Ralph-Farnsworth-Obituary

Ralph Fredrick "Rick" Farnsworth

Obituary

Farnsworth, Ralph Fredrick "Rick" age 75, died peacefully surrounded by his family on January 19, 2006. Rick lived a long and prosperous life as a building contractor and later in semi-retirement, took great pride in his job as a school bus driver for handicapped children. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, golf and playing cards. Rick was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed any opportunity to spend time with his family and friends. He is survived by his devoted & loving wife, Sally; sister, Betty Jo Adney; son, Ralph F. Farnsworth, Jr.; daughters, Kim Rahe, Judy Henzler, Jill Endline, Susan Brasket, Bonnie Iverson and Diane Altmann; 11 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter; additional relatives and numerous friends. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Funeral service 11 AM, visitation 10 AM Monday, Jan. 23 at First Memorial Edina Chapel, 7110 France Ave S., Edina, 952-924-4900.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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It was a great pleasure working with Rick as a fellow bus driver. We enjoyed the lunches we had at the Peking in South St. Paul.
May the Lord Bless his family during this time of loss.

My wife and i have known Rick and Sally since we moved in next door in 1989. We enjoyed many good times on each others deck having cocktails and talking. Rick and I would always compete and see who would cut the grass the first. Rick usually won.The only game I usually won with him was golf. Rick will be missed greatly. May the LORD grant him eternal peace and give his wife and many family members comfort.

We will remember so many fun times we shared with Rick, golfing, playing tennis, the canoe trip. Many dinner parties with the Matched Doubles Club. We are so glad to have these wonderful
memories. We will miss you, Rick

We will remember so many fun times we shared with Rick, golfing, playing tennis, the canoe trip. Many dinner parties with the Matched Doubles Club. We are so glad to have these wonderful memories.