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Michael Farrar Obituary
March 3, 1955 - August 23, 2023
Smithville, Missouri - Dr. Michael William Farrar passed on August 23, 2023. Michael was born on March 3, 1955 to William L. and Velma L. Farrar in Lawrence, Kansas. He is survived by both parents.
Michael excelled at everything he did. He achieved his Eagle Scout designation before many his age, and was recognized as a Shaman of the Mic-O-Say Tribe, a meaningful tradition to scouting and the Kansas City community.
Michael graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1973. Despite his inherited and lifelong love for the KU Jayhawks, he attended the UMKC School of Medicine as its first accepted Northlander.
Michael was a founding member of Northland Cardiology (now Meritas Cardiology) with North Kansas City Hospital (NKCH), where he worked for over 30 years. He gave his heart and soul to the people of the Northland, serving the hospital at every turn, including as President of Medical Staff. Unquestionably though, his love for medicine paled in comparison to his love of being "Gramps" to his beautiful granddaughter, Norah.
Michael is also survived by his wife Angela; his daughter Kate Donaldson and her husband Clint, and their daughter, Norah, his sister Vicki Thompson and her husband Joe; his sister Karen English and her husband Brad; and his nephews Andrew Bischoff, Joel Bischoff, Alex Beal, and Jack Beal.
Mike was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Scott, and daughter, Kelly Christine.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers please consider donating to any of the following organizations:
-North Kansas City Hospital (NKCH)
https://give.nkch.org/give/513238#!/donation/checkout
-The Kansas City Heart Association
http://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give
-Michael Farrar Memorial Scholarship at the University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/lRcKhg?vid=10ekw5.
Services will be held on August 30, 2023 at Avondale United Methodist Church, 3101 NE Winn Rd, Kansas City, MO 64117. The family will begin receiving visitors at 1pm. The service will commence at 2pm. Memories of Michael and condolences to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com Final arrangements have been entrusted with Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville, MO.
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Mary Garr
February 20, 2024
I am so sorry to just learn of Dr. Farrars passing. He was my dad´s doctor for almost 20 years. He was always compassionate and took his time in our appointments. I enjoyed our talks about music and travel. He really took the time to get to know his patients.
N. J.
January 14, 2024
Rest in peace.
Katrina Armstrong
December 26, 2023
Sad you passed hope your safe in Jesus
Rosie Wade
October 13, 2023
We´re gonna miss you, Dr. Farrar!
STARLA RHODES
October 11, 2023
Dr. Farrar has been my cardiologist since my move to Kansas City! I appreciated his knowledge and admired his passion to genuinely care for his patients! I will miss our conversations! My sincere Condolences to the family
-S.M.Rhodes
Rosie Wade
October 11, 2023
This is a terrible loss to all who knew Dr. Farrar. May you Rest In Peace and finally get the love and recognition you deserve!
Naomi Cox
September 27, 2023
I only knew of Mike due to the tragedy he suffered. His courage at that time was awe inspiring. I am so so sad to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. May his memory be a blessing to you all.
Luigia G. Montgomery
September 21, 2023
Rest in peace Dr Farrar you will be missed you were a great doctor and friend.
joseph smith
September 9, 2023
good guy and good doctor
Bonnie Rector
September 6, 2023
You will be missed so very much. I cannot describe how truly intelligent and kind you were. May you rest in Peace and may your wife and family receive the grace needed to accept the loss of you. I will never forget you and all you have done for myself and all the many patients you cared for.
Bonnie
April
September 2, 2023
Will never be the same working without Dr Farrar. He was an amazing compassionate physician as well as great doctor. My condolences go out to all his family, he will truly be missed!
Sam Rushay
September 2, 2023
Dr. Farrar was my cardiologist since 2009. I saw his passion for cardiology, and I appreciated his dedication to excellent quality patient care.
