Charles Allan Ferris

Charles Allan Ferris was born January 11, 1948, to parents Charles D. Ferris and Theda (Shepley) Ferris.

He grew up in South Portland, Maine, before moving to Cumberland, Maine, in his high school years; ultimately, graduating from Greely High School, in 1966.

He proceeded to attend the University of Maine, graduating with a degree in Communication (which fit him perfectly). Charlie was accepted to several law schools, which is how he made his way west to Colorado, but instead found a love of cars and a knack for selling them. As he used to say, 'he was extremely good and efficient at it,' and his many customers loved him. Along with selling cars, he loved to go on road trips and his favorite car was his silver, dual branded Nissan/Datsun 280 ZX, that he had for over 30 years.

Music was always his first love, starting with playing record hops in his parents' garage. He then went on to be a lead singer in more than one band. His first band was the Boondockers, while still in high school. His last was "Charlie Ferris- a One Man Show," that he was still doing until the end. His music ranged from the 50's through the 70's and 80's.

Charlie loved local sports, wherever he lived, and was an ardent fan of the Seattle Seahawks and the Mariners, having lived in the Northwest for his last 28 years.

He found one more love in his later years and that was his grandchildren. That love had no boundaries.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry; children, Todd (Autumn) Ferris, Danielle (Julius) Price and Jon Hathaway; grandchildren, Brett and Cooper Ferris and Phoenix Price; sisters, Charlene (Roger) Bradley and Susan (Neil) Wallace; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life this summer, in Maine, as he wanted.