Bradley Edward Ferris, age 62 passed peacefully at Good Shepard Lutheran Home in Blair Nebraska on February 13, 2020 surrounded by his children.

He was born April 23 1957 in Onawa Iowa to Edward and Darlene Ferris. He graduated from Blair High School in 1975. After high school he went on to do masonry work. He later became a skilled carpenter working in the Blair and Omaha area. He was a fine craftsman and enjoyed making tables, shelves, and other unique pieces that are still enjoyed today by his family. He was very involved with the church and an active member at Country Bible for many years. His love for fishing was evident throughout his life. He received a master angler award in 2015. He taught and instilled the joy of fishing, camping, and hunting in his children. Brad’s grandpa Ferris and his father Edward instilled in him a love for trapping and trading furs. He was a master gardener and enjoyed watching his children sell the vegetables.

He is survived by his mother Darlene Ferris; children Tonya and Enoch Heilig, Ahren Ferris and Jessi Day, Jiliane and Ryan Hansen, Alicia and Blake Thinnis; grandchildren Morgan and Matt Kontz, Allison Heilig, Karli and Kloie Ferris, Noah, Liliana, and Madilyn Hansen, Ashton Thinnis, and Alexis, Brian, Cody, and Grace Day; great-granddaughter Sophia Kontz; siblings Linda and Jim Jensen, Jerry and Pam Ferris, Jolene Ferris, and Kent and Lori Ferris; several nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Edward Ferris.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 10:30am, United Church of Christ (First Congregational Church), 353 South 16th Street, Blair, NE US 68008.

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Blair Congregational United Church of Christ February 19, 2020 Co-Officiants: Craig Shogren Lydia Bockus; Cheryl Baron Organist.

Celebration of the life of Bradley Edward Ferris April 23, 1957 ~ February 13, 2020

Prelude: Entrance Music “Old Man” by Neil Young. Welcome. Time of Remembrance: Linda Jensen. Obituary: Lydia Bockus. A Tribute to Grandpa by Karli Ferris and Liliana Hansen. “In The Garden”: Cindy Mailoux and Robin Anderson. Reading of the Scriptures: Lydia Bockus. Hymn: “Amazing Grace”. Meditation: Craig Shogren. Affirmation; Our Lord’s Prayer; Commendation. “I’ll Fly Away” Cindy Mailoux and Robin Anderson. Benediction.

Thank you for being here today! Please join the family downstairs for lunch and a time of fellowship and remembering Brad by sharing your memories and stories.

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

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