Sherry Thomas
September 2, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Dr Farrar passing. I worked with Dr. Farrar as a Cardiology Tech at NKCH for several years. We was a great physician and very caring of patients, and co workers. Great teacher to staff. Thinking of family, friends and coworkers for his loss. Prayers are with all.
Sherry Thomas
Cindy S
September 1, 2023
My condolences go out to Mike Farrar's family. I worked with Dr. Farrar when I worked at NKC hospital.He was an awesome doctor and person and will be missed. Had the privilege of taking care of him when he was in the hospital in the past.
Rest in peace Michael.
Cheryl Mingrone
September 1, 2023
I am so sorry to learn of Dr Farrah´s passing. I saw him a week before he died. Such a caring doctor. His family is in my prayers.
Cate Hampton
September 1, 2023
I worked at NKCH and remember Dr. Farrar as a kind, quiet individual. I know he will be missed by his many patients and co-workers.
Elizabeth M Howard
August 31, 2023
He was a fantastic physician. Took the time to talk to me about my condition. I will miss him. He was a caring doctor.
Cathy Beachy
August 31, 2023
Dr Farrar has been my cardiologist for 20 years he encouraged me to have open heart surgery before i got sick-I had the surgery and did well thanks to the wonderful care of Dr Farrar and Dr Pak
He was very special to me and Bob
we will miss his warm kind words
cathy beachy and bob schlotzhauer
Jessie Fiacco, RN
August 31, 2023
A lovely man and fantastic physician. Kind to all and made a person feel important no matter what position they held. Thank you, Dr Farrar. Rest well.
Joyce Termini
August 30, 2023
Dr. Farrar was my husband's cardiologist for the past 15 years. He always joked with George that they shared a bond since they had both experienced mitral valve surgery and brain surgery. It was sort of a fraternity. When George passed last November, I received a sympathy card with a handwritten message, "I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Termini passed. I always liked him and will miss seeing him in the office." He signed it simply Mike Farrar. That classy, yet humble act was indicative of Dr. Farrar's compassion. We will all miss him. RIP and Godspeed, Dr. Farrar
Cheryl Fellinger
August 30, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
He was such a kind and caring man and physician. Heartfelt condolences. Thank you for sharing his wonderful attitude with his patients.
Teresa Carson
August 30, 2023
My heart is very sadden to hear about Dr. Farrar´s passing. I was very new to his practice as a new patient. I saw him for the third time at the end of July & was to see him in six months. I finally felt that I found a very caring doctor he was very caring individual. My prayers go out to his family.
Teresa Carson
Jennifer Mattson
August 29, 2023
Our hearts go out to Dr. Farrar´s family. Kate, since I taught at PHS, we would talk about your education. We always had the best chats during my appointments. He saved my life 15 years ago when I was in cardiac failure. And three years ago he helped my son with his heart issue. No one else would even look at his issue, but Dr. Farrar did. He solved it and now my son is a healthy college student. I could never repay him for that. We are a part of his legacy. Rest in peace Dr. Farrar and thank you for all that you have done for my family.
Clay and Carol Riecker
August 29, 2023
Michael will be missed. He was loving, giving and most thoughtful.
Clay and Carol Riecker
James Howell
August 29, 2023
The best Dr I have ever had.
Alisha Brown
August 29, 2023
Dr. Farrar was my cardiologist for the past year after my heart surgery. We appreciated how personable he was, always taking time to get to know his patients, never in a rush, answering every question with great care. What a shock it was to hear he is no longer with us, he will be greatly missed, he has helped so many people and I am grateful to know him and have him for my doctor. This is very sad news for all who knew him.
Laura Martin
August 29, 2023
My deepest sympathy to Dr. Farrar's family. I always enjoyed working with him over the years and he will be missed.
Michele Kessner
August 29, 2023
Dr Farrar was both mine and my son´s cardiologist. We are both so sad to hear of his passing. He was such a kind man and he will be missed!
