Melody Ann Farrar

Melody Ann Farrar left her pain and suffering behind Tuesday morning, Jan. 6, 2015. She fought a long and valiant battle.

Melody Ann Farrar was born on June 20, 1956, in Kimball, the third of four daughters to Earl and Charlotte (Petsch) Gilbert. She lived in Kimball until her family moved to McCook in 1965. She graduated from the McCook High School in 1974. Melody was a butterfly swimmer on the local swim team and an amazing pitcher in girls softball.

After high school she attended and graduated from Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Neb., with a degree in registered nursing. On Ma...