Steven Ray Farmen long time resident of Riverdale passed away Sunday Aug. 6 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. Steve was born on June 20, 1952 to Raymond and Colleene Farmen of Caruthers CA Steve was the oldest of 5 children.

Steve resided in Caruthers until the age of 19 when he married Vickie Leake and moved to Riverdale. They had two sons together. Steve was proud to have served his country in the United States army, where he was stationed in Germany.

Steve worked in various jobs throughout his life, from cowboying for Harris Ranch Feed lot to several years at New Holland in Fowler. When New Holland closed its plant, Steve's cousin Pete got him started in the oilfields. He worked long and hard for the next 35 years working his way up. He knew and loved many people he got to know in the "oil patch" as they call it. Steve could be tough on his crew but they all seemed to respect him.

In 1982 at the Caruthers Fair he spotted Cathy Silveira and decided to pursue the farmer's daughter he had seen many times out working in the fields. They married in 1985 and had two daughters.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Colleene Farmen. He is survived by his wife Cathy, sons Brian Farmen (Lisa) of Bixby Oklahoma and Jeff Farmen of Clovis. Daughters Stephanie Gutierrez (Larry) of Hanford and Sabrina Brewer (Mitch) of Lemoore. Brothers Mike Farmen (Diane) of Fresno and Joel Farmen of Chickasha Oklahoma. Sisters Stacy Bullock (Dave) of Newport Vermont and Jenifer Farmen of Caruthers. He was also loved by four nephews and eight nieces.

He was the proud Grandpa of his six grandchildren, Steven, Brian Jr, Gina, Corbin, Caleb Farmen, Kain Gutierrez, Wayde Brewer due in November and Great Granddaughter, Aubree.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Aug. 25th at the Riverdale Memorial Hall at 11:00, Lunch will be provided.