Patrick S. Farley

Patrick Seumas Farley, 64, who lived in the Illinois Valley community of Takilma, died Saturday, March 15, 2008 as the result of an automobile accident near Myrtle Creek.

A celebration of life was held Friday, March 21 at his home. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Illinois Valley Booster Club, c/o Illinois Valley High School, 625 E River St., Cave Junction OR 97523.

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Mr. Farley was born on Sept. 27, 1943 in Carthage, Mo. to Robert & Carolyn Farley. In 1961 he graduated from high school in Mount, Minn. He attended college in San Francisco for a year. In 1972 he moved from California to Takilma, where he founded the food co-op in Takilma.

In 1976 he and his wife, Elisabeth Goines, co-managed the Wonder natural food store and bulk herb distribution for
3½ years. From 1980 he owned and operated Hope Mt. Herb & Natural Food Distribution. He was a member of the Takilma Food Co-op since 1980.

Some called him the greatest fan of Illinois Valley High School Cougar sports. His hobbies included golfing, basketball, football, and gardening. He enjoyed record collecting, especially jazz, rock ’n’ roll, and classical numbers. He was a musician, and played saxophone and flute.

He is survived by a daughter, Heather, of Seattle; three sons, Eusheen Goines, of Wilderville, William Horton, of Ojai, Calif., and Aillin Goines, of Takilma; his mother, Carolyn Stoll, of Mount; three sisters, Liz Farley, of Mount, Kate Farley, of Seattle, and Molly Farley of Kingston, N.Y.; two brothers, Tim Farley, of Madison, Wis., and Shawn Farley, of Minneapolis, Minn.; and two grandchildren.