Last Updated on April 9, 2019 by cassnetwork
Betty Lee Farrer, 90, of Royal Center, passed away peacefully in her
home, surrounded by her family, on Friday morning, March 29, 2019.
Born July 26, 1928, in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Basil Ray and Ethel Delilah (Bock) Milburn.
Betty was a 1947 graduate of Logansport High School. A lifelong 4-H
supporter, Betty met William C. “Bill” Farrer through their years in
4-H. They fell in love during the magic of a county fair romance. On
June 22, 1947, in Cass County, the sweethearts were married. Sadly, Bill
passed away, much too soon, at age 54 on March 23, 1981.
Her life revolved around her family and the farm. As a homemaker, she
was an excellent cook who was always prepared to offer food when you
came to visit. Her cookies were simply the best. As a farm wife, she
worked hard alongside her husband and watched the fruits of their labor
grow into a family business – Farrer Stock Farms – where they bred and
raised purebred Spotted Swine and Shorthorn Cattle. Later, as a widow,
she showed her resolve and worked alongside her sons, Steve and Tom, as
they continued to grow the farming operation.
A faithful member of the Crooked Creek Christian Church, Betty
exemplified the Proverbs 31 description of a noble woman. Many children
will remember her sweet nature and the important lessons she taught as
their Sunday School teacher. Betty gained so much from her years in 4-H
that she spent the rest of her life giving back including her many years
as a Jefferson Township 4-H Leader. Her sons and grandchildren knew
they would always find her in the stands, cheering them on, whenever
they competed in 4-H or at Pioneer sporting events.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve W. and Terry Farrer,
and Tom A. and Lisa Farrer, all of Royal Center; three sisters, Joan
Martin, Burrows, Bonnie McGill, Lafayette, and Roberta Elliott, Lucerne;
six grandchildren: Brad (Brandi) Farrer, Drew (Stacy) Farrer, Payton
(Kristen) Farrer, Taylor (Kristen) Farrer, John Farrer, and Bailey
(Taylor) Graham; and eight great-grandchildren: Kendalyn Farrer, Alexis
Farrer, Curtis Farrer, Chase Farrer, Kolton Farrer, Molly Farrer,
Scarlett Farrer, and Chip Farrer.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Marjorie Crume, Hilda
Redding-Harvey and Martha Sharp; and one brother, Bob Milburn.
A funeral service celebrating the life of Betty Farrer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 5 in Fisher Funeral Chapel..
Interment will follow in the Crooked Creek Cemetery.
Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4 in the funeral chapel.
Contributions may be made to the Cass County 4-H Fair Association or the Crooked Creek Christian Church.
To share memories and words of comfort with the family, visit Betty’s Tribute Wall at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com