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Mark Schuyler Farren

Birth	:	23 Apr 1957 Nevada, Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jul 2015 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Colo Cemetery, Colo, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0181808, -93.3083420
Plot	:	21, 13, 3
Description	:	Mark Schuyler Farren was born April 23, 1957, to Richard and Marguerite (Oswalt) Farren in Nevada, Iowa. Mark was preceded in death by both of his parents and brother-in-law, Tim Dykstra. Mark graduated from Colo High School in 1975 and attended Des Moines Area Community College. After the passing of his father in 1975, Mark took over the family farm. Mark married his high school sweetheart Julie (Lehman), of Collins, on April 8, 1978 and they settled in Colo. Mark followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Colo Fire Department in 1976, where he served as chief for 32 years.... Read More	Mark Schuyler Farren was born April 23, 1957, to Richard and Marguerite (Oswalt) Farren in Nevada, Iowa. Mark was preceded in death by both of his parents and brother-in-law, Tim Dykstra. Mark graduated from Colo High School in 1975 and attended Des Moines Area Community College. After the passing of his father in 1975, Mark took over the family farm. Mark married his high school sweetheart Julie (Lehman), of Collins, on April 8, 1978 and they settled in Colo. Mark followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Colo Fire Department in 1976, where he served as chief for 32 years. Mark loved helping others and was passionate about serving the community through the fire department. Those who knew Mark knew he was a man of many talents. Along with farming and fire department involvement, he worked several years at Iowa Donor Network, the organ and tissue procurement for the state of Iowa. Mark’s vision for the fire department and serving his community led him to build fire apparatus’ with Bob Jamison for the Colo Fire Department and eventually build custom fire trucks for other departments. Mark was a very progressive and forward thinker who was constantly looking for ways to improve the fire department. Mark’s children and grandchildren were the joy of his life. Until his illness, he rarely missed any of their school or sporting activities. Mark was a member of Cornerstone Church of Ames. The relationships he formed at Cornerstone were a treasure to him. After a heroic battle with cancer, Mark passed away at 58 years of age on Sunday, July 5, 2015, surrounded by loved ones at the Israel Hospice Home in Ames, Iowa. Mark is survived by his wife, Julie Farren of Colo. Born to this union were five daughters, Kira (Rob) Nelson of Roland, Kylee (Brad) Fleming of Nevada, Taylor (Kaleb) Appelgate of Marshalltown and Madison and McKenna Farren of Colo. Mark was blessed by six grandchildren, Jack, Farren and Wayne Nelson, Braiden and Weston Fleming and Liam Appelgate. Mark is also survived by two sisters, Patty Dykstra of Newton and Jeannie (Roger) Bellinghausen of Newell; along with many nieces and nephews.

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Where is Mark Schuyler Farren's memorial?
Mark Schuyler Farren's memorial is located at: Colo Cemetery, Colo, Story County, USA.
When did Mark Schuyler Farren death?
Mark Schuyler Farren death on 5 Jul 2015 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mark Schuyler Farren's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0181808
Longitude: -93.3083420

Family Members:

Parent

Richard Schuyler Farren

(1928 - 1975)

Thelma Marguerite Oswalt Farren

(1925 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Colo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0181808, -93.3083420

2. Saint James Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0088997, -93.3099976

3. Mound Cemetery
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5. Oak Hill Cemetery
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6. Pleasant Run Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9864006, -93.4060974

7. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0085983, -93.1742020

8. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0289001, -93.1639023

9. Woodland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9324989, -93.4064026

10. Nevada Municipal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0215683, -93.4610672

11. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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12. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0628014, -93.1650009

13. Price Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9486008, -93.1841965

14. Collins Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8983002, -93.2902985

15. Evergreen Memory Gardens
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0424995, -93.4682999

16. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1225014, -93.2055969

17. Eden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9286003, -93.1763992

18. German Baptist Cemetery
State Center, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9785995, -93.1350021

19. Knoll Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0489006, -93.4869003

20. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9278000, -93.1695500

21. Maxwell Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8950500, -93.3996900

22. Clemons Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1137000, -93.1678000

23. Day Cemetery
Rhodes, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8885994, -93.2264023

24. Brubaker Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8847198, -93.3916702