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Benjamin Farnstrom
Co-Owner
Ben Farnstrom is the Co-Owner of Farnstrom Mortuaries. He is a licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer and is the manager of Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence. He served his apprenticeship at Farnstrom Mortuary before going to mortuary school at Mt. Hood Community College. While in school he worked at Mt. Scott Funeral Home in Portland, Oregon. Ben graduated from Central High School in Independence in 1997. He Graduated from Mortuary School in Gresham, Oregon in 2000. In August of 1999 he became certified to perform eye enucleations for the use in transplants and research. He returned to Independence in 2001.
Active in the community, Ben has been involved with Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce, LeTip International of Dallas-Monmouth-Independence, Monmouth-Independence Rotary and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #1950 in Independence.
Ben's wife Kelly (Prough) is from Sheridan, Oregon, She works as a 3rd grade teacher at Kalapuya Elementary School in West Salem, Oregon. They have two daughters together named Riley Jean Farnstrom who was born on May 28, 2006, and Berkley Belle Farnstrom born June 14, 2008.
Ben assists families with at-need arrangements, pre-arrangements, pre-financing and cemetery memorials and markers. He enjoys swimming, music, sports, cars, working around his home and spending time with his family.
Ben is second generation Farnstrom Funeral Director has been helping Monmouth, Independence and Dallas area families for over 13 years and is committed to serving those who put their trust in him and he understands the needs of the community.
Tel: 503-838-1414
Email: ben@farnstroms.com
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Brian Ireland
Funeral Director / Embalmer
Brian Ireland grew up in the Las Vegas area, and moved to Oregon in 2004 to further his education in funeral service. He has been in the profession since 1998, starting his career in Las Vegas. Brian has lived in The Dalles, where he served his apprenticeship, and more recently lived in Bowling Green, Kentucky and Reno, Nevada, learning many other aspects of funeral service, joining the Farnstrom Family Mortuaries in January 2010.
An Eagle Scout, Brian enjoys outdoor activities, off road adventures, and working on his off road vehicle. He also enjoys spending time with his Boston Terrier “Brutus” and is interested in volunteering with the Boy Scouts and local search and rescue organizations.
Tel: 503-838-1414
Email: brian@farnstroms.com
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Alexander Farnstrom
Co-Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Alex Farnstrom is a Co-Owner of the Farnstrom Mortuaries. He is a second generation Funeral Director and Embalmer. Alex has officially been working in the funeral business since 1994 and took over as manager for Farnstrom-Gable Funeral Chapel in November of 2004. Alex is a graduate of Central High School in Independence and attended Mortuary School at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon.
Alex is married to Misty (Cyphert) of Independence. The couple now lives in Sandy, Oregon and have four childrend; Nicole, Marcos, Alexis, and Maurice. Alex enjoys sports (GO BEAVERS), car shows, traveling and spending time with his family.
In the community, Alex is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Gateway Lodge #2411, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons East Gate Lodge #155. He has also been involved with the Independence Monmouth Rotary International, Montavilla Kiwanis International and has been an assistant basketball coach at Talmadge Middle School in Independence.
Tel: 503-838-1414
Email: alex@farnstroms.com
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Laurey Lee
Pre-Planning Director
Tel: 503-838-1414
Email: laurey@q.com
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