Joseph Robert Farnsworth Obituary (1924 - 2013)

Joseph Robert Farnsworth BRIGHAM CITY - Joseph Robert "Grandpa Joe" Farnsworth, age 89, passed away peacefully October 18, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was born August 28, 1924, in Salt Lake City, UT to Ralph Washington Farnsworth and Hilda Ann Byram. He grew up in Ucon, Idaho and graduated from High School in 1942. During World War II Joe served with the U.S. Marines from August 1943 to April 1946. When he came home he worked in a potato Warehouse, until 1948. He started to work with Parson and Fife, building the old highway from Ucon to Milo in Idaho. This is when Joe met the love of his life Colleen Fairless they were married in Ucon, ID on October 19, 1950; their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS temple. They moved to Brigham City where he worked for Fife Construction until he retired in 1986. Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his family and friends; he was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa and friend to anyone who knew him. He was honest and a very giving person. Joe was someone you could respect and count on for anything. He loved everyone and was loved by everyone; dad never had a bad word to say about anyone. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Colleen; one daughter Connie (Marston) Nelson, Bothwell, UT; four sons: Brent (Janet) of Laguna Niguel, CA; Robert of Salem, OR; Kevin (Leslie) of N. Ogden, UT; Blaine (Laurie) of Layton, UT; fifteen grandkids, fifteen great-grandkids, and one great-great-grandson; two brothers and five sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, two grandkids, two brothers, one sister and four brothers-in-law. The family wishes to thank Dr. Beard and the excellent people with integrity hospice for their wonderful care and compassion. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City. Friends may call on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and on Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at Myers Mortuary. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 October 22, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 October 23, 2013 11:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 October 23, 2013