▰ Pearl M Ferris Died June 13, … More Information |
Pearl M Ferris, age 86 of California, died on June 13, 2006. Obituary published: June 14, 2006 in "Long Beach P-T" |
▰ Patrick Clyde Ferris Died October 12, … More Information |
Patrick Clyde Ferris, of California, born in Tacoma, Washington, passed from this world into the next October 12, 2009. Obituary published: October 13, 2009 in "Oakland Tribune" |
▰ Patricia Jean "Patty" (Loving) Ferris Died October 13, … More Information |
Patricia Jean "Patty" (Loving) Ferris, of Concord, California, entered into eternal rest October 13, 2007. Patricia was 67. Obituary published: October 14, 2007 in "Contra Costa" |
▰ Olga J (Harder) Ferris Died November 17, … More Information |
On November 17, 1997, Olga J (Harder) Ferris, 84 of Chico, California passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: November 18, 1997 in "Chico E-R" |
▰ Odessa Mercier Ferris Died December 17, … More Information |
Odessa Mercier Ferris, born February 13, 1920 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her December 17, 2013 in Valley Village, California. Odessa was 93.
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Obituary: This is Mom's Eulogy as read by Nathan and James , 22, 2013. Odessa M. Ferris You offer me no choice! exclaimed the parent. To the contrary! retorted Odessa Ferris, School Chairwoman at the time, Highland Hall is offering you and your daughter two choices: She can either wear a brassiere to school, or stay at home and forgo her education at this Institution. This anecdote displays my mother's character at her best: sharp, and never hesitating to call a spade a spade. She was not one to mince her words. She was not always tactful; she often felt impelled to tell people what she saw as the truth whether they wanted to hear it or not. Regardless, throughout her life as an educator and in all her various roles, her wisdom, integrity and unwillingness to compromise attracted a loyal circle of respectful friends, students and colleagues. Many of these people have expressed to us how crossing paths with our mother, Odessa Ferris, enriched their lives. She was an unusual woman, and fittingly, she began her life in an unusual way. Odessas biological parents, Laurence Norman and Leta Boyer, were both extremely young when Odessa was conceived. Though the future looked bright for the couple, they were barely into their 20s, at that time they were not financially established enough to begin a family. Letas older sister, Carrie, presented a possible solution. She offered to take the mother-to-be into her home, care for her during the pregnancy, and also care for the infant afterward so Leta could return to work with her husband - the understanding being Carrie would return the baby to its real parents when they became financially solvent. This arrangement was accepted, and soon after, in 1920, a girl child was born to Leta Norman, Odessa .., or Dolly - for short. It took five years before Dollys biological parents felt financially secure enough to bring her home. During that time the little girl came to know and accept as parents, Carrie Boyer and her husband, Chester Mercier, actually her aunt and uncle. Carrie was in quite an opposite financial situation from her younger sister, Leta. At an early age, Carrie realized that, as a woman, her ticket to independence and freedom lay in acquiring wealth. So, she became a successful businesswoman, developing a reputation for being extremely shrewd and organized when it came to her business dealings. Carries husband, Chester, heir to the Mercier department store chain known throughout the South, was a very wealthy and unusual man in his own right. However, where Carrie could be described as standoffish and aloof, Chester displayed an uncanny ability to make anyone feel at ease. He was disarming and charming, and had a gift for bringing out the best in people. The contrasting personalities of Carrie and Chester, coldness and shrewdness on the one hand and warmth and generosity on the other, were thoroughly absorbed by little Odessa during her first five years living in the Mercier household. She would reveal these qualities often throughout her life. By 1925, Laurence and Leta (the biological parents) were finally ready to bring Dolly home to live with them. However, Carrie and Chester had by now bonded with the vivacious little black haired girl and didn't want to part with