Harley Farmer, age 28, passed away on February 28, 2026, following a long and complicated battle with chronic heart failure.  Harley was born on February 24, 1998 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  His parents include his dad, Noel Farmer of Kent, WA; his mom, Stephanie McIntyre of Omaha, NE; and stepmom,  Mary Farmer of Clearfield, UT.  His aunt Joy Medina was also a mother to him, as she took him in her home and family for the last three years of his life in Surprise, AZ.

Harley has always been a big little kid.  He loved Pokemon, Lilo and Stitch, Harry Potter, Marvel characters and Superheroes.  He had a sweetness and innocence to him that never changed no matter what challenges he faced.  Even as a young adult, he still loved stuffed animals and cartoons.  He had a particular love for Lilo and Stitch and  the meaning of Ohana,   "Ohana means family and family means nobody gets left behind."

Harley spent the majority of his childhood in Utah, living in the Clearfield area.  He then moved to Arizona for a few years, followed by a move to Iowa, where he graduated high school from Denison Job Corps.  Harley loved his time at Job Corps and the many friends he made. He spent his young adult years in Utah, New Mexico, and finally Arizona.  He met many lifelong friends in each of these places.  He worked several jobs, but the most meaningful was his last job as a before/after school program counselor.  As a big little kid himself, he loved playing games and joking around with the students.  They called him "Mr. Harley" and he loved to come home and tell stories about the funny things the kids did. 

Harley was growing in his membership and activity in the LDS church.  In the last few years of life, he obtained the priesthood and went through the temple, bringing significant meaning to his life.  He was actively involved in multiple Young Single Adult wards and made many true friends who supported and loved him. Harley was blessed to also have amazing church leaders that were there to help in any way they could, including ministering to him in the hospital.  In his final days, Harley was surrounded by the abundant love of friends and family.

Harley was part of very large families who loved him dearly.  His siblings include: Michelle Arguello, Sam Baggori, Camren Whittle, Baylee Farmer, and Ashlyn Farmer, as well as cousin-siblings Isabel, Eve, and Eden.

On his dad Noel's side, Harley is survived by: Grandma Carol; Uncles and Aunts include-Kristin/Keith, Joel/Wendy, Robin/Bobby, Joy, Kamon/Bonnie, and Amber/Mike, as well as many, many cousins. He is preceded in death by his Grandpa Lynn Farmer and Grandpa Paul Phelps. 

On his mom Stephanie's side, Harley is survived by Grandma Brenda and Grandpa Ron Bailor, Grandpa Ron Whittle, sister Michelle Arguello, with nieces/nephews Cadence, Taylee, Jack and Tyson; sister Sam Baggori with nieces Kitara and Kalani; brother Camren Whittle and his dad Corey Whittle (Harley's stepdad);  He is preceded in death by his brother Tommy and Great Grandma Lucille.

On his stepmom Mary's side, Harley is survived by Grandma Jan; Uncles and Aunts include Steven, Marsha/Scott, Audrey/Josh, Aimee/Donald, Ben/Nicole, Laura/Josh, Arnie, Katie/Patrick, Joey, Janae, Isaiah, Christina, Jaeda, Kent, Angel, and Mia, as well as many, many cousins. He is preceded in death by his Grandpa Steve Coon.

Harley will always be loved and remembered for his big loving heart.  Though his physical heart struggled, his love knew no bounds.  His final act of love was staying on life support for three extra days in order to be able to donate several organs.  Harley was on the path to obtaining a heart transplant himself and spoke of wanting to be an organ donor. This opportunity proved to be a selfless act of honor and he left this world a true hero, gifting new life to multiple recipients.

We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Harley's medical teams including countless doctors, specialists, nurses, therapists, techs, and coordinators.  Your genuine care for Harley meant as much as your expert medical skills.  Thank you to Dr. Hoss, Dr. Shia and Dr. Sawalha at Banner Boswell.  To the Banner University Advanced Heart Failure Team, your advocacy and support in getting us on track for an LVAD and heart transplant will always be remembered.  Your team cared beyond the medical chart and Harley was clearly more than just a patient to you.  This combination of top level expertise, intelligence, skill, and heart will never be forgotten.  Thank you to Dr. Ram Kalya, Dr. Jamal Mahar, Dr. Rong Bai, NP Michelle Peterson, NP Alexa Kucahro, RN Amanda Vaji, RN Margi Parikh, and the many others on the Advanced Heart Failure team who supported Harley.

A celebration of Harley's life will be held Saturday, March 7 at 5:00 pm at 14435 West Red field Rd. Surprise, AZ 85379.  Please join us as we gather to honor and remember the life of Harley Farmer.  We will spend time sharing stories, reflecting on the moments he gave us, and celebrating the impact he had on everyone he knew. One of Harley's last wishes was to enjoy a BBQ with his friends and family.  We will be fulfilling that wish with hot dogs and hamburgers, just the way he wanted.  Friends and family may come in person or join via Zoom.

Zoom link: https://flashlight360.zoom.us/j/87488543960?pwd=CGjiTuI5HMxbm8Hbysrk6HahtN54ir.1

Meeting ID:874 8854 3960

Passcode: 599791

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