"I lived with Ronnie for about 7 years....I could never isolate just ONE good memory (nor only one bad one...). I loved him most of the time, but he could drive me crazy at other times. I think he was a talented & intelligent guy....he just couldn't stop mistreating his body. He loved his dog, Spot (my step-dog), he loved to play his music WAY too loud, he loved beer...We kept in touch after I moved from SF to return to school & become a veterinarian; most recently, we connected on Facebook. I knew about his lung surgery last year (?), heard from him maybe once after that. Then, no contact....I knew in my gut that he'd died. I wish he didn't have to "go" that way, this soon....I wasn't in love with him anymore, but he still had a place in my heart....always. RIP, Ronnie."
In loving memory of
Ronald Paul Farnsworth
February 6, 1953 - June 12, 2013
Ronald P. Farnsworth, 60, formerly of Keokuk, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at his home in San Francisco.
Ronald was born on February 6, 1953 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Dolores (Gibson) Farnsworth. He was a graduate of Keokuk High School. He also attended four years of college at the University of San Francisco.
Ronald is survived by his father Thomas Farnsworth, his brother Bruce Farnsworth of Fort Madison, his sister-in-law Cathy Roberts, his nephews Mark, Andrew and Tommy Farnsworth, and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his mother Dolores, his brother Tom, his grandparents George and Ellen Grogan Gibson and Al and Fern (Merideth) Farnsworth, and uncles and cousins.
Ronald loved writing and playing music and telling jokes. He also enjoyed investigating history on Philo Farnsworth, who created the television and other inventions.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at All Saints Catholic Church. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to All Saints Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society.
Tributes
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"My deepest sympathy. I have a lot of good memories of Ron from back in the day. I never knew at what time of the day or night you might get a phone call from Ron, but I was always glad to talk to him. A good friend & a unique individual!! RIP!"
"As always said about Ron...He was one of kind person and will be missed by many. Rest in peace Ron....Ruth Ann Ross"
"Thomas and Family...
Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to your family, from ours. Only getting to know Tom "in passing" when he was accompanying his Dad during "insurance rounds", or occasionally at the bowling alley, I was deprived from seeing his many talents. Having moved from Keokuk to the Quad Cities in '63, I still remember him as a fun-loving, and quite affable young man, liked by most everyone whose lives he touched. Our prayers go out to you all... Rest In Heavenly Peace, Ronnie! "
"Sending caring thoughts and prayers to the family of Ron.. I went to KHS with Ronnie and recently caught up with him again on Facebook. Ronnie was a great musician -a one of a kind person that you never forget. Rest in peace Ron, you will be missed. "
"Caring thoughts from our family to you and all of yours, Tom, at this time of passing of your son, Ron. With deepest sympathy, May Crowe and Family "
"RIP Ron! The class of 1971 will miss you!"
"Ron was an inspiration when he played his music. We spent a lot of time playing out on the porch when he lived next door and we spent a lot of time talking about politics over the phone. There was never a dull moment when he was around. He will truly be missed by many. Rest in piece my brother."
"Ron was an amazing musician, a member of the first band in which I ever played, and a major reason why I gave up my landline telephone! I visited him in San Francisco a few years ago and have known him since first grade. Heaven is a better place today. Keep pickin', Farny!! "
"I knew Ron back in the late 60's.I often wondered what became of him.Rest in peace,Ron."