her. A showdown ensued, and in the midst of a heated debate, Carrie, (a staunch Christian Scientist) said, Lets let the Lord decide. With both couples present, Dolly was posed the following question by Carrie in a very syrupy voice, Dolly, who would you rather live with: Leta and Laurence, or me? To which Dolly replied exuberantly, I want to live with you, aunt Carrie! Like a prophet with hands raised to the heavens, Carrie then declared authoritatively,"The Lord has spoken!!! Chester and Carrie legally adopted Dolly, and the subject of where and in whose custody she should be raised was never broached again. With the custody question solved, now the Merciers were faced with a new challenge: how to keep little Dolly constructively occupied, supervised and out of mischief. She attended grade school and even took private singing, piano and dance lessons, but the parents found the little girl had boundless energy and a curiosity which, if not tempered, could lead her down unwanted paths, sometimes even dangerous ones. Once, while riding her tricycle in the street in front of the house, Dolly had a near miss with a delivery truck. Though she rolled right under it, by some miracle she avoided all the trucks moving wheels. The driver, thinking he had killed the little girl that seemingly had come out of nowhere, brought his vehicle to a screeching halt. In a panic, he quickly scrambled out of the cab to look underneath his vehicle. Who should he see but little Dolly peering quizzically at him from under the trucks opposite side and asking innocently, What are you looking for? The driver, sheet white and thinking he was staring at a ghost, said nothing, climbed back in his vehicle, and drove off in a daze. Another time Dolly decided to tease a small alligator that her father Chester had caught and tied to the back porch railing of their New Orleans home. She began tickling its snout with a piece of straw pulled from a broom. The gator rushed at her, hissing and spitting in its inimitable way, broke through its tether and further advanced on the horrified girl - a definite lesson incause and effect. Though Dolly could get into all types of mischief, the Merciers considered her a blessing in their lives; she was funny, smart, witty, and just a joy to have around. However, as Dolly approached her tenth year, attention was turned towards her formal education, and nothing but the best schooling would do for the Merciers. That meant shipping their little girl off to some of the nation's continued... |
▰ Noel Margaret Ferris Died May 21, … More Information | Noel Margaret Ferris, born December 21, 1948 passed away peacefully May 21, 2017 in Sacramento, California. Noel was 68. |
▰ Noel Margaret Ferris Died May 21, … More Information |
Noel Margaret Ferris, born December 21, 1948 died May 21, 2017 in Sacramento, California. Noel was 68.
Family members and close friends: , Sharon Duffy Verhoef, Stan Fleshman, Paula And Sukh, Bill And Pat Mills, Melissa Aliotti, Minna, Steve And Ellie White, David Brown, Greg Finn, Helen Berger, Christine Craft, Fred, Robin, And Sebastian Cunningham, Kate Neville, Cary And Jay Bricker/leach, Mary Lou And John Micheaels, Howard & Sherry Coker, Terri Crosetti, Doris Haggard Fife, Carol Buttery, Larry Levine, Tom Comerford, The Neelys, Wendy York, Jan Derrah, Jeannie Meagher, Ruth And Jack Wurgaft, Rob Franceschi, Mary & Robert Szabo, Don Ford, Devavani And Donna Lawrence, Shari Anderson, Bill And Marie Baxley, Susan Pringle Cohan, James Ward, Willam Barber, George And Tricia Haley, Ron Robie, Jill Shortley, Ann Oldfather, Allan Hardcastle, Hossam & Linda Buzgheia, Liz Palmer, Christine Madden, Phoebe Baker, Karen, Carrie Sage, Virginia Sajac, Heather Starmer, Jim & Mary Beth Montgomery, Rich Johnston |
▰ Nicholas Charles Ferris Died October 22, … More Information |
Nicholas Charles Ferris, age 92 of Pomona, California, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home October 22, 1999. Obituary published: October 23, 1999 in "Inland Valley D-B" |
▰ Nellie Theresa Ferris Died November 18, … More Information | Nellie Theresa Ferris passed away November 18, 1979 in Whittier, California. |
▰ Neil Stephen Ferris Died February 05, … More Information |
Neil Stephen Ferris, age 36 of Hayward, California, passed from this life on February 5, 2003. Obituary published: February 06, 2003 in "The Daily Review" |
▰ Neal A Ferris Died July 17, … More Information |
