Darrell Farmer
February 3, 1929 ~ April 18, 2022
Born in:
Magna, UT
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Darrell Farmer, 93, passed away on April 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Louise (Medde) Farmer, he is survived by three children, Jeff Farmer, Elise (John) Kirby and Cindy (Eric) Wohl; five grandchildren, Joshua Kirby, Claire Kirby, Trent Kirby, Rachel Woodhouse and Christina Soignet; as well as nine great-grandchildren. Born in Magna, Utah on Feb. 3, 1929, he received his BS in Meteorology from Texas A&M and served in the Air Force for 20 years, including a tour of duty in Korea and as a pilot, flying supplies and troops to Vietnam, retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He also worked for 20 years at the Northside K-Mart. A man of faith in Jesus Christ, he attended Valley Community Church in Colorado City, where he served as an Elder and chair of the Missions Committee until his death. He had a heart for missions, and he and Louise hosted countless international students and missionaries in their home over many years. He was active and served in a leadership capacity with Officer’s Christian Fellowship. Dearly loved by family, many friends, and his church fellowship, he will be deeply missed. Gifts may be sent to Valley Community Church Missions Committee, C/O Valley Community Church, 4253 Mercantile Street, Colorado City, CO 81019 or to Montgomery & Steward earmarked for the Valley Community Church Missions Committee. A graveside service will be held at Roselawn Cemetery at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022. A memorial service will follow at Valley Community Church, 4253 Mercantile Street, Colorado City, at 1:00 p.m., with reception to follow. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Graveside Service: April 23, 2022 10:00 am
Roselawn Cemetery
1706 Roselawn Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
719-542-1552
Memorial Service: April 23, 2022 1:00 pm
Valley Community Church
4253 Mercantile St.
Colorado City, CO 81019
719-542-1552
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One of my closest high school buddies; I will miss him. We did much together growing up in Magna. He and Louise were a great couple that we enjoyed class of 46 reunions with.
I am truly broken-hearted..I will miss Uncle Darrell’s call to lift my spirits n forever grateful to feel his faith during my darkest hours. He will be missed beyond words 💔
He loved you so much! We all love you, too.
To Jeff, Elise and Cindy,
Please accept my condolences for the recent passing of your dad, Darrell. I have many fond memories of him and your mother Louise from our time together at Trinity years ago. I will forever hold them both in high esteem. God bless you and your families.
From and old friend,
Mark Even
Thank you, Mark.
I worked with Mr. Farmer at K mart for years! What a great and kind man! Prayers to his family, he will be missed!
Gail Wilson
We appreciate hearing from you! It warms our hearts.
Don and Cecelia Barnett
Thank you for thinking of us.
I worked with Mr Farmer at Kmart. He was always such a kind man. My condolences to his family
Thank you for your comforting words. He had so many fun Kmart stories!
My condolences ti his family. Worked with him at Northside Kmart and he was such a kind man. I know he will be sadly missed.
Shane Ammeter
Thank you, Shane! He enjoyed his KMart family.
I wish we could be there with all of you at the graveside service. We are living in Oklahoma now. Both Darrell and Louise were special people. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers
Love
Esther and Jim Spradlin
(Earl and Ruth Medill’s daughter and son-in-law)
Hi Esther and Jim! Thank you for your kind words. We love you.