After proudly serving his country in the US Army, Pat settled in Grand Rapids and spent his career working in manufacturing.
He is survived by his children: Robert Ferris, Laurie (Ron) Smith, Lynne (Kurt) Carlson, Leslie (Steve) Smith and Randall (Nicole) Ferris; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; his sisters-in-law: Happy Whitman, Kay Whitman, Peggy Patterson and his brother-in-law Jim (Koko) Triplett as well as many other relatives.
Pat was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn in 2008, his daughter Leisha, his granddaughter Rebecca Ferris, his brothers William and Donald Ferris and his parents.
Visitation for Pat will be held on Friday March 8, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Reyers North Valley Chapel where a funeral service will be held on Saturday March 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Blythefield Memory Gardens.
Memorial Donations in memory of Pat may be made to JDRF – Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
