Richard Anders O’Farrell
Obituary
Richard "Dick" Anders O'Farrell, born June 19, 1929, in San Francisco, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Yuma, Arizona, where he and his wife Barbara had resided since 2004.
After attending St. Helena High School in Napa County, Dick called Sonoma County home for over 50 years. He was a man of remarkable versatility, working at Mare Island Shipyard, serving as a county road surveyor, and thriving as a rancher in both Santa Rosa and the Dry Creek Valley. He also mastered the trades of barbering and carpentry, often juggling these roles simultaneously. His passions included hunting, fishing, and gardening, reflecting his strong connection to the outdoors. Notably, he took immense pride in restoring his ancestors' 19th-century home on the Anderson Ranch on Black Mountain East of Alexander Valley, a testament to his exceptional craftsmanship.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Ann O'Farrell of Yuma, and his daughters, Joanne Chrowl of Salem, Oregon, and Dianne Wright of Geyserville, California.
At Dick's request, no services will be held. He will be laid to rest at Olive Hill Cemetery in Geyserville, California.
Published in Healdsburg Tribune · March 11, 2025