David Farris 64, of Chicago, Illinois, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023, from coronary artery disease.
David was born on December 8, 1958, to Rev. Forrest and Rita Farris in Cumberland, MD. He graduated with a degree in Art History from the University of Maryland in 1980 and while pursuing a Master’s Degree at the University of Illinois David met June Pachuta. They married on October 30,1983 and went on to have one daughter, Margaret. After the family moved to Chicago David started working at Quaker Oats, and later followed his lifelong passion by pursuing a career in cooking, even working as a cook at Fox & Obel in Chicago and chef intern at Disney World.
In recent years, David enjoyed cooking, reading, mixology, historical tours and art museums, cruises, vacationing with his daughter at Disney World, and visiting family. While David left us far too soon, the impact he had on those who knew him—his laughter and kindness, his zest for life—will be felt for years to come.
David was predeceased by his wife June Farris (Pachuta) in July 2018 and father the Rev. Forrest Farris. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Farris and her husband Amit Thakur, his mother Rita Farris, brother John Farris and sister Susan Martin.
Services will be held at St. Paul and the Redeemer Episcopal Church on Friday, January 27, at 10:30am. Family and friends will begin to gather at the church at 10:30am and the funeral service will be held at 11:00am.