IDA M. FARMER
August 31, 1925 ~ April 5, 2011
"Ida was an angel on earth. She will be missed by many who were touched with her compassion and generosity."
Ida M. Farmer, 85, of Vancouver, WA, passed away surrounded by family, April 5, 2011. She was born in Duluth, MN to Charles and Leba Christensen, the fifth child of nine siblings.
In 1946 Ida moved to Vancouver where she met her husband of sixty years, Rex D Farmer. They settled down on property outside of Orchards and raised four children. After her husband Rex retired they moved to Woodland, WA part-time to manage Steven's Moorage. There she enjoyed keeping the park and fishermen in order.
Ida was a homemaker all her life and was proud of her home and garden. There was always an abundance of good food and plenty of good conversation.
She loved everyone she met and greeted them with
her big smile and a hug as if she had known them for years.
She was always busy, working in her house or garden, canning, raising cattle, chickens and pigs. She had a heart of gold and was not only a mother to her four children, but a Mom to many who she influenced in a positive way when they needed guidance. One of Ida's greatest enjoyments and fulfillment in life was caring for her family and friends.
Ida was a collector of many things that adorned her home. She was a proud member of the American Legion.
Ida is survived by her sister, Margaret, Brother Charles (Carol); and sister-in-law, Bonnie; four children, Kathy Ryba (Mike), Kay Cowan, Ricky Farmer (Phyllis) and Irene Michaelson (Mitch); eleven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rex Farmer, Sept. 2010.
A memorial service to honor Ida will be held Wed., April 13th, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684.
Please sign Ida's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
The first thing I always did when I got to BB"s was to go to the trailer to see Ida and find out what she was up to. She always had the funniest stories and could always make me laugh. I have alot of stories about my time with Ida and it seems like I have known her all my life. I cannot wait to share these stories. Sorry I missed the funeral we were unaware. Love Shelly McWilllams
April 15, 2011
Irene and Family-
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother and Father.I remember Irene telling me stories about her Mom and I was amazed at the work that she did at her home and in Woodland.She was a true "Home Maker"
Thinking of you Irene-
Leslie Alexander
April 15, 2011
I am going to miss my aunt Ida so much ;( my mom Her baby sis is very badly going too! and her brother that are both left behind. Thank You for letting the teddy bear and the flowers with the butterfly be with her forever. I love you aunt Ida and Blessings to all had let you be in my life and know your family too! love ya always xoxo
Colleen Martin - Edwards
April 15, 2011
I met Ida when I was 16 years old when my mom married Rick. Ida treated me like family from the very first day I met her. And I always considered her as one of my grandmas. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Her smile was so contagious and could light up a room. Everytime my son Braden came to town to visit Ida would always come over and say "I just wanted to come over and see my boyfriend". Then she would smile that beautiful smile of hers. Ida was truly an angel, and I will miss her so much!
Betty Osier
April 14, 2011
Kay, Ricky and family.. My sincere condolences on your loss..I have fond memories of your Mom when we lived across the street from each other on 78th. No matter if I had over stayed my visit, broke the rules or did something I wasn't supposed to be doing, she was always nice to me as she was sending me home...
Bill Arionus
April 13, 2011
Kay, Ricky and family, My condolences on your loss.. I remember so many times crossing the street to see if you could come out and play...and your Mom was always nice to me..
Bill Arionus
April 13, 2011
You'll be Forever missed and my heart will always ache with you being gone and not hearing your voice and laughter but they'll be in my memory always. I will miss you aunt Ida very bad. I will always cherish the good times My siblings and I and all my family had with you. Love you always and forever. Thank you for being there for us all. It just doesn't seem real to me that you're gone but like I said you are in our hearts. love your niece Colleen always.
Colleen Martin-Edwards
April 13, 2011
Dear Kathy & Kay, Sorry for the lost of your Mother. My name is Rhonda McCafferty I went to scool with you at Sifton Elementary School. It's sad losing a love one. I lost a Aunt. I am in the phonebook please call me. thank you Kay. And a E-mail Andress. You and Kathy take Care.May God Be With You At This Time. Love From Rhonda McCafferty
April 12, 2011
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