Todd Wayne Finck's Obituary
Todd Wayne Finck was born on January 6th, 1971 in Omaha Nebraska, and passed away on April 30, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by his wife Christi, his sister Melanie, his stepdaughter Shannon, and son in law Harley. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Wayne Finck, who passed in 1978, and his mother Donna Maria Finck, who passed in 2021. Todd carried the love from both of his parents throughout his life, and he took great care of his mother in her final years.
He is survived by his wife, Christi Card; his stepdaughter Shannon Hall and her husband Harley; their children Trent, Lily, and Maddie; his stepson Robbie Card and his wife Akemi; their children Rune and Yujin. He is also survived by his sister Melanie Calico and her husband Shane, along with her sons Seth McCrary and Clay Knight.
Life moved Todd around a bit in his early years—from Omaha, Nebraska to Council Bluffs, Iowa, then to McAllen, Texas, before eventually landing in Oklahoma, where he would put down roots for good. He attended Broken Arrow High School, where he played football his freshman year— though eventually trading in his “jock” personality for the laid-back, easy going Todd we all knew (but continuing to love football!) After his freshman year at Broken Arrow, he moved to Tulsa, where he graduated from Edison High School in 1990. It was at Edison where he earned the nickname “Jesus” thanks to his long, wavy hair—a look he wore well and kept for the rest of his days. That same year, he completed his studies at Tulsa Technology Center as a diesel mechanic, though his career path eventually shifted gears into the world of computers, where he found his groove.
On February 16, 2002, Todd met Christi—the start of a relationship that would define the rest of his life. While he never had biological children, he fully and wholeheartedly entered the life of stepdad and grandpa, never doing anything halfway when it came to family. His step-children, grandchildren, and his nephews meant everything to him and he enjoyed every silly moment of their lives together.
Todd had a knack for the things that make life feel full. He loved watching OU football, movies, and cooking for the family, which became a weekly tradition for years. He collected Matchbox cars and had a deep appreciation for anything mechanical. You’d often find him building a computer, Lego sets, guns- anything that mean working with his hands- except, notably, Christi’s “damn Jeep”, which tested both his patience and vocabulary on a regular basis. He didn’t care much for being in pictures though, and perfected the art of disappearing before the camera came out or hiding in the background. But behind the scenes, he was always there, enjoying whatever the occasion was and making the moments count.
Todd loved holidays the most. For the 4th of July he loved the big gatherings and watching the fireworks. For Halloween he loved dressing up and walking around with the kids trick or treating. On Labor Day weekend, you could count on him camping with family and friends, doing what he did best: showing up, relaxing, and enjoying the people around him. But Christmas is where Todd really shined. He had an almost unfair talent for picking out Christmas gifts. If you received something from him, it was thoughtful, spot-on, and made you realize how much he paid attention throughout the rest of the year. Come spring, summer or fall, he already had gifts and ideas for the next Christmas. And you can guarantee he found a good deal on it! Todd was the king of finding the best bang for your buck.
Todd’s story isn’t just in the places he lived or the things he did—it’s in the way he showed up for his family, the traditions he helped build, and the quiet, lasting impact he leaves behind. Throughout his journey with cancer, he fought through every step, every setback, and no matter how risky the options given to him at the time, he chose them with bravery, knowing the rewards within the odds were worth the risks. Throughout his life he showed everyone what it meant to be accepted, to accept, to love with no strings attached, to never take things too seriously, and to never give up hope.
He will be missed more than words can neatly wrap up—but if he had his way, we’d keep it simple and not dwell on anything that makes us sad. We’d remember the good times, make completely inappropriate jokes, and enjoy the time we have left until we are reunited.
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