Norman Franklin Farmer

Apr 17, 1938 -

Dec 4, 2025

Norman Franklin Farmer, 87, passed on Dec. 4, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska.

He was born on April 17, 1938, in Ayersville, Ga., to Howard Sr. and Myralee Farmer.

He enlisted in the Air Force at 17. After basic training he was sent to Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage. He was stationed in Palmer, Alaska, where he worked at the military radio site.

He married Jean Onkka in Palmer and they welcomed two children: daughter Valerie and son Steven.

Norm worked for the City of Palmer in road maintenance and the Alaska Railroad in their communication department.

He was involved in square and round dancing, was a member of the Elks, Pioneers of Alaska and coached Little League.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean; and son, Steven. He leaves behind his wife of Anchorage; daughter, Valerie Farmer Terland (John); grandson, Idan Khoobbagha (Stephanie); and three great-grandchildren, all of California; brother, Howard Farmer Jr.; and sister, Dale Moseley of Georgia.

Norm took his last ride to Hatcher Pass, this time by helicopter, with his dogs Artemis and Loretta. Their ashes where placed with Steven and Jean.

See full obituary at www.legacyalaska.com.