Richard Farkas Obituary

Hard to believe that it´s been 8 years! Dick is still remembered with love and admiration. Pastor Jeff and Becky Hancock

Hard to believe that it´s been 8 years! We still remember Dick with love and admiration. Pastor Jeff and Becky Hancock

Dick Farkas was a great leader, with the rare gift of genuine concern for all who knew him! Years have not dampened my gratitude for being Dick´s pastor & friend.

Dick Farkas inspired me to become even better, as a pastor.
His grace and encouragement were always accompanied by
A smile and a pat on the back! Even this many years after his
Untimely death, Dick still leaves an imprint on my life.

Even four years later, it warms our hearts to remember the impact that Dick & Lynda have had on us! God be with your family on this fourth anniversary of his untimely death. Jeff & Becky Hancock

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Hope you & Rick are together.

Sorry, that last message was from me...Eileen Chiera!

Lynda and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not learn of your husband/father's passing until the services were over. Lynda, you were so loving and supportive when I needed it, I can only hope that my prayers can somehow reach your heart. I know he was your very best friend!

Colonel Farkas was the wing commnader when my wife (who was the first female missileer at our base) and I got married. Some of the senior staff made the transition to integrated male / female crews a difficult time but Colonel Farkas and his wife Linda were always very supportive. He was a role model for me and many others I am sure. He will be missed.

Lynda, Steve, and Bob,

I just heard and am floored. Col Farkas (I'm 46 now, but can't imagine calling him Dick) was like a second father to me in high school. Strong, charming, and loving he was a great man who will be missed by many. The Naglers extend our deepest sympathies.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Lynda, and your family. Richard was an amazing mentor to me and a great friend. His ability to turn any situation into an opportunity, his smile and laughter will be greatly missed. He changed my life, for which, I thank him and will never forget him.

Lynda and family:

Dick was such a wonderful cousin-caring, loyal, hard working...never stopped! We have many fond memories of him! Praying for you guys!

We extend deepest sympathy to the Farkas family. I worked with Dick at SAC Hqs in the 80s and was always impressed by his many excellent leadership abilities. He will be missed and we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Al Feldkamp, Col (ret) USAF

My heart goes out to you Lynda, Steven, and Robert. I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was a wonderful and caring person. He could brighten any room with his smile and positive attitude. I am so sad for you. I will be thinking of you all during the healing
process. My sons Jim and Mark remember Dick and also send
their condolences. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of such a wonderful person and friend. He played a significant role in my life and I will always be a better human being having known him. My heart goes out to all of his close family and friends during this time of immense loss. He was an amazing man and one I will never ever forget.

When my Mom visited in Enid, OK, you not only loaned us a rollaway bed, but Dick delivered and opened it to guarantee my Mom would sleep comfortably. Today I know it was so like the innkeeper who provided the Holy Family with a place to sleep. Kindnesses are remembered and I share this at a sad time with the hope that good memories will someday lessen your sorrow.

We also grew up with Dick in Hollywood, FL. Our families spent a lot of time together and we all attended St. Johns Lutheran Church. The guys were in boy scouts & Luther League together. We were certainly shocked to receive this news from his sister Linda. Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire Farkas family.

My sincere condolences to Dicks family. I am a friend of hiis sister Linda Dowdy and my heart hurts for her. I always looked forward to his visits to Florida. Great man with a shinning smile and warm heart. Praying that God will grant all the family the grace to endure their pain.

Vicki and I have enjoyed knowing both Dick and Lynda through Rotary. We send our sincerest condolences to Lynda and family at this sad time.

Dan and Victoria Sveda

So sorry to hear about Dick's passing. We live across the street and always enjoyed his waves & smiles as he traveled thru the neighborhood. Such a nice, friendly, pleasant man. Our thoughts & prayers are with his wife and his entire family. God bless...we'll miss him!
Dave & Barb Gray

We were also childhood friends in Hollywood & thought a lot of Dick. We were in shock to get this news from his sister. Our thoughts & prayers are with his entire family.

I was shocked to learn of Richard's passing. I was fortunate to have met Richard a few years ago. I will remember his smile, his smooth ability to turn negative into positive and his leadership ability. My condolences to the family. Richard, rest in peace my friend.

I will miss Dick! Here is typical Richard. He lived next door to my father on Turkey Foot Lake. My father hadn't put the boat in the water yet when my son came up from Florida for a visit. My son looked on with envy (he was 16 at the time) at all the boaters pulling their kids around the lake "tubing". Dick saw that and immediately volunteered to take Brandon, my son, out tubing for a half hour or so! And I've never seen a bigger smile on my son's face! The one with the bigger smile was Dick!! I will never forget that! Thank you, Dick!

Sincere Condolences to Linda and your family. We are saddened to hear about Dick, and know you all must be in shocked. We are praying for you to have peace and strength in the coming days. We remember him so fondly, and saw his faith and strength in is dedication to his family, church and community. He will be missed terribly.

I was deeply saddened by the news of Richards passing. My heart felt condolences to your family. We were childhood friends in high school, St. Johns church, and Boy Scouts. While we did not keep in touch through the years he was always in my thoughts. I am so sorry.

Becky and I will miss Dick's genuine optimism and his contagious smile! He could easily "capture" you with his positive attitude, with his smile, his eyes, and his heart! How we will miss him!
We will see you on Friday,
God comfort you and keep you,
Jeff & Becky Hancock

I will miss Dick. I was looking forward to sharing my year as district governor with him. Rotary will miss his energy and commitment to the ideals of Rotary and the Rotary Foundation.