Tribute to Patrick Farley
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From: M.Menge. (via email) 3/17/2008 5:52 A.M.
3-16-08 Pat Farley was killed in a rollover auto accident late this eve.
Returning from a basketball game in Eugene, Or. Authorities stated he was not wearing a seat belt......
Age stated, 65.
M.Menge.
From: Rita 3/17/2008 6:12 A.M.
Truly saddened to hear about Patrick Farley--
I saw him alot at the Senior thrift store and we
always had laughs and shared stories and plenty
of hugs--I will miss him--
Have a great trip Patrick---
From: Ted webmaster@sunnyridge.net 3/17/2008 6:20 A.M.
Here is a link, for as long as it lasts, about the incident from local news:
KMTR news
Here is the text from above link:
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. (AP) - A Cave Junction man died Saturday when he lost control of his car and was
ejected as the vehicle rolled off Interstate 5 south of Myrtle Creek.
The Oregon State Police says 64-year-old Patrick Farley died at the scene.
Officers are trying to determine what caused him to lose control of the car while moving from the right
lane to the left lane while traveling southbound.
The car came to a rest on its wheels about 50 feet from the freeway.
From: Shelly Buschel 3/17/2008 7:33 A.M.
It's Monday morning and I just read the Oregonian and saw the article about Patrick Farley. What a drag.....I will really miss him. I just was looking at his "flute player" pic on the site......he was much loved and will be much missed
Shelly
From: llucy 3/17/2008 7:58 A.M.
ahh tricks....if there is anything yall want to do with your life, best do it now as we are rapidly aging into infinity....car crashes, heart attacks, overdoses...coyote is always out there waiting. im sure most of us feel invulnerable..but odds against that. will someone post if there is to be a memorial?
the last time i visited ttown was a halloween and the dome school having party and patrick told me he was banned from there and i said..screw that! what will they do call thr cops? ill take you with me and let them try to stop us, we helped build the damn thing with our hands and donations..friggimg elitists everywhere..nothing worse than a reformed hippie hmmmm? we went, no one said a thing to him about it and i dont even remember why he was ostracized...how petty people can be. all of our energies were/are intertwined from then till tomorrow
i know i know that rasty old sax got old sometimes...but hell just turn up the volume on yer amp and smile
From: Ted 3/17/2008 8:15 A.M.
From the Oregonian:
Update: Victim identified in fatal crash near Myrtle Creek
Posted by Jessica Bruder, The Oregonian March 15, 2008 22:00PM
Categories: Breaking News
A Cave Junction man died tonight after losing control of his car, which ejected him as it rolled several times along Interstate 5 about two miles south of Myrtle Creek, Oregon State Police said.
Patrick Farley, 64, was driving south about 5:45 p.m. when his car veered into the center grass median, then traveled back across the southbound lanes and off the right shoulder, police said.
Farley was not wearing a seat belt. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
-- Jessica Bruder; jessicabruder@news.oregonian.com
From: Mij 3/17/2008 4:48 P.M.
Hello to all on a sad Monday..
i haven't seen him in awhile, but i of course knew Patrick
and he was one of my biggest fans when i had a radio show..
i was talking to my friend's son, Brad, who's an IVHS alum
and current assistant coach for the wrestling team and at
first he didn't recognize the name..but when i described
the trademark long blonde hair he immediately said "OH!
You mean the biggest IVHS sports fan since Ken Mann!"
i guess he's been one of the most loyal cougar fans for
many years, rarely missing games for either the boys or
girls, often traveling to most away games too..which of
course was what he was doing, coming back from i believe
a IVHS girls basketball game..
Brad said he'll tell a lady he knows who's been involved
with IVHS boosters and other curricular activities for
many years and see if she'll look into a memorial of some
sorts for him..he would like to see his image put on the
gym wall where other past Alum/fans/etc have their
"silhouettes" posted..
i hope you have a good trip Patrick..
Sounds sort of strange at this point, but happy
St Patrick's Day to all..Patrick would want nothing less
i'm sure..
Peace.
From Tyler Millette RRAYMILLETTE@MSN.COM 3/18/2008 4:17 P.M.
We all love you Patrick. You're kindness will remain embedded in us all forever, and you will always be remembered. We will all miss you, and you will forever remain in my heart.
From Nic Bolchoz farmer_nic26@hotmail.com 3/18/2008 6:21 P.M.
