Dee Yvonne Farr

Dee Yvonne Farr Eaton Rapids Age 62, passed away in Eaton Rapids, September 10, 2009. She was born September 13, 1946 in Carson City, MI., the daughter of Gerald and Eva (Major) Ward. Dee was an extremely talented tailor, beginning work for Vogue Cleaners, continuing at One Hour Martinizing and retiring from Minsky the Tailor, where she worked for the last 12 years. She also became self employed and opened up her own tailoring business In Holt. Dee was a member of the Island City Piece Makers Quilt Guild in Eaton Rapids since 1993. She was a professional gift giver, creating the perfect quilt, toy, costume, or memory for every occasion. Dee enjoyed traveling, cooking and attending country music concerts. Her most favorite activity was spending time with her beloved grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Keith Farr of Eaton Rapids; children, Shelli (Kevin) Dubay-Russell of Stevens Point, WI., Rob (Alicia) Dubay of Charlotte; grandchildren, Victoria and Bryce Dubay, Maeve and Jack Russell; sister, Anita Schneider of Eaton Rapids and many special friends including Patricia (Jim) Coe and Lynda (Bob) Hannahs. Dee was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Jodi Wood. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday September 15, 2009 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids, MI. 48827. Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Interment will be at Glendale Cemetery, Okemos, MI. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Tx. 75265 www.shellyodell.com