Jesse Fredrick Farner
September 27,1988 - July 4, 2018
Jesse Farner, 29-year-old son of Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad) and Lesia Farner.
"Jesse was an organ donor and his wishes were to be cremated and no services. We will honor his wishes." Mark & Lesia Farner
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BIOGRAPHY
The Grand Funk family endured another tragedy last week with the death of Jesse Farner, the 29-year old son of the band’s former singer and guitarist Mark Farner.
Commenting on the loss of their son, Mark and his wife [Lisa] said, “Jesse gained his Independence back after his long Earthly journey came to an end the night of July 4th. To us, his family, he was the bravest soul we’ve ever had the privilege of loving. He was a Son, a Brother, a Friend and a Comrade to many. His absence of Body leaves a big void but ….His Spirit lives strong in our hearts.”
On July 3rd, 2010, while on a camping trip with friends, Jesse was doing back flips off a table and broke his neck, rendering him a quadriplegic. Despite the setback, Jesse worked hard to overcome this setback, even becoming independent enough to operate his wheelchair by blowing into a tube.
Sources:
Tom Walker, Jr., William Seldon;
Petoskey Friends of Jess's Parents
Karen Massey; "Find A Grave Contributor"
& Northern Michigan Historical Researcher
September 27,1988 - July 4, 2018
Jesse Farner, 29-year-old son of Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad) and Lesia Farner.
"Jesse was an organ donor and his wishes were to be cremated and no services. We will honor his wishes." Mark & Lesia Farner
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BIOGRAPHY
The Grand Funk family endured another tragedy last week with the death of Jesse Farner, the 29-year old son of the band’s former singer and guitarist Mark Farner.
Commenting on the loss of their son, Mark and his wife [Lisa] said, “Jesse gained his Independence back after his long Earthly journey came to an end the night of July 4th. To us, his family, he was the bravest soul we’ve ever had the privilege of loving. He was a Son, a Brother, a Friend and a Comrade to many. His absence of Body leaves a big void but ….His Spirit lives strong in our hearts.”
On July 3rd, 2010, while on a camping trip with friends, Jesse was doing back flips off a table and broke his neck, rendering him a quadriplegic. Despite the setback, Jesse worked hard to overcome this setback, even becoming independent enough to operate his wheelchair by blowing into a tube.
Sources:
Tom Walker, Jr., William Seldon;
Petoskey Friends of Jess's Parents
Karen Massey; "Find A Grave Contributor"
& Northern Michigan Historical Researcher
Jesse Fredrick Farner
September 27,1988 - July 4, 2018
Jesse Farner, 29-year-old son of Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad) and Lesia Farner.
"Jesse was an organ donor and his wishes were to be cremated and no services. We will honor his wishes." Mark & Lesia Farner
____________________________________________
BIOGRAPHY
The Grand Funk family endured another tragedy last week with the death of Jesse Farner, the 29-year old son of the band’s former singer and guitarist Mark Farner.
Commenting on the loss of their son, Mark and his wife [Lisa] said, “Jesse gained his Independence back after his long Earthly journey came to an end the night of July 4th. To us, his family, he was the bravest soul we’ve ever had the privilege of loving. He was a Son, a Brother, a Friend and a Comrade to many. His absence of Body leaves a big void but ….His Spirit lives strong in our hearts.”
On July 3rd, 2010, while on a camping trip with friends, Jesse was doing back flips off a table and broke his neck, rendering him a quadriplegic. Despite the setback, Jesse worked hard to overcome this setback, even becoming independent enough to operate his wheelchair by blowing into a tube.
Sources:
Tom Walker, Jr., William Seldon;
Petoskey Friends of Jess's Parents
Karen Massey; "Find A Grave Contributor"
& Northern Michigan Historical Researcher
September 27,1988 - July 4, 2018
Jesse Farner, 29-year-old son of Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad) and Lesia Farner.
"Jesse was an organ donor and his wishes were to be cremated and no services. We will honor his wishes." Mark & Lesia Farner
____________________________________________
BIOGRAPHY
The Grand Funk family endured another tragedy last week with the death of Jesse Farner, the 29-year old son of the band’s former singer and guitarist Mark Farner.
Commenting on the loss of their son, Mark and his wife [Lisa] said, “Jesse gained his Independence back after his long Earthly journey came to an end the night of July 4th. To us, his family, he was the bravest soul we’ve ever had the privilege of loving. He was a Son, a Brother, a Friend and a Comrade to many. His absence of Body leaves a big void but ….His Spirit lives strong in our hearts.”
On July 3rd, 2010, while on a camping trip with friends, Jesse was doing back flips off a table and broke his neck, rendering him a quadriplegic. Despite the setback, Jesse worked hard to overcome this setback, even becoming independent enough to operate his wheelchair by blowing into a tube.
Sources:
Tom Walker, Jr., William Seldon;
Petoskey Friends of Jess's Parents
Karen Massey; "Find A Grave Contributor"
& Northern Michigan Historical Researcher
