1915
Mrs.
2009
Mrs. Wilma Farney
March 10, 1915 — September 25, 2009
Wilma A. Bahr Farney, 94, formerly of Leawood, KS., passed away peacefully September 25, 2009, at the Apostolic Christian Home, Sabetha, Kansas. Visitation will be 1 o’clock p.m., Monday, September 28, 2009, just prior to the funeral service at 2:00 o’clock p.m. at D. W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. Immediately following the service, interment will be at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.
Wilma was born on March 10, 1915, in Gridley, Kansas, to Henry and Lydia Ott Bahr. She graduated from Gridley High School and attended the Kansas City University. Wilma married Dr. Joseph A. Farney January 30, 1938, at Madison, Kansas. She was a most gracious lady who put her God and her family first. She was known as a perfect housekeeper and excellent cook. Her Grandchildren lovingly nicknamed her “Mim” and then everyone else followed and she was known as “Mim” to the rest of her family and friends. Mim enjoyed driving on cross-country trips and treated her family to come along and share her passion for travel and beautiful scenery. The mountains delighted her and one of her favorite vacation spots was Jackson Lake Lodge near the Teton Mountains.
While her husband served his country overseas as a Captain in the U.S. Army during World War II, Wilma patiently cared for her children and appreciated the help of both the Bahr and the Farney extended families during her husband’s long absence.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, her infant son Joseph Farney, her parents, and her brothers Arnold and George Bahr.
Survivors include her daughter, Jane Patton, RN; and sons, Nelson (Mary Ellen) Farney, DDS and Kent (Charlotte) Farney, MD. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Marcus Patton, Fred Patton, Matthew Farney, and Jacob Farney; step-grandchild, Mark Litteer; four great-grandchildren, Samantha, Kimberly, Mackenzie and Joseph Patton; and two step-great-grandchildren, Sarah and Sawyer Litteer. Also surviving are her beloved brothers and sister, Roy Bahr, Jim Bahr, and Anna Lou Aberle. She will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews and her friend and caregiver, Virginia Huggins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Apostolic Christian Church, 301 West Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo. 64145.
Wilma was born on March 10, 1915, in Gridley, Kansas, to Henry and Lydia Ott Bahr. She graduated from Gridley High School and attended the Kansas City University. Wilma married Dr. Joseph A. Farney January 30, 1938, at Madison, Kansas. She was a most gracious lady who put her God and her family first. She was known as a perfect housekeeper and excellent cook. Her Grandchildren lovingly nicknamed her “Mim” and then everyone else followed and she was known as “Mim” to the rest of her family and friends. Mim enjoyed driving on cross-country trips and treated her family to come along and share her passion for travel and beautiful scenery. The mountains delighted her and one of her favorite vacation spots was Jackson Lake Lodge near the Teton Mountains.
While her husband served his country overseas as a Captain in the U.S. Army during World War II, Wilma patiently cared for her children and appreciated the help of both the Bahr and the Farney extended families during her husband’s long absence.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, her infant son Joseph Farney, her parents, and her brothers Arnold and George Bahr.
Survivors include her daughter, Jane Patton, RN; and sons, Nelson (Mary Ellen) Farney, DDS and Kent (Charlotte) Farney, MD. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Marcus Patton, Fred Patton, Matthew Farney, and Jacob Farney; step-grandchild, Mark Litteer; four great-grandchildren, Samantha, Kimberly, Mackenzie and Joseph Patton; and two step-great-grandchildren, Sarah and Sawyer Litteer. Also surviving are her beloved brothers and sister, Roy Bahr, Jim Bahr, and Anna Lou Aberle. She will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews and her friend and caregiver, Virginia Huggins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Apostolic Christian Church, 301 West Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo. 64145.
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