Sandra K. McFarren, 74, Nappanee, passed away at 8:18 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Dec. 26, 1942 in Marion, to Ralph and Georgiana (Neal) Clester. Sandra married Howard McFarren on Aug. 29, 1977 in Marion.
She moved to Milford from Marion in 1988, then moved to Nappanee from Milford in 2002. Sandra enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, camping, fishing, playing bingo, going to garage sales, and spending time at the Elder Haus.
She is survived by her husband, Howard; sons, Wayne (Janet) Parish, Nappanee; Jerry (Pat) Parish, Warsaw; daughter, Lisa Parish, Nappanee; grandchildren, Daniel, Jessica, Erika; great-grandchildren, Jared, Presley, Breelyn, and Ava; brother, Rolland (Eldiva) Clester, Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Chase Parish; brothers, Ralph V., Earl C., Harold C., and Dean C. Clester; sisters, Donna Mae Clester, Patty Ann Davis, and Beverly Faulk.
Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Sunday, May 7 and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral services, Monday, May 8, all at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery. Rev. Sam Bennett, of First Church of God, will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Red Cross.