James "Jim" was born to James and Janet Ferris at Ladysmith, BC on July 8, 1914. He spent his early youth growing up in Vancouver. Later as a young man and during WW2, Jim served with the RCAF as a flight sergeant and tail gunner. After the war was over, Jim married Anna Neilly and together they raised 3 children. Jim and Anna later divorced in the early 60's. Several years later, Jim married Francis Ripley and together they raised 4 children. They enjoyed a happy life together for the next 39 years. Although they later divorced in 2007, they remained good friends right up till the end.
Jim's first wife Anna passed away on February 4, 2013 at Kamloops, BC. Jim is survived by his ex-wife Francis Ripley and his children, Gail Forrester, Robert Ferris, Lynne Frederiksen, Joanne Elliott, Louise Thomas, Arthur Ferris and Graeme Ferris; grandchildren, Denise McConnell, Michael Forrester, Christine Ponuick, Brigid Elliott, Manuel Elliott, Kerry Thomas, Reese Thomas, Lisa Hahn, Karen Watson, Rodney Frederiksen and Amber Thomas; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack BC.
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