James F. Ferris

James Francis Ferris, age 78, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at St. Joseph's Health Center. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial following at 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2003, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 West 103rd Street, Overland Park, KS. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 8300 East 88th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64138-4489. Jim was born December 20, 1924 in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from St. Francis Xavier grade school. He graduated from DeLa Salle Academy in 1941. Jim attended Rockhurst College and Kansas University. Jim was a United States Navy veteran of WWII serving for 31/2 years. Jim married his beloved wife, Pat, in 1950 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church where he ushered for 12 years. Jim volunteered for St. Mary's food kitchen. Jim was an avid tennis player and card player. With his marvelous sense of humor he is endeared and loved by his many friends and family. Jim worked for Farmland Industries for 32 years as a Field Representative. Recently he and his wife, Pat, worked together as "The Ferris Team" for Reece & Nichols Realtors. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Anna and John C. Ferris and his sister, Patricia Williams. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Pat (Walsh) Ferris; daughter, Susan P. Mamary and two granddaughters, Emily R. Mamary and Kathleen P. Mamary of Tulsa, OK. Other survivors include his brother, Jack Ferris and wife, Jodie of Fort Worth, TX; his sisters, Mary Leonard and Margaret Barr and husband, Bob, all of Kansas City, MO. Jim will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather and friend to all who knew him. (Arrangements: Muehlebach Funeral Home (816) 444-2060)