Neal A Ferris, of San Francisco, California, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home July 17, 2005. Neal was 65. Obituary published: July 18, 2005 in "SF Chronicle" |
▰ Neal A Ferris Died July 16, … More Information |
Neal A Ferris, of San Francisco, California, passed from this life on July 16, 2005. Neal was 65. Obituary published: July 17, 2005 in "SF Chronicle" |
▰ Mrs Odessa Dolly Mercier Mercier Ferris Died December 17, … More Information |
Mrs Odessa Dolly Mercier Mercier Ferris, born February 13, 1920 died December 17, 2013 in Burbank, California. Mrs was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Sheryl Tash, Kathleen Ward Burtch, Deborah Howard-page, Darryl Sollerh, Lisa Dalton, Sandy Leagons, Thelma And Chester Norman, Clara Berta, Rhonda Rees, Gregory Vahanian, Michael ( Myk ) Price |
▰ Mrs Mary L Ferris Died January 20, … More Information | Mrs Mary L Ferris, born January 5, 1943 passed from this world into the next January 20, 2014 in Newhall, California. MRS was 71. |
▰ Minnie M Ferris Died August 08, … More Information | Minnie M Ferris went into the presence of the Lord on August 8, 1979 in Whittier, California. |
▰ Milton Ferris Died December 29, … More Information |
Milton Ferris, age 85 of Atascadero, California, departed this life Sunday December 29, 2011. Obituary published: December 30, 2011 in "Ventura C-S" |
▰ Michael Ferris Died March 06, … More Information |
Michael Ferris, age 88 of San Francisco, California, departed this life Sunday March 6, 2004. Obituary published: March 07, 2004 in "SF Chronicle" |
▰ Mary Irene (Colburn)[Pierce] Ferris Died July 15, … More Information |
Mary Irene (Colburn)[Pierce] Ferris, age 62 of Chico, California, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 15, 1997. Obituary published: July 16, 1997 in "Chico E-R" |
▰ Mary Agnes Ferris Died November 08, … More Information |
Mary Agnes Ferris, of California, born in Alliance, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 8, 2000. Mary was 81. Obituary published: November 09, 2000 in "Hemet News" |
▰ Mary Ann Ferris Died October 28, … More Information | Mary Ann Ferris, born December 28, 1941 joined the Lord October 28, 2017 in Lincoln, California. Mary was 75. |
▰ Martha Y Ferris Died November 28, … More Information | Martha Y Ferris, born May 23, 1918 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 28, 2016 in Coronado, California. Martha was 98. |
▰ Martha Y Ferris Died November 28, … More Information | Martha Y Ferris, born May 23, 1918 gained her wings on November 28, 2016 in San Diego, California. Martha was 98. |
▰ Mark Ferris Died January 05, … More Information |
Mark Ferris, of California, born in Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 5, 2003. Mark was 82. Obituary published: January 06, 2003 in "Los Angeles T" |
▰ Maria Nava Ferris Died February 18, … More Information | Maria Nava Ferris, born March 8, 1915 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 18, 2011 in Victorville, California. Maria was 95. |
▰ Margaret Durley (Durley) Ferris Died August 26, … More Information |
Margaret Durley (Durley) Ferris, of Ventura, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she August 26, 2009. Margaret was 82. Obituary published: August 27, 2009 in "Ventura C-S" |
▰ Margaret Durley (Durley) Ferris Died August 25, … More Information |
Margaret Durley (Durley) Ferris, age 82 of Ventura, California, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 25, 2009. Obituary published: August 26, 2009 in "Ventura C-S" |
▰ Margaret Durley (Durley) Ferris Died August 24, … More Information |
Margaret Durley (Durley) Ferris, of Ventura, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she August 24, 2009. Margaret was 82. Obituary published: August 25, 2009 in "Ventura C-S" |
▰ Margaret (Lee) Ferris Died June 20, … More Information |
Margaret (Lee) Ferris, 74, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2000 in California. Obituary published: June 21, 2000 in "San Jose M-N" |
▰ Margaret (Lee) Ferris Died June 23, … More Information |
Margaret (Lee) Ferris passed away peacefully June 23, 2000, at her home in California. She was 74. Obituary published: June 24, 2000 in "Vallejo T-H" |
▰ Mabel Deloris Ferris Died July 10, … More Information |
Mabel Deloris Ferris, age 86 of California, born in Meeker, Oklahoma, entered eternal life July 10, 2000. Obituary published: July 11, 2000 in "Modesto Bee" |