Betty DuBois
August 28, 2023
So saddened to hear of Dr. Farrar's passing. He has been my cardiologist for nearly 20 years. He has been a kind and personable Dr. And I'd say friend. He will be missed.
Dorothy Callicotte
August 28, 2023
Well he was a very good Heart specialist and treated me very good. If I was able I would go to his funeral, but can't
Nancy koehler
August 28, 2023
My father Henry Koehler was a patient for 10years and I was a patient of his too I´m really going to miss talking too him my prayers are with you and your family nancy Koehler
Barbara L Smith
August 28, 2023
My condolences to his family. My husband & he used to talk about their tomatoes. Dr. Farrar diagnosed my husband's need for a defibrillator/pacemaker which gave him another 14 years of life. He was very kind, so sorry to hear of his passing.
Chris Stephens
August 28, 2023
I am heartbroken at the loss of Michael, he was a dynamic, caring- to his soul of everyone he knew. He is missed. Prayers for the family.
Rhonda Self
August 28, 2023
Around 30 years ago as a new nurse I cared for Mike as a patient. This experience gave me insight to his very personable and human side. If not for this experience, I would have known him as a superhero of sorts that put others needs before his own -always willing to assist with new ways to tackle a problem. Dr Farrar will be very missed by the community he served and Mike will be remembered as a sincere, fun loving, kind man.
Kurtis L Thiel
August 28, 2023
I'm very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We were in school together at North Kansas City Hight School. My thoughts are with his family at this time.
Becky Ginn Starnes
August 28, 2023
I was fortunate to know Mike at Eastgate Junior High. He was always so kind and helpful. I was sad when I learned that we would not be attending the same high school. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Betty Montague
August 28, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Nelson and Kathy Jennings
August 28, 2023
I have known him for 9 years now and will miss him alot
. my prayers Linda to his family
Kim Shopper
August 28, 2023
In 1991, Dr. Farrar helped save my life when I was pregnant and experienced a heart issue. My family and I will always be grateful for his skills as a physician and his compassion as a person.
Judi Werling
August 28, 2023
Dr. Farrar was instrumental in my husband, John Werling´s initial care for a quadruple heart bypass 3 years ago. He will always be an angel to me! Im so sorry to hear of his passing and wish you peace during this difficult time.
Vicki Clark
August 27, 2023
Wow, I am in shock this was such a pillar to the community , I was a new nursing grad when I first met him and learned so much from him , then met him several times when I had private patients that he would see and then he was my cardiologist when I had my first heart attack . He was such a patient gentle physician , he would spend as much time as the patient needed him to spend explaining why things work they way they do, he was the world to many of his patients and will be missed sorely by colleagues, patients , staff and the whole community .
Verda Hyland
August 27, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike will be missed.
Jeffrey B. Kramer, M.D.
August 27, 2023
So sorry to hear that Mike has left. He was truly a Prince of a man. I had the pleasure of working with Mike at NKCH, and appreciated his gentility and professionalism. My profound condolences to his family as I´m sure he will be greatly missed.
Rob Johns
August 27, 2023
Mike was my Manmals merit badge counselor at Scout Camp in Osceola. He was favorite of many Scouts at the Nature Lodge. Very sorry to hear that we´ve lost such a wonderful man.
Dr . Rob Johns
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Patrick White
August 27, 2023
It was my pleasure to have Michael as a student and member of the North Kansas City High School Band where he was an outstanding musician and oboist, earning top awards for music performance at the district and state level. I will always treasure my association with Michael, fondly remembering his wonderful sense of humor and dedication to achieving excellence at whatever he chose to do, whether it be music, Scouting, or in benefitting humanity through medicine.
Heather
August 27, 2023
So sorry to hear about his passing. He was an excellent doctor to my dad. Although my dad has since passed away, I always remember how his doctors saved his life and helped us as a family because of it. Sending love to his family.
