful handwriting and would often address (in longhand) event invitations for family and friends.
As a member of the local Denver Elks lodge, he promoted local boxing matches during the 1940's and early 1950's.
He would often scare the grandchildren by removing his upper partial dental plate and show it to them.
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The Denver Post
March 19, 1937
DENVER ELKS NAME HARRY M. FINESLIVER
NEW EXALTED RULER
Harry M. Finesliver was chosen exalted ruler of the Denver Lodge #17, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks at its annual meeting, Thursday night. He succeeds William A. Black.
All the new officers will be installed April 8.
NOTE:
The Golden Jubilee Convention of the national B.P.O.E. was hosted in Denver in 1937 so Harry Finesilver's position was important to the Denver chapter in this particular year.
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Wife:
Rebecca "Becky" Balaban (1895-1981) (Married 4-26-1915)
4 Children:
Doris Weinreich (1916-1996)
Mildred Reflow (1918-1998)
Oscar Finesilver (1924-1999)
Judge Sherman Finesilver (1927-2006)
He was a Mason and a member of the B.P.O.E. (Benevolent Protective Order of Elks).
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He worked for the Railway Mail Service most of his working career. Harry had the most beautiful handwriting and would often address (in longhand) event invitations for family and friends.
As a member of the local Denver Elks lodge, he promoted local boxing matches during the 1940's and early 1950's.
He would often scare the grandchildren by removing his upper partial dental plate and show it to them.
_____________________
The Denver Post
March 19, 1937
DENVER ELKS NAME HARRY M. FINESLIVER
NEW EXALTED RULER
Harry M. Finesliver was chosen exalted ruler of the Denver Lodge #17, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks at its annual meeting, Thursday night. He succeeds William A. Black.
All the new officers will be installed April 8.
NOTE:
The Golden Jubilee Convention of the national B.P.O.E. was hosted in Denver in 1937 so Harry Finesilver's position was important to the Denver chapter in this particular year.
_____________________
Wife:
Rebecca "Becky" Balaban (1895-1981) (Married 4-26-1915)
4 Children:
Doris Weinreich (1916-1996)
Mildred Reflow (1918-1998)
Oscar Finesilver (1924-1999)
Judge Sherman Finesilver (1927-2006)
He was a Mason and a member of the B.P.O.E. (Benevolent Protective Order of Elks).
.
Harry was 70 years old when he died. Lung cancer contributed to other ailments which caused his death. He smoked most of his life.
He worked for the Railway Mail Service most of his working career. Harry had the most beautiful handwriting and would often address (in longhand) event invitations for family and friends.
As a member of the local Denver Elks lodge, he promoted local boxing matches during the 1940's and early 1950's.
He would often scare the grandchildren by removing his upper partial dental plate and show it to them.
_____________________
The Denver Post
March 19, 1937
DENVER ELKS NAME HARRY M. FINESLIVER
NEW EXALTED RULER
Harry M. Finesliver was chosen exalted ruler of the Denver Lodge #17, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks at its annual meeting, Thursday night. He succeeds William A. Black.
All the new officers will be installed April 8.
NOTE:
The Golden Jubilee Convention of the national B.P.O.E. was hosted in Denver in 1937 so Harry Finesilver's position was important to the Denver chapter in this particular year.
_____________________
Wife:
Rebecca "Becky" Balaban (1895-1981) (Married 4-26-1915)
4 Children:
Doris Weinreich (1916-1996)
Mildred Reflow (1918-1998)
Oscar Finesilver (1924-1999)
Judge Sherman Finesilver (1927-2006)
He was a Mason and a member of the B.P.O.E. (Benevolent Protective Order of Elks).
.
He worked for the Railway Mail Service most of his working career. Harry had the most beautiful handwriting and would often address (in longhand) event invitations for family and friends.
As a member of the local Denver Elks lodge, he promoted local boxing matches during the 1940's and early 1950's.
He would often scare the grandchildren by removing his upper partial dental plate and show it to them.
_____________________
The Denver Post
March 19, 1937
DENVER ELKS NAME HARRY M. FINESLIVER
NEW EXALTED RULER
Harry M. Finesliver was chosen exalted ruler of the Denver Lodge #17, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks at its annual meeting, Thursday night. He succeeds William A. Black.
All the new officers will be installed April 8.
NOTE:
The Golden Jubilee Convention of the national B.P.O.E. was hosted in Denver in 1937 so Harry Finesilver's position was important to the Denver chapter in this particular year.
_____________________
Wife:
Rebecca "Becky" Balaban (1895-1981) (Married 4-26-1915)
4 Children:
Doris Weinreich (1916-1996)
Mildred Reflow (1918-1998)
Oscar Finesilver (1924-1999)
Judge Sherman Finesilver (1927-2006)
He was a Mason and a member of the B.P.O.E. (Benevolent Protective Order of Elks).
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