Grenville David McFarland was born November 30,1947 in the village of Aleisa, Western Samoa to Chanel Nero McFarland and Lily Crichton as their first child.
As a young man he attended the Church College of Western Samoa In Pesega. He was an excellent student who loved to learn. Being a very social person he had many friends.
In 1966 he married Mary Ott and had one son Bernard. As a young married man he worked as a salesman for Morris Hedstrom in Apia, Western Samoa.
In 1975 he moved to American Samoa where he worked in several jobs, including being a TV announcer for the boxing federation of American Samoa.
In 1986 he moved to California where he lived for several years in Anaheim. There he met Florita Magalei and was married. Then in 2008 they moved and settled in Salt Lake City.
He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and was involved in missionary work, family history, and had numerous leadership callings. He was known for his friendly and kind demeanor.
He is sorely missed by his loved ones.
He is survived by his son Bernard, Sharee (daughter in law), stepdaughters Audra, Brandi, Edelweiss.
Siblings, Rosie (N.Z), Reynold (Australia), Harry (Australia), Nero(deceased), Charlotte (deceased), Theodore (Missouri),
David (Salt Lake City), Steven (Samoa), Lorenzo (Australia), Maria (California), Joy (N.Z.). Grandchildren: Laulii, Iven, Bernard Jnr, Gladys, Taylor, Toni, Tori, Nathan, Tristan and Great Grandchildren: Lily, Kai, Jaxon and Indie.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 5th, 2022 at Oquirrh Point Stake Center, 6270 West 7000 South, West Jordan, UT 84081, starting at 12:30 PM. A Family Service will be held from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.
Funeral Services will be available at the following zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85786143011?pwd=Nko4Z3kwRDFFd2pnZERENXE0bExpZz09. Passcode:819088
Bernard, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you had a special bond with your father. You are one of the best men and human beings that I know and your dad is so proud of you and your family.
Stay strong my friend.
Sam and Lennetee Vigil
Dear Bernard Sharee and family. Sorry to hear if your dad's passing and know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you remember your loved one. Love Toni Mike and girls xx
Dear Sharee and Bernard & Family, so sorry to hear about Bernard’s father. We are thinking of you all and our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Love you all, the Brundell’s x
Condolences to Greenville’s son and brother David. Kalofae ia Grenville, but he’s in a better place with his eternal companion. No more pain.
Condolences to the McFarland Family. It was nice to see you all yesterday. Great to see Uncle David and Uncle Theodore (Fio). Uncle Grenville was a family man and always talked with me about our Brunt family. Ia manuia lau malaga Uncle. Much love to Bernard and the family at this time.