Everyone here at Hidden Valley will miss you Patrick. You were an insperation to all, and we will never forget the kindness you have shown us. I will never forget you.
From Jesse Canady 3/18/2008 8:08 P.M.
we will forever remember how you touched our lives. in this day and age people ususally need a reason to do something, but you supported our valley's teams just because. I hope that future people are as dedicated to our local life as you were
From Laura Silva basketballstra@hotmail.com 3/18/2008 11:32 P.M.
Thank you for all your support you were an amazing man! It was always a joy to see you at our games supporting us even when you didn't know any of us on a personal level you always managed to make it to all of our games no matter where they were. Thank you!
From llucy 3/19/2008 9:16 A.M.
MEMORIAL
friday, 1:30 pm-
@ his place...
they're gonna bury him in his closed casket on the land...
askin people to wear bright colors, DEF not black.
Kindi will be MC, can call her at 592-3114 or 592-4459
local list announcement:
Patrick's family is asking folks to gather at 1:30pm Friday, March 21st
at the Siskiyou Project Building. Please park in the lower parking lot .
The family is also asking that people wear bright colors, or pastels or
white but not black. Bringing flowers would be great.
Kindi will be the MC for the memorial, so anyone wanting to help or
to add to it - call her!
ok babe, hope ta seeya!
From Ted Pilger webmaster@sunnyridge.net 3/19/2008 7:25 P.M.
I don't really remember Patrick, somehow never had that connection or karma going on to talk or hang with him but...
his picture on the Takilma Folk page has certainly inspired a lot of traffic to Sunnyridge.net. I do remember him playing his flute down at our waterhole and identifying him as the genuine article, as a fine representative of the true hippy. Keep on truck'n, Patrick.
From tyler 3/20/2008 8:44 P.M.
Just to Clear everything up, Patrick was coming home from the 4A State basketball tournament in Corvallis when his terrible accident occured. IVHS was in the tourny, but He was up there supporting HVHS. Ptrick really was amazing
From jefry jefryclair@gmail.com 3/21/2008 5:34 A.M.
i love u pat!
seems i always did, & always will...
Peace & Music my brother!!!
here's what we got goin' over @ takilmaFM.com:
http://takilmafm.com/PatsPage.htm
From John M. (Redding) 3/22/2008 10:48 P.M.
Patrick Farley a wonderful kind person that will always be remembered by everyone that knew him. Your photo as with all photos are only a snapshot in time however your memory will always live with your brothers and sisters! Rock on Bro!
From Fionn Chimo Farley willhrtn@yahoo.com 3/23/2008 12:46 A.M.
This is Fionn, Patricks oldest son.
I would love whenever possible for people to include their email address when posting memories of him. I know I wanted to spend time with all of you and share stories of Dad, but of course there really is never enough time in life is there?
Thank you Takilma and all that just happened to drop by. It was the Happiest-Saddest day of my life. But you all showed me personally and the entire Farley family so much. There was so much local support present and I know it was appreciated by all, it was beautiful how it all unfolded. I think we all learned something new about him that day.
I will forever be great full for all of your generosity. And hope to speak with you soon.
From Fionn Chimo Farley willhrtn@yahoo.com 3/23/2008 1:11 A.M.
I wanted to add this here. This was something that was supposed to be read by Pats Grand Daughter at the celebration. Even though it was not read that day it can be shared here for all:
Please give this to my granddaughter Mina Marleen Horton to read at the service this afternoon.
This is a message from Jean Horton, who was called Waban in the years 1972 to 1976 here in Takilma, as spoken by her and Pat's granddaughter, Mina.
On this 2nd day of spring, all things being equal after the equinox, in the full of the moon, how auspicious a day to lay Pat to rest. Here on this eastern flank of the mountain, in the spring of 1974, we planted a wonderful circular garden as we awaited the arrival of our child. The night of my 21st birthday, it was as if a nest of snakes had awakened in my belly. The baby who had lain quietly for many days was moving into position. Around midnight all was still. We went across the valley to our rustic cabin, nestled under a Yew tree, adjacent to a constant freshwater spring. There, the morning of June 1st, our Irish elf was born. A more magical and gentle entry into this world could not be imagined. Pat was the architect of that day, and nothing went wrong.
