Our beloved mother, Marilyn Roxana Farr passed away on March 1, 2024 after a long battle with chronic pain. She was well loved and will be missed greatly. She was born in Anderson Indiana to Joseph and Bernice (Marsh) Welsh. Not long after her birth, they moved to San Fernando Valley California where she spent all of her primary school years. She shared fond memories of California summers, olive and fruit trees and her mom’s homemade bread. For high school she attended Auburn Adventist Academy and Columbia Adventist Academy where she met the love of her life, Jack William Farr (1933-2017). They married in August of 1952 and by May of 1953 they started their family. They had four children, Michael William Farr, Stephen Joe Farr, Lisa Faye Farr and Lori Renee Farr. Michael (1953-2020) and Stephen (1954-2017) preceded her in death.
Marilyn began her career in Portland Oregon as a cytotechnologist, reading cancer slides for a local lab. But she didn’t stay there long and eventually she became a chef and worked at many places sharing her amazing food. Her and Jack ran two Vegan Restaurants for several years. Marilyn also cooked for Portland Adventist Hospital, Keene College and in her later years she ran a hot lunch program for Hoodview Junior Academy. Mom loved to feed people; it was one of her greatest joys. If you were well fed, she was happy.
She was blessed with 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. In her later years one of her favorite things to do was to see pictures of all her grandkids and to hear stories of how they were doing. Marilyn (Nana) and Jack (Papaw) were very giving people. They were always willing to help out whenever they could. Nana had a very giving heart. She loved to spoil you and love on you.
Her belief is she will be resurrected one day when Jesus comes again. She knows her body will be made new and she will not have to suffer any more. Her heart’s desire is to see all her kids and grandkids there. She also can’t wait to reunite with Papaw. Soon and very soon she will see the King. See you there Nama. We love you!
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Marilyn Farr on April 6, 2024 at 4 p.m.
We will gather at Miamisburg Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2155 Leiter Road, Miamisburg, OH 45342. There will be a fellowship meal following the service.
Professional services entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home and Crematory OH.
