Ward Farnsworth

Dear Jean,

Yu may remember me as the young man who took care of the family lawn in Cambridge. I have finished a short essay on your father and wondered if you would like to read it.

Ihope this note finds you well.

Sincerely,

Richard G. Lyons
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Dear Jean and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ward's passing. My memories of him are nothing but exemplary. I remember as such a kind, gentle, intelligent and approachable man. I am sure his passing is has left such a void in your lives. I pray that you all are comforted during this time is healing and reflection. Blessings, Lindsey Murray Peterson

Dear Farnsworth Family:

I will always remember working with and for Ward while at The First National Bank of Chicago. He was a true gentleman and taught us all how to be ethical and fair in all that we do. Please accept my sympathy and know that Ward affected many people in a very positive way. May he rest in peace.

Mary Beth Kathleen Peters

My deepest condolences. Ward was a friend and mentor during my years at the First National Bank of Chicago, and we always looked to him for ethical guidance. My favorite story was his craving for ice cream, finding it, and eating it with his bare hands in Virginia during a hiking trip on the Appalachian Trail.

Steve Lewis

I am sorry to hear of Ward's passing. I remember both Dad and cousin Ralph always speaking fondly of him and believe I only met him once many years ago when I was a small boy at a family reunion. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

I worked with Ward, although not directly, at the First National Bank of Chicago. The man had my full respect and admiration. Condolences to you and your family.
Kevin M. Shanahan

Dear Jean and Family,

You most likely do not know me. I began working for Ward in 1981 as his trust assitant. I was a business grad from U of I and I had worked in the Trust Dept at LaSalle Bank under Bill Vonder Heide (my father-in-law and head of Probate at LSNB at the time). I cannot tell you how much I learned from Ward and what a great mentor he was to me. I learned all about irrevocable trusts, beneficiaries, discretionary distributions and plans of distribution (on death). I always referred to him as "Mr. Farnsworth". When I was promoted to a Trust Officer, he stopped me in the hall one day and said, "Susan, you can call me Ward." I will never forget that day - I did call him Ward from that day forward but he was always "Mr. Farnsworth" to me deep down. My success today is truly a reflection of what I learned under his tutelage. Rest in Peace, Mr. Farnsworth, you will always be remembered fondly. Susan Vonder Heide

My deepest sympathies to Jean and all the family.Ward was highly respected by all and particularly by the Chicago estate planning community.
Spencer Raymond

So sorry to read of Ward's passing today. I extend my deepest sympathy to you, Jean and your children.

Fondly, Corene Frick