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Harry Farnham Obituary

FARNHAM-Harry, age 81, Elkhorn, NE. Survived by wife, Sally; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Mary Laura, Omaha and Dan and Jean, Elkhorn; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Dave Pimper, Fremont, NE; seven grandchildren, Scott Farnham and Laura Pierson, Curtis, Timothy and Matt Farnham and Liz and Sam Pimper; sisters Cynthia Otte of Denver, CO, Judy Manchester, Sammarmish, WA and Wendy Matthews, Omaha.
No visitation. Memorial Service Friday, 10:30 AM at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church (285 S. 208th St.). In lieu of flowers memorials to the Boys and Girls Club of Omaha or the St. Augustine Prayer Garden. REICHMUTH FUNERAL HOME
21901 West Maple 289-2222

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from May 29 to May 31, 2007.

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Dave and Denise Knight

June 4, 2007

I am very sorry to here of Harrys passing.
He was a great support for my wife before we were married, and the years I had worked for him on the farm were memories I will never forget. He was a very friendly and kind man. He will be missed. Our prayers go out to his family.

Willie Lehn

May 31, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about Harry. I know he has had a tough time these past years. I will always remember his and Jerry's friendship. We lost two good guys.

Joe and Pat Petersen

May 31, 2007

We are certainly sorry to hear of our dear friend, Harry's death. He helped us so much that we could never reward him as he deserved. His understanding, compassion, and jovial nature is unsurpassed. We will miss him dearly. Thank you Sally for taking such good care of him all these years. We know he loved you very much.

Len Tondl

May 31, 2007

Sorry to read about Harry's passing. Our sincere sympathy goes out the family. I'll never forget those great tennis matches we had over at the old Robert's place.

Denny Lee

May 30, 2007

It was with great sadness that I read of Harry's passing. I had the pleasure and the privilege of working for him in the early 80's while he was chairman of the State Racing Commission and I always marvelled at his incredible ability to handle very contentious situations. To say that I learned a lot from Harry would be an understatement. Harry was a friend to everyone in horse racing and he treated everyone the same whether they were multi-million dollar owners or a new groom learning the trade. His honesty, integrity and ethics set examples for all of us. He will be missed and the legacy that he left on Nebraska racing will always be there. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Jim Knowles Sr.

May 29, 2007

It has been a quick 50 years years since I first met Harry. He was a fine attorney and racing administrator and probably had as engaging a personality as anyone I've met. My sincere sympathy to the family.

Rick & Linda Jasa

May 29, 2007

Trully sorry to hear about your dad. He was one fine individual.

Jean Adair

May 29, 2007

Jean and Dan Farnam, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Jeani Adair

David Ochsner

May 29, 2007

Your family is in our prayers. - Dave, Kim, Carrie and Christine Ochsner of Geneva, Nebraska

Gary and Carol Kelley

May 29, 2007

So sorry to hear of Harry's passing. He was one of a kind and has been missed from the horse side of his life for a long time!

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