1927
Ferris
2013
Ferris Elliott
September 22, 1927 — November 13, 2013
Ferris Eugene Elliott
1927 – 2013
Our loving dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, great-great grandpa, brother and friend passed away peacefully November 13, 2013 with family by his side in St. George, Utah.
Ferris was born September 22, 1927 in Standardville, Utah to Clawson Spicer and Elva Hunsaker Elliott.
Ferris attended West High School. He joined the Merchant Marines during WWII and was able to return home in 1946. He married the love of his life, Nola George Elliott on June 27, 1947 in Salt Lake City; solemnized 10 years later in the Salt Lake Temple. He was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding many positions throughout his life. Ferris furthered his education by taking management classes at the University of Utah. He worked for Varian Associates for 34 years, retiring in 1989 as Division Manager.
He was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and great-great-grandpa to his 5 generation family. Ferris loved spending time with his family, he enjoyed the outdoors and being able to hunt, fish, camp and travel. He was a man of wisdom; he loved to help others and he was a good all-around fix-it-man. He is loved and will be missed by many. His earthly family is confident he is enjoying his heavenly family reunion.
Ferris is survived by his children, Linda (Brent) Utterback and Dale Elliott; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 4 sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Nola George Elliott; daughter, Debra Elliott Cantone; parents; 2 sisters and brother.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 19, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services.
1927 – 2013
Our loving dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, great-great grandpa, brother and friend passed away peacefully November 13, 2013 with family by his side in St. George, Utah.
Ferris was born September 22, 1927 in Standardville, Utah to Clawson Spicer and Elva Hunsaker Elliott.
Ferris attended West High School. He joined the Merchant Marines during WWII and was able to return home in 1946. He married the love of his life, Nola George Elliott on June 27, 1947 in Salt Lake City; solemnized 10 years later in the Salt Lake Temple. He was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding many positions throughout his life. Ferris furthered his education by taking management classes at the University of Utah. He worked for Varian Associates for 34 years, retiring in 1989 as Division Manager.
He was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and great-great-grandpa to his 5 generation family. Ferris loved spending time with his family, he enjoyed the outdoors and being able to hunt, fish, camp and travel. He was a man of wisdom; he loved to help others and he was a good all-around fix-it-man. He is loved and will be missed by many. His earthly family is confident he is enjoying his heavenly family reunion.
Ferris is survived by his children, Linda (Brent) Utterback and Dale Elliott; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 4 sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Nola George Elliott; daughter, Debra Elliott Cantone; parents; 2 sisters and brother.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 19, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services.
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