Kathleen Terry
August 27, 2023
I´m so very sorry to hear this sad news; the medical community of KC has lost a pillar in that community. He will be missed by so many patients, family, and colleagues...
Kathleen Terry
Linda Dreiling
August 27, 2023
I don´t normally write on these but Dr Farrar was so close to my heart. I met him in 1993 when my mother Delila McCarty had the heart attack and destroyed the heart muscles. She lived 3 years and we became close to him. He then became my doctor also and always reminded me each years visit how I told him I could get a helicopter and fly my mom out and he told me to trust him so I did and that was truly the best decision. Kate we talked about you and Norah each years visit also from the time you danced ballet in the nutcracker to moving with your family to Texas and back to Kansas and back to Texas. He loved talking about his visits with you. I trusted him with my life and will miss not only his skills as a cardiologist but as my friend. May God place his arms around you all to comfort you. Linda McCarty Dreiling
Peggy Fairlie
August 27, 2023
Dr Farrar will be sorely missed. I've been going to him since 2005. Always sits back and you don't feel rushed... prayers for the family.
Diane Baker
August 27, 2023
My sincere sympathy to Dr. Farrar's family upon his death. I was lucky enough to be a patient, and so appreciated the care he gave me.
God grant you peace at this sad time.
Linda Hill
August 27, 2023
Dr Farrar was such a sweet caring man
He treated my 90 year old mother for a few years for her blood pressure issues and was always so kind and considerate and knowledgeable of her needs
He will be greatly missed
Such a wonderful man n Dr
Pamela Miller
August 27, 2023
Karen and all the family, my sincere condolences to you all. You will be in my thoughts.
Sandra Gardner
August 27, 2023
Dr. Farrar has been my Dr for several years, he was such a nice sweet man, always took the time to talk to me, I will truly miss him.
Carley
August 26, 2023
Dr. Farrar was a wonderful individual, an amazing physician and a kind and gracious man. His passing will leave a tremendous void for his family, friends and the community. May the loving arms of our Lord surround his family, friends and colleagues as they move through the painful journey of saying goodbye.
Catherine Strang
August 26, 2023
Dr Farrar was remarkable and has left us much too soon. May God´s peace enfold all those who carry him in their hearts.
Roberta Bartels Freeman
August 26, 2023
I went to high school with Mike where we were in band together. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and friends. Mike was a great guy who truly cared. I will miss him.
William varner
August 26, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Larry D Durbin
August 26, 2023
Prayers to his family. I was a patient of Dr Farrar for years Iam still going at 75 thanks to his care. Dr was thoughtfull, and knowledgeable. I enjoyed our visits and talking about various thinks. Iam saddened by his passing.
Larry D Durbin
Grace Clark
August 26, 2023
One of the smartest human beings I have ever worked with. It was a pleasure to know Dr Farrar; Such a nice man. I´m so sad to hear of his passing, and I pray for peace for his family.
Janet James
August 26, 2023
Grace and peace to his family. I loved working with him at Northland Cardiology. He will be missed.
Carole Decker
August 26, 2023
As a friend from high school and med school (I was in nursing school), Mike was a kind and very intelligent person. He weathered some tough circumstances with dignity and recommitted to his daughter, family and profession. My deepest condolences to his family. Carole Decker
Diane Fee Slayden
August 26, 2023
My deepest condolences to an outstanding man and physician, he will be missed. God brings peace to his family and loved ones.
Cyndi
August 26, 2023
A wonderful man and physician. His compassion for his patients was a blessing. He will be missed.
Karla Harness
August 26, 2023
Great physician, great man, great friend he will be truly missed at NKCH.
William varner
August 26, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tamara Kettler
August 26, 2023
One of the most caring , compassionate doctors I have worked with. My condolences to the entire family.
Carol Harrison
August 26, 2023
My heart that he worked so hard to keep beating regularly is broken. Best doctor I've ever had and someone I actually thought of as a friend.
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