Ruth Marie (Maranell) Farnsworth (1930-2001)

MARANELL, PARCUAT, FARNSWORTH, BAKER

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Date: 4/30/2022 at 23:49:47

Ruth M. Farnsworth
1930=2001

Ruth Marie (Maranell) Farnsworth, the daughter of Cecil and Ella (Parcaut) Maranell, was born March 23, 1930 on the family farm south of Hartley, Iowa. She was baptized at the First United Methodist Church in Archer, Iowa. She attended country school and later attended Archer Community School.

She was united in marriage to Robert Farnsworth on July 19, 1947, at Worthington, Minnesota. They moved to Sanborn in 1966. She worked for Jay's Cafe for 33 years, retiring in 1995. Her husband died on July 10, 1990. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church in Sanborn.

She died at Prairie View Home on December 14, 2001 at the age of 71 years, eight months and 21 days.

She is survived by her four children: Billy Wayne Farnsworth of Buena Park, California, Steven Robert and his wife, Lynne Farnsworth of Emmetsburg, Iowa, and Julie Marie Farnswworth of Fullerton, California; six grandchildren;[redacted]; four great-grandchildren; her brother and sister-in-law, Delmar and Avis Maranell of Teumseh, Oklahoma, and two sisters: June Baker and her husband, John, of Renton, Washington, and Dorothy Farnsworth of Sheldon, Iowa.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one sister: Joyce Farnsworth, a half-sister, Violet Fundermand and two brothers: Melvin and Marlin Maranell.

She enjoyed going to garage sales, cooking, and entertaining family and friends. When she entertained, she was always sure to get out her fine crystal and china. Those who knew her were aware of how important her family was to her. "My Husband, My Children, My Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren are my life." Ruther Marie Farnsworth

Funeral services were held Monday, December 17, at Saitn Andreww's United Methodit Church in Sanborn with Rev. Sylvia Kennedey and Rev Dale Fransson officiating.

Burial was in Roseland Cemetery, Sanborn, with the Sanborn Funeral Home in charge.

Sanborn (Iowa) Pioneer, 20 Dec 2001, p7

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