Obituary: Farley, Michael Glen

Age 51

Fri., May 25, 2012

FARLEY,
Michael Glen
(Age 51)

Died suddenly on Monday, May 21, 2012 at work near Newport, WA.

Mike was born in Redding, CA on April 11,1961 to Larry Dale and Clarinda Rew Farley.

The family moved to Spokane, WA in 1963 where Mike attended school before joining the US Navy, traveling in the Asian Pacific and then returning to Spokane where he raised his family.

He and his wife, Pam, moved to Pend O’Reille County a few years ago when his employment location moved and where they built their dream home.

He was an amazing man who left so many wonderful memories with everyone who knew him.

Whether it was snowmobiling with the Barranco boys or fun on the river with his grandchildren, Mike lived everyday to the fullest.
Mike is survived by the love of his life, Pam, his two daughters, Tammy Farley and Jennifer Farley, his three step-children, Gina Manfredi, Lorraine Moore,and Steven Manfredi, seven grandchildren - Riley, Ionnatan, Kailey, Alexandria, Ava, Elijah and Glen.

His mother, Clarinda Rew Farley Troemel, step-father,Norm Troemel, sisters Wendy McNairy and Brenda Powell, his brothers in law Vinnie, Robert, and Steve Barranco and numerous nieces, nephews,aunts,uncles,and cousins.

His father and grandparents predeceased him.
Mike will be missed by all and always in our hearts and memories.
Donations in Mike’s name would be appreciated to Pend O’Reille Camp Scholarship Program, c/o Steve Wilson, Dalkena Community Church, 425961 State Route 20, Newport, WA 99156 or the charity of your choice.
Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home, Newport is in charge of the arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermanknapp.com.

A private family gathering will take place in the near future.

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