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John Farrer Obituary
John "Jack" Farrer
1928 - 2018
John was born in Sydney, Australia, on October 26, 1928. He lived his younger years in Australia and served in the Korean War for the Australian Army as a military photographer. After his time in the service, he began to travel the world as a camera salesman. He eventually settled down in California, where he met his wife of 57 years, Eileen. They were married on October 15, 1960, and eventually had four children. They moved to Bakersfield in 1975 when he began working as the Director of Materials Management at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. He held that position for 22 years until his retirement. He passed away on March 14, 2018.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen Farrer; daughter, Elizabeth Sieverts and son-in-law, Mitch Sieverts; son, Dr. Todd Farrer and daughter-in-law, Heather Farrer; daughter, Julie Klang and son-in-law, Dr. Adam Klang; and son, Brian Farrer. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Matthew and Amanda Sieverts, Noelle Farrer, Trey and Alexa Alderete, Ryan Farrer, Sara and Eric Klang.
Services will be held at St. Francis Parish, 900 H St., on Wednesday, March 21, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jack's name to Garces Memorial Aquatics Program, 2800 Loma Linda Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305, attention Tonya Abbott, or your favorite charity in his name. For condolences, please visit www.GreenlawnM-C.com Greenlawn Funeral Home Northeast
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March 21, 2018
In my time at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Jack was a good friend, very knowledgeable, always had a smile. I worked with Eileen in Surgery for years and she was the same, always smiling, very knowledgeable. Both very professional, lovely people. I am sorry to hear of Jacks passing. My deepest sympathies to Eileen and his family. I am a better person for having known both Jack and Eileen. Rest in Peace my friend, and God Bless.
Sincerely/Respectfully,
Mark Passaglia, former CBET
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
JOHN FARRER
March 21, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You will always be in our hearts...lots of great memories.....THE OLIVAREZ FAMILY
Lucy Shatswell
March 20, 2018
Rest In Peace dear friend......
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