Ronald Dale Farnsworth

After years of declining health Ron passed away peacefully into the angels arms on August 11, 2013 in Murray, Utah. He was born on September 26, 1936 in Richfield, Utah. He married his sweetheart and eternal companion Betty Jean Barney in the Manti Temple on November 12, 1959. They enjoyed 53 loving years of marriage. Ron lived a full and abundant life. He was a wonderful father of 7 children; 4 boys followed by 3 girls. He owned "Ron Farnsworth Construction Company" for 47 years. Building homes and people's dreams were his passion. Active member of the LDS church, Ron served as a veil worker for 13 years at the Jordan River Temple. Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and working. Ron was constantly in service to others by handy work, donations, plowing snow, you name it! He was very proud of his family, company, softball team, garden and ranch in Salina Canyon. He was famous for his "candy cupboard" always stocked with full size candy bars and root beer barrels. You could never leave empty handed.
Ron is survived by wife Betty Farnsworth; Sons: Ronnie and Russell; Daughters: Jody(Adam) Uribe, Amy Farnsworth, Janice(Michael) Croff; Daughter in laws: Jennifer Harrison, Stephanie McDonald, Cyndi Cox, Jackie Ogden; Mother-in-law Faye Barney; brothers and sisters in law: Maynard(Joyce) Barney, FayLoy(Dennis) Crane, Rocky(Philena) Barney ; Grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his two sons Rick and Ryan; parents Joseph Dennis and Pearl; brothers LaDon, Phil, David; Father-in-law Orean Barney.
Funeral services will be held Thursday August 15th at 11:00 a.m. at the River Ridge 1st Ward chapel 10200 South 1300 West. Viewings will be held Wednesday, August 14th from 5-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy (10600 S.) and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment Redwood Memorial. In lieu of flowers please keep Ron's spirit of giving alive by donating to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com

Funeral Home:
Jenkins-Soffe South Valley
1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S)
South Jordan, UT
USA 84095