Person:Fred Farr (1)

2006 - Obituary, Weyburn Review, Jan 2006: Fred Earl Farr, 89, of Ogema, passed away on on January 15, 2006 at the Bengough Health Centre. Fred was predeceased by his parents, Earl and Annie Farr; his wife of 65 years, Clara, in November, 2005; his son, Thomas Farr; brothers: Roy, Wesley and Albert Farr. He is survived by his children: Roger Farr, Ogema, Howard Farr (Jackie) Chauvin, AB and Nancy (Myles) Schaefer, Regina; nine grandchildren: Ken (Shelley) Farr, Barbara (Terrence) Beckett, Jacki Farr, Curtis Farr, Alannah, T.J. and Gabrial Farr, Makenzie and Morgan Schaefer; five great grandchildren: Dustin and Danielle Farr, Alex and Margo Beitel and Heather Beckett; his sister, Elsie Fournier, Moose Jaw; a sister-in-law, Margret Farr, Iowa Park, Texas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Fred was born June 20, 1916 at the homestead east of Ogema in a 10x12 foot, tar roof shack. He was the second child of five. Fred, after his retirement, restored the shack to how he remembered it when he was young. Fred loved horses and dogs, always having a dog until they moved into Ogema. Fred was also quite a bronc rider and taught his horse to do tricks. Farming was in Fred's blood and he bought his own farm in 1938. On September 9, 1940, he married Clarabell Thompson of Lake Alma. They were married for 65 years and coincidentally, Fred passed on 65 days after Clara's passing. Fred worked hard at hauling coal with a team of horses and then hauling just about anything for anybody once he bought himself a truck. Moving buildings was his next employment and he bought an outfit from Winnie Souther. He moved buildings for 32 years. After retiring from that, Fred joked he had 30 years of neglect on the farm to clean up. Fred played fiddle and guitar in a band at community dances for several years. Music was an important part of his life and his love of it was passed on to his four children. Fred was always very proud of his family. He found a lot of enjoyment with his grandchildren. Fred was a hard working, honest man who's word was his bond. When faced with a problem he would step back and roll one of his infamous funnel shaped cigarettes and assess the situation or pull out his pack of smokes to draw a diagram on the package. He was very methodical in his planning. After his retirement, he enjoyed tinkering in his garage restoring antiques and whistling to old time dance music. He loved the farm and was very saddened to have to move into town when his health failed. Although our old cowboy will be sadly missed, we are comforted knowing he is at home with family and friends that passed on before him and his pain and suffering is no more. Many, many thanks to Dr.Wong and the staff at the BHC for the wonderful care, given to Dad over the past five years plus. We appreciate the patience, the good-natured teasing, and the affection shown to Dad and although he did not always show it, we know he appreciated it too! A Service of Remembrance was held on Thursday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m. from the Ogema Legion Hall, with Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole Officiating. All in attendance were considered Honorary Pallbearers. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in memory of Fred to The Heart and Stroke Fund of Saskatchewan or to The Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Memorial Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, (848-0333). If so desired, expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com. "Our family serving your family"