John L McFarland

ROY- John L. McFarland of Roy, passed away July 29, 2008, at McKay Dee Hospital from complications of a stroke. He was born on December 13, 1930 in Kenilworth, UT. to Jesse and Elsie McFarland.

John is survived by his wife Ola of 53 years, daughter Linda (Joe) Cecil, Lisa (Mark) Bonner, grandchildren; Corey, Brenna, Max and Maddie, sisters June Stevenson and Mae (Ronnie) Kinyon, brother-in-law Sonny Maxey and best friend and partners in fun, Dirk (Amie) Barnes!

He was an avid outdoorsman from day one and especially loved steelhead fishing on the Salmon River in Idaho. He spent countless weekends with family and friends fishing, hunting and exploring the wilds of New Mexico, Idaho and Utah. He was a trophy winning archer and had crafted beautiful bows. He was an accomplished carpenter and spent lots of happy hours "tinkering' in his shop. He was a patented inventor, artist and teacher at the College of Eastern Utah. He had an accomplished career as an Engineer and served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict.

John is preceded in death by son; Jesse McFarland, daughter; Cathy McFarland, brother; Floyd McFarland, parents; Jesse and Elsie McFarland.

A celebration of John's life will be held at a later date on the Salmon River in Idaho.

Cremation will be under the direction of Aaron's Mortuary 1600 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT.

Condolences may be sent on-line to the family at aaronsmortuary.com