Howard J. McFarland
July 25, 1934 ~ June 6, 2016 (age 81) 81 Years OldShare using:
Howard J. McFarland, age 81, of Spring Valley passed away on Monday June 6, 2016 at the Green Lea Manor in Mable, MN where he had resided for a short time.
Howard was a lifelong resident of Spring Valley, MN he was born July 25, 1934 the son of Worth and Inez (Ingals) McFarland. Howard was a farmer earlier in life, loved horses and all animals. He hauled milk for the Spring Valley Creamery and hauled livestock to various sales barns in the area. He worked for Libby’s in Rochester for 10 years and also delivered the Post Bulletin to rural customers. He loved to crochet and won many ribbons at various fairs around MN. As his health declined he moved to the assisted living facility in Preston, and then to Green Lea Manor in Mabel where he passed away.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ellsworth and sister Iona.
He is survived by a nephew Peter (Kristy) McFarland of Owatonna, 2 nieces, Pat Rush of Madison, Wisconsin and Jane Benson of La Crosse, Wisconsin , 5 great nieces, and many great, great nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Hindt Funeral Home Spring Valley, MN, with private family burial to follow.
Online condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com