Wilson Family Genealogy
Death Announcements and Obituaries for Clifford Wayne Ferrin
Clifford Wayne Ferrin died on 24 Feb 2009 in USA, NE, Douglas, Omaha.
This Obituary is the Le Mars Daily Sentinel, USA, IA, Plymouth, Le Mars, 25 Feb 2009.
"Clifford W. Ferrin, 81, formerly of Marcus and Le Mars, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2009, at the Heritage Pointe Assisted Living in Omaha, Neb., following a lengthy illness.
"Clifford was born June 26, 1927, in Willow Township, Cherokee County, Iowa the son of Horace and Mary (Hanson) Ferrin. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1946. He married Margaret Furgason April 17, 1948, in Cherokee.
"He had farmed all his life, retiring in 2004. Cliff had resided in Omaha the past four months, in LeMars for four years, and on a farm south of Marcus for 61 years. He was a charter member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Marcus.
"He enjoyed collecting toy tractors, woodworking, leather craft, and attending old time dances, especially polkas with his wife [and children].
"He is survived by his wife, * * * and five children: * * * ; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two [siblings]: * * *. The Rev. Liz Pfeifle will officiate and burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee. Visitation will be Friday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. with the family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee."