Adrian Farmer, 48, of Ames, passed away at Mary Greeley Medical Center surrounded by family and loved ones. Adrian Lamar Farmer was born on January 18, 1969 in Compton, California to parents Adrian and Ruth (Bridges) Farmer. He is survived by his life partner Minelia (Mimi) Esparza of Ames; three older children Adrian (Breann) Farmer Jr. of Spirit Lake, IA, Arrian Farmer of Las Vegas, NV, Errian Farmer of Compton, CA; and three younger children Adian Farmer, Kaylee Farmer, and Karina Farmer; He is also survived by his mother Ruth Bridges, his brothers, Kevin Farmer and Eddie Bridges III and his sisters, Renee Douglas Curtis, Katrina Farmer Castro, Kesha Lashee Treggs, Monia Bridges, and Leah Bridges. He was preceded in death by his father Eddie Bridges. Adrian and Mimi were part of the Contenders Class at Heartland Baptist Church. Adrian helped with projects around the church and liked coming to church activities. He will be greatly missed by his church family. In lieu of flowers, if anyone would like to donate to the 3 youngest children's education fund, then please send donations to the following address: Heartland Baptist Church In care of the Farmer's Childre...[more]