Timothy Jon Farstad, 69, Sturgis, passed away July 25, 2015, at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Fort Meade. He left this earth peacefully, surrounded by his family and with his granddaughter at his side, reading him the Bible.

He was born April 5, 1946, in Bismarck, ND, to Raymond and Virginia (Simon) Farstad and grew up on the family ranch near Watauga. After graduating from McIntosh High School in 1964, he enlisted in the US Air Force. He married Alice Barr in 1967, and after his honorable discharge from the Air Force, they returned to Watauga where they farmed and ranched over the next 29 years. Tim graduated from Northern State College in Aberdeen, SD, in 1985, where the family made their home for a short time. Tim was in the banking industry for 7 years at Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union in Lemmon.

He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Morristown, where he served on the Church Council, and was a volunteer ambulance driver for the Lemmon EMT Association. He enjoyed camping and fishing, riding horse and tending his cattle and after his retirement, loved spending time on his motorcycle. His favorite thing, however, was spending time with his children and grandchildren.

After his retirement, Tim made his home in the Black Hills area, where he lived until his death.

He is survived by two daughters, Laurie (Tom) Lorius, Sturgis, and Becky (Stephen) Bone, Rapid City; one son, Tyrell (Mallory Weimer), Gillette, WY; and five grandchildren, Allison and Amber Lorius, Sturgis, Zachary and Sophie Bone, Rapid City, and Lucas Farstad, Gillette. He is also survived by two brothers, David and Lanita Farstad, Waverly, MN, and Kory and Mary Farstad, Hurton; and two sisters, Kristi and Byron Utter, Mobridge, and Sharon and Don Johnson, Spicer, Mn. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, a host of friends and relatives and the mother of his children, Alice Farstad Glanz.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Morristown, SD, with Rev. Haasch officiating. Tim requested cremation and inurnment will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, is requesting donations be made to the Jeff McGregor Benefit Fund. C/o Leslie Niederman

9075 65th Ave. SW

Morristown, South Dakota 57645

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