Birth date: Feb 5, 1928 Death date: Nov 2, 2010
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Sad to hear of his death. I was privileged to be his niece
To a loving uncle who was thought a lot of and deary loved
To a very compassionate man who will be sadly missed.
To Uncle Kenneth, you will be sadly missed. Even though I didn't see you frequently I thought of you often. I will always remember your kind words and big heart. May you and my mom be re-united in heaven.
love and prayers to you Nelda and all your family from Stowe-Rains family
Ken was a good friend and great educator.
Our thoughts are with you during this time of loss. It was our privilege to meet and visit with Ken a few times. What a distinguished gentleman!
I am greatly saddened at the news of Ken's demise. I greatly admired him, both for his dry humor and his devotion to the work of training tomorrow's school administrators. Ken was a gentle and very kind individual. I succeeded him as chair of an academic department at the U of A. It could have been an edgy situation. But it was not: Ken was gracious and hospitable always.
We all laughed at Ken's formality of dress, and I receall accusing him of mowing his lawn while wearing a suit and tie. He didn't miss a beat--he asked, "Well, doesn't everybody?" Well, memories of Ken Farthing will endure. He was a true gentlman.
I was a doctoral student of Ken's in the early 70's, and had a couple of classes with him.
A few of us traveled to Houston to some education meeting and then we went to Aransas Pass, got on a charter fishing boat and encountered rough water that afternoon. Many passengers were sick. Drs. Farthing and Glenn Cochran were sitting at a cabin table looking wretched. I pulled out some Spearmint gum and asked Ken if he wanted a piece. I'll never forget his answer: "No thanks, I'm going to keep everything just like it is."
He was a good teacher, quiet but competent and I certainly enjoyed knowing him both as a person and as a teacher. I know the family will miss him and his easy-going approach to life.
Our deepest sympathy to Aunt Nelda and the Farthing family. We all remember Ken as such a nice man. Although we didn't spend that much time together I have many fond memories. One in particular was when Ken and Nelda visited my parents in Pittsburg. Dad, Ken, and I went fishing and somehow Ken and I ended up in the boat alone. It was a rare opportunity to get to know him one on one, and I'll always remember that afternoon.
God Bless you all,
Jeff, Dawn, Kristen, Erin, and Zane.
