Age 96, a former resident of Albuquerque, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012. She is survived by nephews, Jack Hockman and wife, Sue, Mark Hockman, and Henry Cassler III and wife; and several great nephews and great nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Farr in 1984, parents; Purl Ellis Crowder and Viola Bryan Crowder; and sister, Mary Louise Hockman. Ardys was an avid bridge player, fly fisherwoman and enjoyed making pottery and oil color paintings. Private services were held and interment took place at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Research at .