Margaret E. Farris, 86
Margaret E. Farris, 86, passed away at Brendan House on Friday, July 22, 2005.
She was born in Creston, on Nov. 1, 1918, to Elmer S. and Artie E. Buck. She was educated in Kalispell, graduating from Flathead County High School in 1936.
On Nov. 14, 1936, she married Forest E. Farris in Polson. These high school sweethearts continued to be soul mates for 65 years until her partner's death in March of 2002. To this union were born four children, Patricia, Harold, Marilyn and Roberta.
In 1960, she began working for the Flathead County Extension Office and continued there until 1972 when she moved to the Flathead County clerk of court's office. She retired after nine years as chief deputy in that office. She was honorary member of the Flathead F.F.A. Chapter; member of Montana State Grange; National Flora of the National Grange; and member of Stillwater Grange #107. She was a lifelong member of the Epworth United Methodist Church.
Margaret enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She would always make "special" family visits. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching them achieve their life goals.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Irma, Alma and Ruth; four brothers, Elmer Jr., Robert, Edgar and Jasper; and a grandson, Brian Figgins.
Survivors include four children, Patricia Bjornstad, Harold and his wife, JoAnn, Marilyn Johnson and her husband, Bill, all of Kalispell, and Roberta Thomas of Missoula; a sister, Betty Ketron, of Bozeman; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing and reception of friends by the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, at the Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. The casket will not be open at the services. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Marvin Northcutt officiating. Burial will follow in Glacier Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the charity of the donor's choice in Margaret's name.
Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.