Herbert Farmer
1924 – 2013
Herbert Farmer, 89, St. Joseph, MO, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at his home.
Herbert was born on March 3, 1924, in Nodaway County, MO, to Haynes and Henrietta (Clouse) Farmer. He was a graduate of New Point, MO High School. He was retired from LaFarge Concrete Company.
Herbert married Valda Isabelle Burns on January 1, 1945, in Fillmore, MO. She passed away in 2006. Herbert was also preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one sister.
Survivors include his children; Dr. Duane Farmer, Jeanice McDonald, Patricia Sanders and spouses; two grandchildren, Meredith Dressen and spouse and April Sonnet; and one great-grandson Aston Michael.
Celebration of Life 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 30th Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph, MO. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to one of the three foundations currently affecting our family members; American Diabetes Association, Leukemia/Lymphoma Society or National Parkinsons Foundation. Many peoples lives will be changed because of your thoughtfulness honoring their request.
Huge thanks to Hands of Hope Hospice for helping us give Dad passing with peace and dignity.