Monrad O. Farstad passed away Sunday April 10, 2011 at the age of 95. Monrad was born in Alesund, Norway September 20th, 1915. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 years, Solveig, and his son Svein.
Monrad served in the Royal Norwegian Air Force during D-Day and the invasion of Europe. Following the war he immigrated to the United States and was encouraged to become a commercial fisherman. Starting with the Halibut schooner “Lady Olga” then with the “Pacific Lady” and finally on the “Nore-Dick” he fished until his retirement at the age of 80. He lived the last two years at the Norse Home in Ballard.
He is survived by two son’s Karl and Don, in addition to 7 grand children and 13 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Acacia Memorial Park, 14951 Bothell Way NE, Seattle WA at 1 PM on Saturday the 23rd of April. Viewing will be available on Friday the 22nd.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Arrangements under the direction of Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Seattle, Washington.
