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Robert Farnsworth
ROBERT FARNSWORTH
Iowa City
Robert "Bob" Farnsworth passed away peacefully on March 14, 2017, at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Per Bob's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.
An informal gathering for family and friends will be held Sunday, March 19, from 1 to 4 p.m., with a time of sharing stories and memories beginning at 4 p.m. at Gay & Ciha Funeral Home.
For a more complete obituary and an opportunity to share a memory, thought or condolence, please go to the funeral home website at www.gayandciha.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider directing a memorial to Iowa City Hospice, Iowa City Boys Baseball or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Bob's memory.
Bob lived by the motto "You can only do the best you can do." We believe he was the best!
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