Died May 28, 2024
LELAND- Hugh Arthur Farber, 90 years wise, a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather, transitioned to his everlasting home with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 28th, 2024. Hugh was born in Muskegon, MI on October 6, 1933, to Simon and Nehushta Farber. It was there that he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Betty June Johnson, with whom he exemplified 69 years of love and commitment.
Education through the discipline of learning was woven into everything Hugh pursued. Each of the four universities Hugh attended prepared him to receive a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Northwestern University, during which time he and Betty chose to have their first born, Cheryl. Upon graduation, they moved to Midland MI for employment with Dow Chemical, building a long dynamic career which leveraged his strong leadership skills and passion for ethical science. It was there in Midland his family was made complete with two additional daughters, Sue and Julie.
