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Arthur Ferris Obituary
Dec. 25, 1919-Mar. 11, 2012
Arthur "Art" Leland Ferris was born December 25, 1919 in Pasadena, CA to Harry C. Ferris and Esther E. (Fuson) Ferris. He was the eldest of 4 children. He was educated in the Pasadena public school system and attended Woodury Business College in Los Angeles.
Art served in the Army for four years. He entered as a private and earned the rank of Captain. Art spent two years with the 6th Armored Division in Europe, where he served as the Deputy Finance Officer. He left the army in 1945, but remained active in the Army Reserve until 1959, when he retired as a Lt. Colonel.
In 1945, Art began a successful career with First Federal Savings & Loan of Altadena as a junior accountant and retired in 1984 as the CEO/Chairman of the Board of Republic Federal Savings & Loan. He was involved with many social and civic organizations, including the University Club of Pasadena, Altadena Town & Country Club, and the Altadena Rotary Club. He was always an active member of the Altadena Community Church.
In April 1946, Art met switchboard operator Elizabeth "Betty" Crehan. They married the following November. Together they raised 3 sons and 7 daughters in Altadena. Art and Betty moved to Redondo Beach in 1998. Art cited the many local family events and numerous road trips to visit out-of-state children and grandchildren as the highlight of his 30-year long retirement.
Art was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and 2 grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife Betty, his 10 children and their spouses, 38 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Service March 11, 2:00 pm Altadena Community Church 943 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena CA
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Altadena Community Church or In the Arms of Mary Foundation, PO Box 271987, Fort Collins CO 80527-1987.
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Janet Mallen
March 7, 2012
Art was so soft spoken but would always bring laughter and joy when I had the privilege of being around him. He was a true blessing, I will miss him every day.
Mary Mallen
March 6, 2012
Art will always be with us. I am thankful that we were able to celebrate many occasions at home on Mar Vista and at the condo in Redondo. He was the consummate gentlemen. He will be missed, but will be watching over his loving family from Heaven!
March 5, 2012
To the Ferris Family:
May your hearts be filled with loving memories of "happy" times together, as you celebrate a life well-lived! (Psalm 90:10)
My condolences,
SJB.
Natalie & Andrew Schaal
March 5, 2012
Thank you for everything you did for our family and country. Grandpa will be missed. We are so grateful he could make it to our wedding. Love, Natalie & Andrew Schaal
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Tom and Diane Joyce
March 4, 2012
We offer sincere condolences to Betty, the family and all his many friends in the Altadena, Pasadena Community.
Art was a man of action and a great guy.
He will be missed as will his wit and outlook on life.
May he rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon him and the work he did in the community and in the world.
God Bless!
March 4, 2012
Mrs. Ferris and family, Sometimes words can not express what the heart feels. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Pete and Rosemary Rodgers
March 4, 2012
Condolences to Betty & the entire Ferris family. May your beloved husband, father, grandfather, & great grandfather rest in peace. May your wonderful memories supersede your grief. Sincerest sympathies, Teese & Gary
Annette & Ken Higle & Girls
March 4, 2012
We too, will miss dad - his generosity, his love, his concern for all of us. He was a great man who loved life and God. I thank the Lord for such a great father.
Phyllis & Pat Crews
March 4, 2012
Dad's sense of humor and quick wit will always be remembered. We miss him. We will pray for him and we will ask him to pray for us.
Doug & Barbara Ferris
March 4, 2012
Dad was a wonderful and inspiring father, father- in- law, and grandfather. We will miss his loving smile. Love, Doug & Barbara, Maryann & Brian, Bridget & Ferdie, and Nicole
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