Robert R. Farlin
Age 79, passed away July 16, 2018. He was born March 2, 1939, in Lansing, to Glenn and Naomia (Dunn) Farlin. Robert graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1957, then joined the U.S. Air Force. After the military, he became employed for Oldsmobile, retiring from GM after 31 years. Robert was an avid bowler and golfer, and played fast pitch softball for several years.
Surviving are: his wife of 56 years, Joann; 3 sons, Ronald, Rick, and Randy (Kim) Farlin; 3 granddaughters, Ava, Ella, and Hannah; brothers, Richard and Michael Farlin; and sister, Patricia Norris.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2018, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. His family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation in memory of Robert Farlin.
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Sherry Wells
July 18, 2018 at 4:01 pmSo sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. I remember all the “trouble he my brother use to get into. Plus all the fun times the group of couples use to have. He will be missed.
carl and evelyn white
July 19, 2018 at 7:43 amWe are so sorry for your loss. Such a gentleman and always friendly,taking time whenever we seen him to stop and chat.. He will be missed by so many.
Sue Doten
July 19, 2018 at 8:14 amI am so sorry to hear about Bob
He was a good man, and friend
My prayers are with you and your family at this trying time
Janice Smith
July 19, 2018 at 11:17 amJ.P. — I’m so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. I didn’t know him well but he always was very friendly. I know you will miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your neighbor, Jan Smith
Roger Small
July 20, 2018 at 6:34 pmGod Bless you, Bob. He was always there to help league secretaries. He was a tremendous person and loved by many. Our prayers go out to the Farlin family.
Michele Tice
July 22, 2018 at 2:14 pmSo sorry to hear of Bobs death, he was always the most loving and caring father in law anyone could have.
He lived his life with joy and gusto. He will be truly missed.
Greg
July 22, 2018 at 8:10 pmI will miss you forever Bob. You left behind a helluva family, who is so proud of you, especially JP.. you were their rock, in your family’s life, who will never let you be forgotten. You were a friend, one of my best friends dad, and a great man. Rest In Peace sir… we’ll all see you again. Save a seat for me.
-greg beckner
Joyce A Oberg
July 23, 2018 at 1:56 pmJ.P. & boys, I am so sorry for your loss. I just found Bob’s obituary on line, too late for the visitation & funeral. When I saw you at Menards, J.P. you said he wasn’t doing well, he will be missed by so many people. I wish we hadn’t lost contact with each other over the years.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family & God bless you.
Susan Deagan
July 23, 2018 at 5:09 pmJoann
So sorry to hear about Bob passing.
May God bless you and your family. Bob always had a smile.
Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Sue Deagan
Doris neighbor
Jeff Heightchew
July 23, 2018 at 5:54 pmSo sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, My thoughts with the family at this time. Bob was a great guy and always helped us GM parts managers over the years. He was truly one nice person.
Lee & Joy Jacobs
July 27, 2018 at 5:18 pmHi Joann,
This is Lee & Joy Jacobs extending our condolences to you and your family for Bob’s passing. We are the couple who sit in front of you at the Women’s BB games. We were out of the country when Bob passed away and just got home on July 24. Joy discovered Bob’s obituary when she was catching up on the LSJ issues. We were sad to see this, as we always enjoyed visiting with Bob at the BB games and at the tailgates at Reno’s East.. We will miss his smiling face and our discussions at the games.
We send our thoughts and prayers to you and family. Lee & Joy
Paul “Butch” Halfmann
July 28, 2018 at 2:03 pmHi Joann, so sorry to hear about Bob. So many good memories with Bob and you. I only wish I would have kept in contact in the past years since I got back to Michigan. My best to you and family.