FARBER Steve Farber, age 63, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the OSU Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents Don and Agnes Farber, and a brother Donovan, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 25 wonderful years, Pamela; daughters, Ashley and Alyson; and son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Brooke Farber and a grandson David Farber; brothers, John (Carol) Farber, and their sons Tom and Jon; Ken (Jennifer) Farber, and their children Donovan, Chris, Daniel, Cameron; Nick (Kim) Farber and their sons Craig, Matt, and Brian; many nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Steve graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1965 and the Ohio State University School of Engineering and Computer Science. Along with his father and three brothers, he built and developed Farber RV, Magic Mountain Entertainment, Farber Specialty Vehicles and Custom Coach. Steve loved life with great enthusiasm and his joy of life was infectious. His work was his greatest passion and he was always invigorated by it. He loved to travel anywhere in the world and experience the outdoors. He loved to ski, ride his Harley, photography, listening to Jimmy Buffett. He was an avid OSU fan and member of the Athletic Club of Columbus, and Scioto Country Club. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2011 at St. Agatha Catholic Church, 1860 Northam Road. Father Daniel Ochs officiating. Friends may call at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 ZOLLINGER ROAD on Sunday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery in New Albany. Friends may, if they wish contribute to the Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 16810, Columbus, Ohio 43221 or Wellington School 3650 Reed Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43220. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.schoedinger.com
Published in The Columbus Dispatch from December 30 to December 31, 2010
Published online in The Columbus Dispatch from December 29 to December 31, 2010
Steve has been one of my models for how to live life in a gentle and unassuming manner, one of my most valuable life examples and I never told him. Dan Sayers
Like all of you I was shocked to hear of Steve's passing. Steve and I crossed paths every year or so and it was always a joy to see him. His gentle soul and kind spirit radiated from him like a beacon. I truly liked and admired him and I will try to emulate him.
I WAS VERY SAD IN HEARING ABOUT STEVE. WE MET IN THE 3RD GRADE AND WERE IN THE SAME CUB SCOUT PACK, PACK 3, DEN 3. STEVE WAS VERY KIND AND NICE THROUGHOUT HIS WHOLE LIFE. WE WERE GOING TO GET TOGETHER LAST YEAR IN CALIFORNIA IN THAT STEVE HAD SOME BUSINESS HE WAS ATTENDING TO. WE NEVER TOUCHED BASE, HOWEVER, WE DID EMAIL. I AM GLAD I ATTENDED THE REUNION AND WAS ABLE TO SEE STEVE. I WILL MISS HIM.
I, like all of you, was so sorry to learn of Steve's death. My brother, Tom, was also a dear friend of Steve and Pam's and shared many good times with both of them. I was told he was in rare form as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. As always, he brought joy to those around him. I had a very special chat with him at the Fourth of July parade that I will always remember. My thoughts are with his family and to all who loved him dearly. Blessings, Nancy Stewart Holmes
Farber, Larrimer and I enjoyed the hiking episodes during our scouting years - we really got to know our buddies while tramping through Indiana, Kentucky, and the Buckeye state as kids together. Looking back, I recall Steve as a very happy young man with a good-natured sense of balance in his life - - never did see the guy become angry or sullen or out of sorts.
Like most midwestern Dads, Steve's most treasured legacy in life is his children. Our thoughts are with Pam and the family. . . . .
Janis Walker (Janis Walker Miller)
I did not know Steve but was saddened to learn of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Janis Walker Miller
Jon S. Bridgman
So sorry to hear about Steve. My condolences and prayers go out to his family.
Leslie Farr (Leslie Kathleen Farr)
I will remember Steve as always having a smile on his face:)
Leslie Farr
Brooks Hurd (Brooks Harding Hurd)
I was very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. I worked with Steve on a project several years ago. It was a joy to work with him.
Don Stump
From Dan Sayers:
Jim Magnuson (James Arthur Magnuson)
Like all of you I was shocked to hear of Steve's passing. Steve and I crossed paths every year or so and it was always a joy to see him. His gentle soul and kind spirit radiated from him like a beacon. I truly liked and admired him and I will try to emulate him.
John Millious (John Earl Millious)
I WAS VERY SAD IN HEARING ABOUT STEVE. WE MET IN THE 3RD GRADE AND WERE IN THE SAME CUB SCOUT PACK, PACK 3, DEN 3. STEVE WAS VERY KIND AND NICE THROUGHOUT HIS WHOLE LIFE. WE WERE GOING TO GET TOGETHER LAST YEAR IN CALIFORNIA IN THAT STEVE HAD SOME BUSINESS HE WAS ATTENDING TO. WE NEVER TOUCHED BASE, HOWEVER, WE DID EMAIL. I AM GLAD I ATTENDED THE REUNION AND WAS ABLE TO SEE STEVE. I WILL MISS HIM.
Nance Stewart (Nancy Stewart Holmes)
I, like all of you, was so sorry to learn of Steve's death. My brother, Tom, was also a dear friend of Steve and Pam's and shared many good times with both of them. I was told he was in rare form as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. As always, he brought joy to those around him. I had a very special chat with him at the Fourth of July parade that I will always remember. My thoughts are with his family and to all who loved him dearly. Blessings, Nancy Stewart Holmes
Shary Bowers (Shary Bowers Burnes)
i attended the funeral. how impressive!! a beautiful family. what a loss.
Rick Gordon
Farber, Larrimer and I enjoyed the hiking episodes during our scouting years - we really got to know our buddies while tramping through Indiana, Kentucky, and the Buckeye state as kids together. Looking back, I recall Steve as a very happy young man with a good-natured sense of balance in his life - - never did see the guy become angry or sullen or out of sorts.
Like most midwestern Dads, Steve's most treasured legacy in life is his children. Our thoughts are with Pam and the family. . . . .
Rick G.