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Edward Lee Ferris, age 91, a longtime resident of Blair, Nebraska, died Friday, June 1, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Born in Mondamin, Iowa, to William and Mable (Breeling) Ferris on August 19, 1926.

Survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 70 years, Darlene B. (Black) Ferris of Blair, and their five children: Linda (Jim) Jensen of Herman, Jerry (Pam) Ferris of Palmer, Alaska, Jolene Ferris of Canton, South Dakota, Brad Ferris of Blair, and Kent (Lori) Ferris of Muscatine, Iowa; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, nephews: David and Dan Mathison of Little Sioux, Iowa, and many loving extended family and friends.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Dale Mathison of Little Sioux, Iowa. Ed proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier in the Pacific Fleet during World War II. He was the manager of the Safeway Store in Blair for many years and also was a corrections officer for the Washington County Sheriff's Department before he retired.

Ed was a lifetime member of the Iowa Firefighters' Association, The American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

All those who knew Ed will remember he enjoyed life to the fullest and "he danced while he could." He loved to participate in worship services at United Church of Christ in Blair, travel, spend time with family, dance, listen to country music, watch boxing matches, make doughnuts, share with others, cook, plant flowers, vegetable gardens and give gifts, of roses. He was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand.

Visitation will be Monday, June 4, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with the family present from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Campbell-Aman Funeral Home.

Services will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Christ, 16th and Colfax streets, followed by a luncheon.

Burial will be, in the afternoon of June 5, 2018 following the luncheon with family. Interment, with military honors, will be at the Little Sioux, Iowa Cemetery.

#2 Published in the Omaha World Herald June 3, 2018

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Ferris, Edward Lee Aug 19, 1926 - Jun 1, 2018 Blair, NE. Born in Mondamin, IA to William and Mable (Breeling) Ferris on August 19, 1926. Died on Friday, June 1, 2018 in Omaha. Survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 70 years, Darlene B (Black) Ferris of Blair; their 5 children: Linda (Jim) Jensen of Herman NE, Jerry (Pam) Ferris of Palmer AK, Jolene Ferris of Canton SD, Brad Ferris of Blair, and Kent (Lori) Ferris of Muscatine, IA; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and many loving extended family and friends. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Dale Mathison of Little Sioux, IA. Ed proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier in the Pacific Fleet during World War II. He was the manager of the Safeway Store in Blair for many years, and also was a Corrections Officer for the Washington County Sheriff's Office before he retired. SERVICES: Tuesday, June 5, at 10:30am at United Church of Christ, 16th and Colfax in Blair, followed by a Luncheon. VISITATION: Monday, June 4, from 5-8:30pm, with family present 7-8:30pm at the Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, 444 South 17th Street in Blair. BURIAL: afternoon of June 5, following the Luncheon with family. INTERMENT with Military Honors will be at the Little Sioux, IA Cemetery. Campbell Aman Funeral Home 444 South 17th Street Blair, NE www.campbellaman.com

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In Loving Memory of Edward Lee Ferris

Born August 19, 1926 Mondamin, Iowa; Entered Into Rest June 1, 2018 Omaha, Nebraska

Funeral Services 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 5, 2018 United Church of Christ, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Shirley Schmidt & Craig Shogren. Organist: Cheryl Baron. Reading: Alicia Thinnes. Musical Selections: “How Great Thou Art”, “Amazing Grace”, “In The Garden”

Pallbearers: Ahren Ferris, Cyler Hayes, Jim Jensen, Dan Mathison, Todd Petersen, Hugh Shields

Honorary Pallbearers: Grandchildren and their spouses

Graveside service: 2:30 PM Little Sioux Cemetery, Little Sioux, Iowa

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

~~~ Obituaries and leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~

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