Uncle Bob Farr

Angela's Uncle Bob Farr passed away last night following a tough bout with cancer. His family and minister were with him in his final moments.
Uncle Bob loved his family and was an especially proud Grandpa. He enjoyed travel and Red Wings hockey among many other hobbies.
Labor Day won't be the same without him...

Times Herald - Port Huron, MI

Robert William "Bob" Farr
PORT HURON Robert William "Bob" Farr, 65, of Port Huron, passed away peacefully at home, July 21, 2007, in the presence of his family ending his yearlong battle with colon cancer. Bob was born October 18, 1941 in Port Huron to the late William Joseph and Mae MacLardy Farr and lived happily here with his wife of nearly forty years Gayle Margaret Campbell whom he married on August 19, 1967.
He was an avid participant in golf, bowling, and tennis in addition to his passion for hockey, which he refereed for Silver Stick and Junior Hockey. Always quick with a joke, he put a smile on everyone's face and was a master practical joker.
Bob was a member of Grace Episcopal Church for 35 years, serving on both the Junior and Senior Vestry where he served one term as Senior Warden.
He worked for Mueller Brass 29 years and Professional Services Inc. (P.S.I.) for 12 years retiring from P.S.I. in 2003. While employed at Mueller's, Bob was a member and served as president of both the ProTo (Progress Together) Club and Quarter Century Club.
He is survived by Gayle; his three daughters, Carol Lynn (Upinder Raisauda) Farr of Lansing, Michigan, Heather Ann Farr of Lansing, Michigan, Erin Louise (Adel) Gougam of Toronto, Ontario; 2 grandchildren, Aidan and Amelia Gougam; his brother, Paul Frederick (Patricia) Farr of Port Huron; and his niece, Sheila Welsh.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Smith Family Funeral Home-South, 1230 Seventh St. The funeral service will be on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Grace Episcopal Church preceded by one hour of visitation in the church parlor. The Rev. Robert Trask will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Grace Church Columbarium at a later date.
Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, Bridge Builders in Port Huron, or the American Cancer Society. To send condolences, please visit smithfamilyfuneralhome.com

Published on July 23, 2007.