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In memory of
Anne Van Ness Farrell
July 17, 1935 - June 14, 2025
Jul 17, 1935 - Jun 14, 2025
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Anne Van Ness Farrell died peacefully on June 14, 2025, with her family by her side.
She had the grace and work ethic of an earlier generation, paired with an idealist’s vision and unwavering sense of fairness. Her life—marked by warmth, purpose, and quiet effectiveness— left a lasting mark on Seattle, strengthening its institutions and touching countless individual lives.
Anne was born in Beijing, in 1935, to Virginia Cheatham and Marine Corps Officer Cornelius Peter …
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Epiphany Seattle
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Born
July 17th, 1935
Graduated from high school
1953
St. Nicholas School
Got married to Bob Farrell
1955
Seattle, WA
Survived by
Annie Day Thorp
Granddaughter
Whitney Steele
Granddaughter
Alexandra Golden
Granddaughter
Bob Farrell
Husband
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Whitney Steele (Anne's granddaughter),
Robyn Day,
Annie Day Thorp (Anne's granddaughter),
Ginny Day and
Alexandra Day Golden (Anne's granddaughter).
