Laurell (Laurie) Farrar

Laurie left this earth on Jan. 2nd, 2024 at 9:17 am for the greatest journey of her life. She went to meet Jesus and be reunited with her beloved daughter Coni Jean.

Laurel! was born March 17, 1955 in Crandon, WI. To Willard and Berttie (wood) Farrar. Laurie grew up in Wausau & Rothschild with her 4 brothers Tom, Jim, Tim and Dave. Our Mom was now single so Laurie was always helping mom with cleaning, cooking & laundry. She was always ready for a game of baseball, basketball, ice skating and football. She once broke her arm playing full contact football "Way to go Jim".

At 19 She married David Norton. On June 6th1975 Laurie gave birth to a baby girl and named her Connie Jean Norton. Laurie raised Coni Jean in Wausau. Laurie worked at many restaurants, Richards Supper club and the Wausau club to name a few.

Laurie and Coni moved to Lamesa, Texas by Laurie's Dad and brothers to work. Coni was doing well in school she was in the High School Band and had a ton of friends. At the young age of 17, Coni's life was tragically and brutally taken. Everyone was devastated; we didn't know how Laurie would be able to go on.

After the monster was sentenced to life in prison, the only way to survive was to go back to work.

Laurie got involved with POMC "Parent of Murdered Children. She started a ceramic business Called" Laurie's Pour House", she bought a Kiln and poured, fired, painted and glazed a variety of figurines. She sold them with half of the proceeds going to POMC. Laurie also went back to school and became USDA certified for classing Cotton and peanuts. She traveled across Texas and Tennessee for work.

After quite a few years Laurie moved back to WI. To be with her parents and brothers. She went to work at Kolbe and Kolbe by her Brother Jim for 17 years. After a short time, Laurie had a battle with colon cancer that she was able to beat. Then the diagnosis with Early onset of Alzheimer's was another blow to her and her family.

But, She kept her faith and Trust in God. As Laurie retired and the Alzheimer's progressed things started to get bad. Her nephew Joe started to take care of her. For the next 3yrs, 5 days a week. They became best friends, car rides, visiting, Rib Mt exploring, Mullen's cheese, grocery shopping, crying together, laughing together, Bible study every morning. Her Sister in law Sara was there weekend and nights. Sara, sang and danced for her and they would get to laughing. God Bless them both.

As we say goodbye for now, Laurie passed peacefully with family by her side. She is now with Jesus and Coni Jean.

Laurie's biggest mission was keeping Coni's murderer in prison for the rest of his life, Then God will deal with him.

Laurie is survived by Brothers:

Tommy (Lois Pickett) Farrar of Wausau ,Timothy (Linda Luedtke) Farrar, David (Sara) Farrar both of Rothschild

Step Siblings: Carolyn Simonis, Ed (Sue) Miller, Laurie (Dano) Wade, Brian Miller.

Nieces and Nephews; Ariel and Lorelei Farrar of Cali. Jennifer of IL. Quinne Farrar of Wi. Rapids, James (Diana) Farrar of NY. Justin Farrar of Wausau, Melissa Farrar of NY. Brandon Farrar of Wausau Wyatt Farrar of Green bay, Chris (Angel) Farrar of Schofield, Joe (Melissa) Farrar of Rothschild, Tamie (Josey Gardner) Farrar of Wausau, Travis (Angie) Farrar of Mosinee, Andrew Farrar

Proceeded in Death

Daughter, Connie Jean Norton

Parents ; Berttie & Robert Trigg, Willard & Marge Farrar Brother: James Farrar Sr.

Nephew: William Tommy Pickett

DO NOT ASK ME TO REMEMBER

Do Not Ask me to Remember,

Don't try to make me understand,

Let me rest and know you're with me,

Kiss my cheek and hold my hand.

I'm confused beyond your concept,

I am sad and sick and lost.

All I know is that I need you

To be with me at all cost.

Do not lose your patience with me,

Do not scold or curse or cry.

I can't help the way I'm acting,

Can't be different though I try.

Just remember that I need you,

That the best of me is gone,

Please don't fail to stand beside me,

Love me 'til my life is done.

-Owen Darnell

Services will be held at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home 948 Grand Ave, Schofield, on Saturday, January 20,2024.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.

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