Harold Gene Farnsworth

Harold Gene Farnsworth passed away peacefully in his home on July 8th, 2018 in Star Valley, AZ. He was 86 years old and passed away surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Vicki Hankin Farnsworth, his nephew and best friend Carlos Farnsworth, his children Patricia Jones, Paul Farnsworth, Kim Gosney, Margene Burk, Vickilyn VanSickle, Harold Farnsworth, Dawnetta Williams-Adams, Reuben Farnsworth, and Shamra Tankersley-Strange, and over 200 grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by his parents Reuben Andrew Farnsworth and Ivis Pamela Call, and his siblings Reuben, Elone, Floriene, Ivis, Mary, Theresa, Alberta, LaVee, and Bowen. He is also proceeded in death by his daughter Theresa Farnsworth and grandchildren Tyler Dodge, Tiffany Dodge, and Shaumei Farnsworth. Harold was born in Colonia Dublan, Mexico on January 14, 1932. He moved to Mesa, AZ when he was 16 and Graduated from Mesa High School in 1950. He worked at Interharvest and JR Norton company. He farmed all over Arizona, New Mexico, California, and Nevada. He was known as a talented farmer who could grow anything! He was incredibly proud of his Mexican roots, a country he would always consider home. He loved riding horses, drinking beer, fishing, and telling stories of his childhood in Mexico. His greatest strength was his generous capacity for love. He was well-loved and loved so many in return. His greatest sources of frustration, joy, and pride were his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Even people who weren't related to him referred to him as grandpa. Harold had a self-deprecating sense of humor. He was full of silly, yet somehow charming insults, making everyone around him laugh and feel uniquely special to him. In that spirit he asked to be remembered as, "A grouchy old bastard." And so it is... All are welcome to join us in celebrating his life. The viewing is at 9 A.M. with a 10 A.M. service to follow on Friday, July 13, 2018. Cemetery Details City of Mesa Cemetery 1212 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ 85201 Loading map Previous Events Visitation JUL 13. 9:00 AM (MT) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 830 E. Lehi Rd. Mesa, AZ 85203 Loading map Funeral Service JUL 13. 10:00 AM (MT) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 830 E. Lehi Rd. Mesa, AZ 85203 Loading map