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Lee Faris Obituary
Mount Ayr, Iowa
Everett Lee Faris, 79, passed away on Thursday morning, November 26, 2015 at the Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Lee married Martha Wilson in Grand Junction, Colorado on May 7, 1958, and they moved back to Iowa and began farming.
He was an active 4-H leader and served on the Ringgold County Fair Board. Just as he enjoyed showing cattle in his youth, a highlight of his summer was helping his children and grandchildren show cattle at the county and state fairs. Lee was also Past Master of Faith Lodge 179 and acted as Rainbow Dad to both of his daughters.
He was also recognized as a leader in agribusiness at local, state, and national levels, receiving many awards over the years. In 2005, he was recognized with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Environmental Land Stewardship Award. In 2003, Lee was named an Iowa Master Farmer by Wallaces Farmer magazine. He also received the 2012 Commercial Cattle Producer of the Year award from the Iowa Cattlemen's Association and the Iowa Beef Breeds Council. Lee served as an officer or on the board of various organizations, including as President of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association in 1994 and as Vice President of the Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation Board in 2013. In 2001 Lee was inducted into the Iowa Cattlemen's Association Hall of Fame. Additionally, he was an original member of the Southern Iowa Forage and Livestock Committee, co-chaired the Iowa Grassland Alliance, and served on the Iowa's State Soil Conservation Committee and the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service State Technical Committee.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents Wilbur and Eva Faris, his wife Martha, his son John Roger, and 4 brothers-in-law.
Survivors include his children Rodney and wife Elizabeth Faris of Mount Ayr, Jacqueline and husband Russell Stewart of Mount Ayr, and Jennifer and husband Shawn Byrd of Diagonal; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters Louise Stamper and Lucille Deemer; and brothers James & Lyle Faris.
Services were held 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 30 at the United Baptist Presbyterian Church in Mount Ayr. Mason Rites were given at the church. Burial followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr.
Memorials will go toward Ringgold County Soil and Water Conservation, Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation, and Ringgold County 4-H.
Online condolences may be left at www.watsonarmstrongfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marcy Miller Maak
December 8, 2015
I truly enjoyed getting to know Lee and his family through 4-H, school, and my father's veterinary practice. Lee was a great man with a wonderful family. He did so much for Ringgold County 4-H, other organizations, and the community therefore touching many lives and will be greatly missed.
Bernie Bolton
November 30, 2015
Lee was a super conservationist and cattleman and a great Ag leader for Iowa.
I always enjoyed visiting with him at out state meetings. He will be missed.
Rick and Esther Schmitz
November 27, 2015
Your light will shine on through your family. May God give your family strength to get through this difficult time.
Denise Coleman
November 27, 2015
I was so very fond of Lee, I really enjoyed caring for him and will miss checking in with him at the hospital. So sorry for your loss!
Jim and Janet (Barker) Knedler
November 27, 2015
We were so very sorry to hear about Lee's passing. Praying that the great memories you have, will help get you through this sad time. He was always a great family man and farmer. We send our sympathy.
Eric
November 26, 2015
My deepest condolences to Lee's family, he was a great guy, he will be missed by everyone.
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