Beth passed away on March 14, 2007, at age 66, of pulmonary fibrosis.  She was married to Richard M. Farniok and had four sons and one daughter.  They lived in Delano, Minnesota.  Beth was active in both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.

Beth was also co-owner of H & F Manufacturing Company, a metal fabricating company in Maple Grove, MN.

Beth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She is survived by husband Richard; sons Rich, Tom, Steve and Brian; and daughter Susan; grandchildren Abby, Ben, Lydia, Elise, Carl, Hale, Mariah, Allen, Nicholas, Alexis, and Bryce.  Beth has a sister Pat Thompson, and brothers George Hammerlund and Albert Hammerlund.

Our Echowan describes Beth as "Happy is the woman who does all the good she talks of."  She was in G.A.A,, Blue Tri and the Pep Club.  Everyone who knew Beth, knew that she was a most genuine and loving person.

Her funeral service was held at Light of Christ Lutheran Church in Delano, MN.