Farnsworth, Ivan C. “Ike”
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Farnsworth, Ivan C. “Ike”
Obituary
Ivan C. Farnsworth, 71, of Snowflake, AZ passed away on January 23, 2015 in Mesa, AZ. He was born on January 20, 1944 to Ila and Ivan Farnsworth in Snowflake, AZ.
Ivan was an avid outdoorsman who spent as much time as possible in the woods hunting, fishing and camping. He was a very talented man who was known to be able to fix anything anyone could come up with. He was loved by his family and had many friends. “Ike”, as he was known, was a true “Jack of-all-Trades” but worked most of his life in construction. He was most recently employed as a heavy equipment operator at the Morenci mine. He has lived all over the United States but for the last decade he has lived in Fort Thomas, AZ, where he was very active and loved by all.
He will be missed by his wife, Samatha Farnsworth, his children, Kim (Ray, deceased) Monroe of Clarkston, WA, Richard (Chris) Farnsworth of Mesa, AZ, Michael (Kelcie) Farnsworth of Idaho Falls, ID, Terra (Jake) Coplan of Fountain Hills, AZ, Dallas (John) Baker of Moberly, MO, Joshua Farnsworth of Moberly, MO, Jessica Buck of Moberly, MO, adopted daughter, Debbie (Mark) Moore of Florida, his step children and many grandchildren.
8 responses to Farnsworth, Ivan C. “Ike”
Danielle & Dirk Hancock says:
February 4, 2015
Ike was very special to us. Our kids grew up knowing his as “Papa” and he made Danielle’s mother very happy in their years together. We were blessed to have been a part of his life. He is missed beyond our ability to convey in words. Our hearts go out to the rest of his family.
Ginger James says:
February 4, 2015
I was touched by the love that Ike showed to Samantha. He was so kind and he will be missed.
Kristie Stark says:
February 4, 2015
My condolences on your loss. We are truely honored and blessed to have known Ike, if for even a short time. His humor and kind smile will be remembered.
– Kristie & your friends at Brookdale East Mesa
Kimberly Monroe says:
February 4, 2015
Daddy you will greatly missed by all who knew you and loved you. We have a deep sadness in our hearts in your absense. You were a hard worker, a good husband, good father and great grandfather. We love you. Thank you to all who have been supportive in this sad time. Dirk and Danielle Hancock a special thank you!!
Pearl Abernathy Farnsworth says:
February 4, 2015
R.I.P. you beautiful soul!