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Farnstrom-Gable Chapel Staff
Once you request the services of Farnstrom Mortuaries, we will immediately put our experienced funeral professionals to work for you. A single, dedicated individual will stay in contact with you every step of the way and guide you through the decision-making process. He or she will carefully explain your options, make recommendations at your request, take care of all the small details, and ensure that you and your family’s personal touch is always present.
Our Staff:
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Alexander Farnstrom
Co-Owner Funeral Director/Embalmer
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Alex Farnstrom is a Co-Owner of the Farnstrom Mortuaries. He is a second generation Funeral Director and Embalmer. Alex has been working at the funeral home in Independence since 1994 and took over as manager or Farnstrom-Gable Funeral Chapel in November of 2004. Leaving for a short time at work in Sandy at the Sandy Funeral Home. Alex is a graduate of Central High School in Independence and attended Mortuary School at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon. In August of 1998 he attended a seminar on the importance of pre-arranged funeral plans, in Austin, Texas. In April of 1999 he attended a professional arrangement development class, in Batesville, Indiana. In August of 1999 he became certified to perform eye enucleations for the use in transplants.
Alex is married to Misty (Cyphert) of Independence. The couple now lives in Sandy, Oregon and have a daughter Nicole. Alex enjoys sports (GO BEAVERS) hunting, cars, 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, and the Montavilla Kiwanis International. He has also been involved with the Independence Monmouth Rotary International and has been an assistant basketball coach at Talmadge Middle School in Independence. |
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Misty Farnstrom
Public Relations
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Misty Farnstrom is a licensed insurance agent is and works at Farnstrom-Gable Funeral Chapel as a Pre-Planning and Public Relations Director. Prior to coming to work at Farnstrom-Gable Misty worked as an Administrator of Cedar Village Assisted Living in Salem, and River Road Assisted Living in Kiezer, Oregon. She is a graduate of Central High School and Western Oregon University.
Misty is married to Alex Farnstrom of Independence The couple now lives in Sandy, Oregon and have a daughter Nicole. Misty enjoys car shows, shopping, traveling and spending time with her family
In the community, Misty has been involved in the Meals on Wheels program along with many other senior programs and activities. |
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Eugene Farnstrom
Funeral Director Assistant
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Andrew Johnson
Apprentice Funeral Director/Embalmer
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Andrew Johnson is a native Oregonian hailing from Eugene. He and is wife moved from Anacortes, Washington to join the staff at Portland, Oregon in August of 2007. Andrew is going to Mount Hood Community College to finish his funeral science degree. Andrew is an avid Ducks fan that is looking forward to planting roots in the Portland area. | |
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