Obituary of Donald James Ferris

FERRIS - Donald James Ferris, beloved husband of Mildred passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the age of 84 years following a brief stay at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. Don was born on November 8, 1923 at Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan; the eldest son born to Jack and Hazel (nee Winder) Ferris. He attended Prairie Glen School at Filmore, Saskatchewan. In 1940 he enlisted into the Royal Canadian Air Force and took his basic training at Brandon, Manitoba. He was then transferred to Summerside, PEI. While training there he met Mildred Larter, and on June 29, 1945 the couple were united in marriage at Charlottetown. Following his dis-charge in 1946, the couple moved back west, settling in Yorkton. Here Don worked at various businesses before establishing his own Auto Body repair shop. The couple also resided in Thompson, Manitoba for five years. They returned and lived in Ebenezer for a time where Don assisted his son Wayne at his shop. In 1995 Don and Mildred retired into Yorkton, where they have since resided. Hobbies included a friendly game of cards with his friends, countless hours in the garden, and walking to Shell for coffee every day. In his younger years he took an active interest in coaching hockey and baseball, and he always enjoyed going to the farm. Don was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Hazel; a brother Harold of Norquay; and a sister Alice Horn of Penticton, BC. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Mildred; a daughter, Dianne (Ron) Sharp of Tonkin, Ron (Lisa) Ferris of Gerald, and Wayne (Corinne) Ferris of Ebenezer; Nine grandchildren: Todd (Sandy), Terri, Patty (Jason), Jarrett, Kerri (Victor), Brett (Carollynn), Renee (Jamie), Braden (Sheri), and Kendon (Jennifer); Sixteen great grandchildren: Chris, Jeffrey, Michael, Jake, Jordan, Zak, Gage, Carter, Courtney, Nicolle, Cody, Breanne, Colton, Dylon, Mason, and Taylor. Also a sister: Francis (Clifford) Larson of Devon, Alberta; numerous nieces, nephews, and his many other relatives and friends. Cremation took place at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Crematorium. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from Westview United Church in Yorkton with Faye Greer officiating. Organist, Sharon Litvanyi led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'In the Garden', 'Open My Eyes', and 'Those Hearts That We Have Treasured'. Special guitar music was provided by great grandson Dylon, and grandson Kendon gave the tribute. The choir sang as their processional 'We Shall Go Out With Hope of Resurrection'. The urnbearer was Ron Ferris. A reception followed in the lower hall of the church. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 2:00pm, Westview United Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens