Harley Farnum
November 01, 2015
Harley Farnum, 25, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 as the result of injuries sustained in a car accident.
Harley was born June 21, 1990 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was employed by Wyckoff Heating and Cooling. Harley enjoyed hunting, fishing, and throwing knives. He collected eagles and passed the time playing Frisbee golf. The pride and joy of his life was his daughter Dakota. He loved taking her to the park and spending time goofing off with her.
Harley is survived by his daughter, Dakota Lynn; his girlfriend and mother of Dakota, Caleen Guffey; father, Earl Farnum; siblings, Dustin Simerson, Lacey Farnum, Alexander (Katey) Farnum, and Jazzmyne Cook; grandparents, Earl and Naomi Farnum and Sandra Simerson; uncle Merle Farnum; biological mother, Christine (William) Cook; great-grandparents, Jack and Sue Hesseltine; and great-aunt, Gloria Simerson.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Candace Farnum; brother, Ethan Farnum, nephew, Jayden Bryan; and great-grandparents, Don and Mary Smith.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 6, also at Hamilton’s.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sherrie VanSickle
11/11/2015
Sandy and Gloria, so sorry for your loss. Thethe last name rang a bell but, Harley didn't. Your family has taken such a hit on your beloved ones. Again God Bless!
Louise Williamson
11/08/2015
Only the good die young they say, so I guess God chose the best! You left a legacy for your daughter, Harley and for that she will be grateful to know how much you loved her. Pictures are great and she will have these memories to hold on to. We want to send our sincerest sympathy to all of Harley's family. Time will heal, but the loss will always be great. Love to all.
Jennifer Coleman
11/08/2015
I wish we could have meet. Prayers to all your family, Dakota the most. Would love to meet her and her mommy some day. You can reach me at 515-402-9266.
Machelle Simpson
11/06/2015
There are no words for how much you are already missed. I never thought you wouldn't walk back through our door again. That you wouldn't have that silly grin on your face while giving me grief about some thing or another. You have always been such a great friend to Thomas and he loves you like a brother. Our hearts are broken. Thank you for bringing your love of life and your positive attitude to our lives. I know you are smiling down on your family and friends and walking by your daughter's side as the angel we know you are.
Patti and Peter Guillaume
11/04/2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are saddened by your loss. We hope that God gives you all the strength you need to see you through this difficult time.
Kelly McKee
11/03/2015
Harley, thanks for always being a great friend to our son and to us. You two had so many great times. Thank you for all the help you gave Tom and I. Your road was rough just like the roads you and Ben traveled.
Those dusty roads gave you two so much joy. All the deer you two hunted together, fishing trips, and just hanging out. I will never forget the deer that kicked you twice. You always had a great attitude. No matter what was going on in your life.
You will be missed by so many and that just shows what a good kid you are. There will not be a day that we will not think of you. May the roads you travel now be happy ones. Watch over Ben from up above. Ben will be thinking of you and watching over Dakota. Your life here on earth ended way to soon. Go raise some hell. You will not be forgotten. Love always!! Prayers to your family. RIP
Kelly Penman Jr
11/03/2015
so sorry
Donny Rodriguez
11/03/2015
You were a great kid, gone too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this terrible time.
JASON COOPER
11/03/2015
HARLEY, I MISS YOU MAN, YOU WERE ALWAYS GOOD FOR A LAUGH AND A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND. I FEEL LIKE I LOST A MEMBER OF MY OWN FAMILY, WE ARE KIND OF A BIG FAMILY AT WYCKOFF'S AND I WAS PROUD TO CALL YOU ONE OF US. MAY THE LORD KEEP YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE, I'LL MISS YOU TILL MY DAY COMES. I'VE ALWAYS BEEN PROUD TO CALL YOU FRIEND. I WILL PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY ESPECIALLY GRANDMA AND GRANDPA, I KNOW YOU AND YOUR GRANDPA WERE VERY CLOSE AND I CAN STILL SEE YOUR FACE LIGHT UP WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT HIM, THERE WAS NO DOUBT YOU LOVED HIM BEYOND WORD AND HE LOVES YOU. GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN MY FRIEND. GOD BLESS! LOVE YOU BRO