Jack C. Farrar

Jack Farrar, 84, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home on December 4, 2025.

Jack was born on November 24, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to his mother, Idona Farrar. He spent his childhood in Mullan, Idaho, where he attended school and learned the value of hard work early in life through jobs such as delivering newspapers, setting bowling pins, and working summer jobs in logging and mining.

In December 1959, Jack enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served until 1962. His service took him to San Diego and Alameda, California; Treasure Island; Midway Island; and aboard the USS Duncan (DDR-847), a destroyer. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Storekeeper Third Class (SK3).

Following his military service, Jack built a long and accomplished career as a draftsman and designer. He worked in Wallace and Kellogg, Idaho; Spokane and Seattle, Washington; Libby, Montana; and at engineering firms including Bovay Engineering and EISI. He spent many years at Kaiser Aluminum, where he advanced from draftsman to maintenance scheduler and job planner. Jack was also deeply involved in organized labor, serving as union president for Kaiser office workers and participating in United Steelworkers negotiations across the country.

Jack married Rose on December 21, 1968, and together they raised three children. Some of Jack’s most cherished memories included the birth of his son Chad in Libby, Montana, coaching his son Myron’s baseball teams, and sharing life stories between his daughter Tanna and his mother, Idona.

Jack retired from Kaiser Aluminum in 2000. In retirement, Jack and Rose became snowbirds, spending winters in Yuma, Arizona, where they built a winter home and formed lasting friendships. They enjoyed traveling together, riding their four-wheeler, boating on Lake Coeur d’Alene, family vacations to Disneyland and Yellowstone, time at the lake house at Honeymoon Bay on Newman Lake, and an Alaska cruise with Jack’s brother Don and sister-in-law Jolene.

Jack was known for his great sense of humor and his love of lighthearted teasing, often bringing smiles and laughter to those around him. At the same time, he was a deeply caring and thoughtful man who showed his love through quiet generosity, steady support, and devotion to his family. He took pride in providing for his children and ensuring their future security.

Jack is survived by his three children: Tanna Andersen (66), Myron Farrar (64), and Chad Farrar (55); five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; his sister Joyce Pellisier (87); and his brother Don Wilkinson (78).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Farrar; his mother, Idona; his stepfather, Earl Brown; and his brother, Steve.

Jack is now reunited with his beloved wife, Rose, and other family members in heaven. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

A vigil for family and friends will be held on Friday, December 19, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

A Celebration of Life open to all who knew Jack will be held in January at the Hayden Lake Eagles, with the date and time to be announced.