West Des Moines, Iowa
Stanley E. Farnham
1930 — 2024
Stanley Everett "Stan" Farnham was born July 6, 1930 in his grandfather's home, delivered by his other grandfather. On October 14, 2024 he passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 94 years old. Stan grew up during The Depression. He worked hard at the young age of nine delivering newspapers. From ages twelve to eighteen he enjoyed working in a service station after school and on weekends. The depression helped him understand how to live with less. His parents told him he could achieve anything he wanted if he worked for it. Hard and loyal work became a hallmark of his life. He learned commitment and duty while growing up during WWII. Stan attended nine different schools...