Weldon McFarland Obituary
The memory of Weldon McFarland of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, who passed away on October 8, 2024 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Roma Naomi Kallock; his granddaughter Ashley Sweeney; his brothers, Vernon "VJ" (Ruby), Duane "Duke" (Elaine) and Arlan McFarland (Esther); his nephew Lance McFarland; and his nieces, Diane Chwialkowski and Tammy McFarland.
He is survived by: his children, Gregg McFarland (Karen) of Katy, TX and Gull Lake, MN, Mary Jo Sweeney (Terry O'Brien) of St. Pete Beach, FL and Grand Forks, Mike McFarland (Cindy) of Alvarado, MN, Debbie Hoverson of Manvel, ND, Lisa Stanley (Mike) of Edina, MN and Leah Swanson (Dean) of Mound, MN; his grandchildren, Erin McFarland, Jill Naponic (Jock), Naomi Hansen, Heidi Wavra (Nick), Wesley Sweeney, Jared, Matthew McFarland (Tami), Megan Mathison (Nathan), Michael Hoverson (Mandy), Alyssa Hoverson Schott (Dan), Casey Hoverson (Sara), Fallon Hoverson Petsinger (Taylor), Norah Goblirsch (Dan), Lauren, Aidan, Paige Stanley, Hannah and Andrew Swanson; his nieces, Bonnie Swanson, Gwen Lappegaard, Kim Ness, Brenda Qualley and Terrie Clemenson; and his nephew Tim McFarland. He is also survived by 34 great-grandchildren.
Memorials preferred to: Children's Cancer Research Fund, 1650 W 82nd St, Suite 400, Bloomington, MN 55431, https://childrenscancer.org.
