This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bowen, Farris, Mansfield, Sallers, Chamberlin, Shoupe, Yeager Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/2120 Message Board Post: Bakersfield Californian Bakersfield, CA May 8-9, 2002 8/18/1928 5/5/2002 Walter Lee Farris passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Walt Bud was preceded in death by his first wife Rebecca Bowen Farris and his second wife Helen Mansfield Farris and son-in-law John Sallers. He is survived by his youngest daughters mother, Virginia Chamberlin. He is also survived by two sisters, Letha and Naomi and their husbands, Jack and Howard; his brother, Earl and his wife Joann. Aunts Ollie and Erma Shoupe; 4 sons, Kenneth, Walter, Daniel and Frank Farris; two daughters, Elsie and Laura; three daughters-in-law, Summer, Julie and Susie; one son-in-law Matt Yeager; three step-children, Cindy, David and Don; 33 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Walt was born and raised in Arizona before coming to California. Dad never met a stranger or turned down anyone in need of a helping hand. He was a dedicated father, husband, grandpa, great grandpa, friend and companion. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. If he was your friend, he was your friend until the end. He will also be missed by dearest friends Bertha Miller, Doug and Sandy Bainton, Walter Ferrari and Nestle. We love you Pops. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to 2707 Peerless Avenue, Oildale, CA 93308 and in turn the family will be making one donation to Optimal Hospice. Kern River Family Mortuary Funeral Directors