Richard "Dick" Farris

I knew Dick through a variety of contacts and acquaintances, including Niilo Koponen. Dick walked his talk. Becoming a rarity these days, it seems. Another tried and true 'good one' gone.

I am saddened by the passing of my good friend Dick. I had the pleasure of working with him at the Fairbanks Senior Center for many years. He was so smart, full of trivia and facts that just amazed me. I had so many intellectual conversations with this man. I will remember him forever. He was a great man. Rest in peace my beloved friend.

Dick was one of the people who made living in Fairbanks a priceless experience.

I met you late in your life but your impact will stay with me for a long time. I enjoyed every interaction and thought provoking question. Whenever I´m feeling ungrateful or upset I´ll try to think about your story of the black beans tasting amazing after a change in mindset. Rest in peace.

Wow, what a shock! I dearly miss Dick. A dear friend for over 63 years. As stated by Larry Meath, who informed me of Dick's passing, I too was blessed to be part of the Farris-coached baseball teams. Dick, along side his good friend Phil Ramos, guided us kids with skill, knowledge, dedication, humor and love. Dick, I miss you greatly buddy, you were a mentor, a great baseball coach, protector, jokester, dear friend and and the best damned pick-up basketball player I ever encountered in the...

To those who mourn the passing of Dick, a great human being. You mourn one of the best! I took the time to read through the many responses to Dick´s death. In doing so I discovered there were nineteen acclamations. Here they are: wonderful, selfless, rooter for the underdog, important member of society, humble, kind, grounded, awesome, generous of spirit, friend, caring, generous, just, tolerant, fun, pure love. If ever there were individuals in our society who lived their life for others, it...

Words cannot begin to convey the loss of a wonderful human being, but I will say that Dick was a force of good to those who needed a voice or needed help. For example, in 1988, I met Dick at Job Service for the very first time. I was searching, as all young souls do, searching for a job. He not only found me a job but helped me believe in myself. That was the man I remember. He was generous with his time, resourceful, vigilant and always open to the possibilities. He befriended me...

I'd meet Richard on 7th ave in fairbank's , always enjoy'ed speaking with him, i din't know him well, but he had a smile and was kind, so it is sad to me ,to see of his passing,acm in ak,,,,

I never met Mr Farris , but I used to see him around a lot. Now I wish I could have. He sounds like a great guy