Larry Farver (image courtesy of Goshen News)Larry Farver, who spent many years working for companies that supplied products to the RV industry, died recently at age 80. Here is Farver’s obituary, as carried in the Goshen, Ind., News.
“Dec 16, 1939 – Sept. 9, 2020
Larry E. Farver, 80, will always be remembered as “One of the good guys.” On Sept. 9, 2020, he died at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital and entered into his eternal home.
Larry was born on Dec. 16, 1939, in Hamilton, Indiana, to Marcellus L. and Eula M. (McCool) Farver. He graduated from Ashley High School in 1958, and then on June 24, 1961, Larry married the love of his life, Judith Dalton. This year, Larry and Judy celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Larry leaves behind his wife; three sons, Mark (Melanie) Farver, Kenneth (Dawn) Farver, Goshen, and Eric (Lauren) Farver, Cassopolis, Michigan; grandchildren, Sean, Jason (Tiffany), Mitchell (Katie), Brandon Farver, Megan (Nick) Simpson, and Katelyn, Briggs and Hayes Farver; great-grandchildren, Layla, Mason, Elijah, and Koleson; and stepgreat-grandson, Kingston Pumel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and Jack Farver; and sister, Lois Logan.
Mr. Farver started his fiberglass career with Starcraft Boat Company right out of high school and then he moved to Kansas in 1960 and became the shipping supervisor. In 1971, he was transferred to Topeka, Indiana, and worked for Starcraft as the National RV Service Manager. From there, he worked for several marine and RV businesses, including Hurricane Boats and Glass Tech. He then left Glass Tech to work for his cousin’s company, Woodburn Diamond Die. In 1983, he started Master Fab, which was acquired by Fabwell in 1988. In 2000, Larry decided to retire. The following year, he decided to come out of retirement, and co-founded Noble Composites. In 2006, he sold Noble Composites to Crane Co. and retired again. Throughout his whole career, Larry was able to create a wonderful work culture and was respected by his many employees.
Larry enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing. A sports enthusiast, he loved basketball, softball, golf and bowling, and was very active in coaching youth sports. Larry was competitive and never wanted to lose. He loved everything he did and always went all in and considered himself a perfectionist.
He was a past member of the Goshen Kiwanis, and a longtime sponsor of the Elkhart County 4-H Tractor Pulls.
Memorial contributions may be given to Save the Children, Ronald McDonald House or to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair.
Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.”