▰ Luella (Christman) Ferris Died April 02, … More Information |
Luella (Christman) Ferris, of California, born in North Dakota, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 2, 2008. Luella was 79. Obituary published: April 03, 2008 in "Bismarck Trib (ND)" |
▰ Lorraine H Ferris Died August 12, … More Information |
Lorraine H Ferris, of Manhattan Beach, California, went into the presence of the Lord on August 12, 2001. Lorraine was 82. Obituary published: August 13, 2001 in "SO BAY D-B" |
▰ Lois L (Thompson) Ferris Died September 30, … More Information |
Lois L (Thompson) Ferris went into the presence of the Lord on September 30, 1996 in Sacramento, California. Obituary published: October 01, 1996 in "Sacramento Bee" |
▰ Lester Ruthven Jr Ferris Died June 25, … More Information |
Lester Ruthven Jr Ferris, of California, born in West Hartford, Connecticut, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master June 25, 2007. Lester was 85. Obituary published: June 26, 2007 in "Monterey Herald" |
▰ Leonard Ferris Died November 06, … More Information |
Leonard Ferris, of California, went into the presence of the Lord on November 6, 2013. Leonard was 91. Obituary published: November 07, 2013 in "OCR" |
▰ Leona Winifred Ferris Died December 14, … More Information | Leona Winifred Ferris, born November 16, 1924 went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2016 in Lompoc, California. Leona was 92. |
▰ Lavonne C Ferris Died December 20, … More Information |
Lavonne C Ferris went into the presence of the Lord on December 20, 1995 in Lancaster, California. Obituary published: December 21, 1995 in "Los Angeles T" |
▰ Kirby Robert Ferris Died October 13, … More Information |
Kirby Robert Ferris, born July 9, 1945 entered Heaven's gates on October 13, 2019 in Victorville, California. Kirby was 74.
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▰ Kimber Lee (Ideus) Ferris Died January 13, … More Information |
Kimber Lee (Ideus) Ferris, of Mission Viejo, California, entered into eternal rest January 13, 2002. Kimber was 53. Obituary published: January 14, 2002 in "OCR" |
▰ Kenneth Carl Ferris Died September 17, … More Information |
Kenneth Carl Ferris, of California, passed from this world into the next September 17, 2007. Kenneth was 74. Obituary published: September 18, 2007 in "Bakersfield Californian" |
▰ Kendall Ferris Died December 22, … More Information | Kendall Ferris, born April 9, 1947 passed from this world into the next December 22, 2014 in Lakewood, California. Kendall was 67. |
▰ Kendall Ferris Died December 22, … More Information | Kendall Ferris, born April 9, 1947 died on December 22, 2014 in Long Beach, California. Kendall was 67. |
▰ Karma Ferris Died April 24, … More Information | Karma Ferris, born July 18, 1927 gained her wings on April 24, 2015 in Azusa, California. Karma was 87. |
▰ Karma Ferris Died April 24, … More Information | Karma Ferris, born July 18, 1927 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home April 24, 2015 in Azusa, California. Karma was 87. |
▰ Karma Ferris Died April 24, … More Information | Karma Ferris, born July 18, 1927 went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2015 in Glendora, California. Karma was 87. |
▰ Karma Ferris Died April 24, … More Information | Karma Ferris, born July 18, 1927 entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 24, 2015 in Glendora, California. Karma was 87. |
▰ Julia Faye Ferris Died September 18, … More Information |
Julia Faye Ferris, of California, born in Pryor, Colorado, entered into eternal rest September 18, 2000. Obituary published: September 19, 2000 in "Los Angeles T" |
▰ Joyce (Ballard) Ferris Died January 21, … More Information |
Joyce (Ballard) Ferris, age 78 of California, born in Tennessee, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home January 21, 2012. Obituary published: January 22, 2012 in "PE" |
▰ Jonathon David "Johnny" Ferris Died August 29, … More Information |
Jonathon David "Johnny" Ferris, of Antioch, California, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 29, 2005. Jonathon was 36. Obituary published: August 30, 2005 in "Brem S (WA)" |
▰ Jonathan David Ferris Died August 08, … More Information |
Jonathan David Ferris, age 36 of Antioch, California, departed this life Sunday August 8, 2005. Obituary published: August 09, 2005 in "Contra Costa" |
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