\Sandy was born to Vivian Villadsen Farrell and Alexander Cappelle Farrell in Oakland and grew up in Lafayette and Diablo. He was a member of San Ramon HS Class of 1964. He graduated from UC Berkeley and was a member of Chi Psi Fraternity. At Humboldt SU he received a teaching credential. He also trained in Computer Programming.

Sandy lived in many places and traveled and worked extensively. He served in the Peace Corps in the Marshall Islands and taught school in St. Croix. Computer work led him to Chevron, IBM and Rochester Minn. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hiking and camping. In Eureka, where he spent his last 15 years, he developed a wonderful group of friends for bridge games, walks, and community political events. He was a supporter of environmental causes and Bernie Sanders.

Grandson of JH and Katherine Farrell and AB and Mathilda Villadsen, he is survived by his siblings Steve (Nancy) Farrell and Marcia Farrell Raos (Dan Tingley), Niece Kari Raos (Alan Olsen), Nephews Kevin (Cris) Raos, John Farrell and Matt (Tamara) Farrell.

A celebration of life will be held on March 23 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at the home of his brother Steve Farrell, 1862 Whitecliff Way, Walnut Creek.

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