Barbara Jean Farrar
Barbara Jean Farrar
Barbara Jean Farrar was born Feb. 2, 1934, in Oklahoma City, to George and Beulah (McHone) Pickle, and entered into the arms of our Lord on Jan. 25, 2021, in Dover, at the age of 86.
Barbara gave her life to Christ at the age of 16 and has been a member of the Baptist Church, since moving to Dover.
Barbara was raised and educated in the Edmond area, and graduated from Edmond High School in 1952.
Morris and Barbara were united in marriage on July 26, 1952, in Guthrie. Three sons were born unto this union; Randy, Steve and Mark.
Barbara was always by Morris’ side, assisting him in all his adventures. They began their married life farming in the Edmond-Arcadia area and moved to their permanent home in Dover in 1962. One of Morris and Barbara’s biggest adventures was establishing their pipeline company in 1968, Farrar Construction, Inc., which is still owned and in operation through their three sons. The company has provided employment for many family members and members of the surrounding communities.
Barbara wore many hats while working and helping to grow the company, before her retirement in 1996, to spend more time with her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One of her favorite things to do with her granddaughters, was to take them on annual shopping trips, randomly as well as before school, times remembered and cherished by all.
Barbara’s many accomplishments were that of a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend and most of all, a loving child of God. Barbara will be remembered for her beautiful smile and kind words.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Doris Paine and four brothers: Wilbur (Bud), Gene, Bill and Richard Pickle; sisters-in-law: Wilda Pickle and Alpha Mae Merkle, and two brothers-in-law, Eulin Cleek and Jim Merkle.
She is survived by her three sons, Randy and wife Sherry, of Kingfisher; Steve and wife Barbara, of Okarche; and, Mark and wife Dianna, of Kingfisher.
Also, three sisters-in-law; Marilyn Pickle of Dover; Toni Pickle of Kingfisher; and Alice Allen of Guthrie. Two brothers-in-law, Frank Farrar and wife Flora Belle, of Dover; and, John Farrar and wife Carolyn, of Kingfisher.
Eight grandchildren: Tiffany Farrar, Kingfisher; Tyler Farrar and wife Jacque, of Kingfisher; Josh Farrar and wife Mellissa, of Kingfisher; Chase Farrar and wife Jennifer, of Kingfisher; Lyndsi Taylor and husband Monty, of Dover; Tanner Farrar and wife Kaci, of Kingfisher; KyLee Smith and husband Brandon, of Okarche; Barbara (Jade) Running and husband Brayley, of Piedmont.
Nineteen great-grandchildren, Kyle and Kooper Fahlenkamp; Rylie, Ryann and Reese Farrar; Madison and Kendall Farrar and Bryce Cockayne; Collin and Cal Farrar; Kynli and Brody Boeckman and Gentry and Brinkley Taylor; Maddox and Steel Farrar; Case and Colter Smith; and Tinley Running.
A graveside service will be held Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at 2 p.m., at the Dover Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in memory of Barbara to the following: Dover Schools, P.O. Box 195, Dover, OK 73734; Dover Fire Department, P.O. Box 283, Dover, OK 73734; or, the charity of your choice.