No matter the reasons or circumstances of our breakup, I owe much to Patrick Farley. In him I found the teacher I was seeking when at age nineteen I moved to Wonder from Los Angeles. I forsook all modern contrivances, including drivers license and even eyeglasses. Being close to the earth and leaving no mark upon her face was my desire. Pat recognized this in me, and we fell in love. He taught me all and more that I needed to know about organic gardening and cooking, herbal healing, and even how to reveal the most delicious and varied nuances from vegetables in my cooking. I learned how to rally the strength within to heal myself.
Most of all, he gave me my wonderful son, Will (Fionn), who with his lovely wife Maia blessed us with two adorable grandchildren. Pat's legacy of nature's bounty lives on in them. He was an intuitive and gentle "midwife", he coaxed life singlehandedly through me, and everyday I'm thankful for this gift - the greatest blessing in life. Go peacefully to your next life, Pat, we will miss you.
From Kate Farley kjfarley@juno.com 3/25/2008 8:35 P.M.
Thank you to all who made and participated in the memorial for my brother. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. I wish I could remember all your names...I will never forget your faces.
Wanted to share this: I got a ticket two weeks ago for not wearing my seatbelt. 125 bucks.I was so mad. Something about asserting uniqueness from the rest of the world. We grew up on a dead end street. We never played by the rules...we made our own. We Farleys are a stubborn breed.
Needless to say giving in and wearing the seatbelt with the rest of the world is not going to be a problem for me any more. I think of him every time I hear it click.
From Kindi Fahrnkopf kindi@siskiyou.org 4/2/2008 2:47 P.M.
Dear Friends of Patrick's
I have posted the eulogy from Patrick's funeral for those of you that couldn't make it. I send you greetings from Takilma, and hope this will go out to all of the many people he touched so deeply in his life.
Love Kindi
A Celebration of the Life of Patrick Farley
We are gathered here today to honor and celebrate the life of Patrick Farley.
Patrick was the son of Robert Joseph Farley and Karole Rae Stoll Farley
Born on September 27, 1943 – Died on March 15, 2008 at the
Age of 64- He died on the Ides of March, right before St. Patrick’s Day-
and was laid to rest on the Spring Equinox.
His Sign was Libra-Moon in Virgo
Children: Heather, Will, Eusheen, Aillin
Grandchildren: Mina and Ian, from Will and Maya
Siblings: Tim, (and Renee and daughter Meegan) Sean, Liz, Molly, and Kate (and husband Will and daughter Willa.
Patrick was born and grew up in Minnesota on Dutch Lake and graduated from Mound High School. At the age of 17 he hopped a freight train and headed out to San Francisco, eventually migrating up to Takilma in 1969.
He started the first Natural Foods Co-ops in Takilma, and continued to run his Health Foods, Herbs and Honey Business, from his home.
In 2007 he completed his extensive remodeling of his home.
Dear Friends and Family of Patrick’s
Patrick lived as close to the earth as possible here in Takilma, for the last 39 years.
To speak about the life of Patrick is a difficult thing, because he was a complex and multi-dimensional person who was unique and different to everyone who knew him.
I hope that each of you family and friends will be able to speak from your heart with compassion for him and honor him today in the place he loved so much. I will start today, as your mistress of ceremonies to lead you through this very sacred task before us.
Patrick was my best friend and many of you may have felt the same way. He was a friend of many and always had a way of listening and not judging, and finding just the right thing to say to help you see the light. But if he felt strongly, and yes he was a man of strong convictions and beliefs, he would be truthful as well as kind in his expression. He was very gentle, sensitive, intelligent, diplomatic, musical, idealistic and non-conforming. He was a real visionary who led the way for a better world.
His passions were music, collecting record albums and rock and roll memorabilia, astrology, bee products, organic health foods and herbs, golf, sports and the Illinois Valley Cougar sports teams. He gave so much of himself to the children of this valley, to help them achieve confidence and self-esteem.
He gave so much to the Takilma Community as a founder in the early days, to set up the first Takilma Food Co-op. He still gave as he got older, to be here for all of us who needed and loved him. He certainly knew what he liked and didn’t like and was determined to follow what he thought was right. He helped others to heal and understand the deeper meanings in life. He helped to dissolve conflicts and bring people together, as he wielded the scales of justice.
He was eloquent and easy to talk to because of his wide scope of knowledge and sense of humor. He was loyal to those he liked and didn’t speak badly of those he didn’t like. He was a king among men and walked tall and proud on the earth that he loved. He worshipped the earth and all the natural beauty in each moment of every day.
