Jack Farnham Obituary
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Our loving dad, grandfather, great-grandfather passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born June 29, 1932 in Jerome, Michigan. As a 19 year old, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Japan and Korea during the Korean War, where he achieved the rank of Staff Sgt. Jack met his future bride, Ann Marie, after his military tour and they eventually married in 1955. They shared 66 years together moving to Jackson and remaining there raising their family together until Ann's death in 2022. During those years Jack spent much of his spare time building on to his home in Spring Arbor and planting many trees & shrubs. He earned every bit of the title "Jack of all trades".
Surviving are his 5 children, Michelle Passmore, Joseph Farnham, Thomas (Susan) Farnham, Catherine (Norman) Khon, and Kevin Farnham; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann Marie; parents, Junior and Hazel Farnham;
A private mass of the Christian burial will be at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, with Fr. Timothy MacDonald presiding. Burial will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Queen of Miraculous Medal Church in memory of Jack Lee Farnham.
The family wishes to thank Robyn & Charlie of hospice as well as the staff of the Grande Assisted Living Facility. Please express your condolences to the family at www.watson-funeral-chapels.com.
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Kathy (Salyer) Swartz
October 22, 2025
Tom, Kathy, Micky, Joe, & Kevin - I'm so sorry for your loss. I know your dad was a great man and faithful to God until the end. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace as you grieve this tremendous loss.
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Deb Somervilll
October 22, 2025
Tom and family
Please accept my sincere sympathies. I always enjoyed being around your family and remember your Mom and Dad to be very sweet.
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