In his last weeks he expressed his unbounded joy in living and told everyone to cherish every moment. He had found true happiness and peace in his last year, and had completed major life goals. The last time I saw him he looked very beautiful and glowing-the joy was streaming from his eyes. I could always depend on his unconditional love and dedication. He was there for me almost every day for the last 10 years and made my life so much richer and easier. He was humble and never complained of all the work he helped me with, always joyful and positive. I never saw him angry or mean. He truly was an icon of Takilma; a founding member of a beautiful and lasting community.
Our love was on a spiritual plane and he walked his own spiritual path. I am very grateful to have had his love in my life; I’ve learned more lessons from him than I can express. It’s because of him that I can now stand before you and tell you these things, with clarity in my heart knowing that he would want me to speak for him because I knew him well. But I know not why the Lord chose to take him away from us now, only that I trust he is still here with us and his spirit will abide in these roots of ours forever.
I am glad to have been able to show my appreciation by helping to honor his wishes. He is laid to rest in a plain pine coffin, with fragrant pine and fir boughs, rose petals, sage, herbs and flowers. He is fully decked out in his colorful hippie clothes, with all the items which symbolize his beliefs and life. He is 100% organic as he wished to become part of this earth again. May you rest in peace and love, Patrick.
Good bye my sweet Honey Man.
Kindi Fahrnkopf kindi@siskiyou.org
From lani southern.oregon.representin@gmail.com 4/14/2008 3:34 A.M.
this is lani, a close friend of shen and eusheens, a friend to the family, another person directly effected by patrick's life and death. i just wanted to leave a comment here regarding the dream i had about patrick months before i met him in waking life. i had only ever seen one picture of him, the picture in the oneironauts (the hip hop crew that his son shen is involved with) "dream travelers" lp, i spoke of it briefly at his memorial, but did not go into detail. so for anyone who is interested, this is the full version.
i dreamt that i was in downtown grants pass, across the street from sunshine natural foods, a place patrick frequently visited (apparently). i saw him from across the street and called out his name, which in the dream was either patches or patchwork, i can't remember which one. we began to speak, he either came to my side of the street or i to his, can't remember, but we started talking, i gave him my name and told him that i was good friends with his sons, and asked him how he was doing. and with a smile on his face, and an openness that was altogether welcoming and comforting, he told me that he was fine, but he was having an anxiety attack, or a panic attack, i'm not sure what verbiage he used. i was definately concerned, and told him that we (i have no idea who i was with, if i was with anyone at all) were going to shen's place, and he was more than welcome to come along. he said he would like to do that, but he had something to do first and he would be back, and he ran down the alleyway. that was all there was to the dream, but it was special to me, and i couldn't wait to meet patrick to tell him, i was a little embarassed in a way but it was a mission i had to complete. and months later...i had my chance, i remember him coming into the glass shop and talking to shen about music, and waiting until they were finished to speak to him. and i remember the look in his eyes when i told him the whole spiel, and none of those details are important, but they make up our first meeting and the tone that was set thereafter. i loved him, i don't know if i ever got to say that to him, but i loved patrick like a father, and felt a completeness when i got to interact with him, and felt just as blessed as i feel when i spend time with his sons. fionn, it was great to meet you and your family, and southern oregon welcomes you all back with open arms if and when you decide to come back. thankyou for taking your time to read all of this, love and gratitude to all-
From Ted Pilger webmaster@sunnyridge.net 4/22/2008 3:17 P.M.
I just re-scanned the photo of Pat found on the "Takilma Folk" page of sunnyridge.net.
Much better quality.
I have heard that the quality of everything in the levels of existence higher up is beyond our mental ability to conceptualize.
Enjoy, Patrick!
From Rick cwbyonmaui@yahoo.com 5/14/2008 5:33 P.M.
Now that Patrick has made the leap we know their rockin up above. I lived in the cabin Big Tree started with the roll down car window set in the stone wall and the english ford windows by the front door with tree house above 69-71. Patrick was a neighbor in those days and would stop by on his travels Stan and Judy lived up river Larry and Nancy next door and big Dave next to them. He was always full of life and his flute full of music..Those were great days..I have been on Maui for the last 33 years so don't get by that part of the woods but enjoy the memories.. ALOHA Nui Loa Patrick..Cwbyonmaui, Rick
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