Richard William Ferry's Obituary
Richard William Ferry - 8/24/1939 - 11/14/2010On a November Sunday Richard was surrounded and holding hands with his family; Kate, Shaun, Nicole, Morgan, and Valli. As the sun sank into the Pacific Ocean, painting the sky red, pink, orange and magenta, he departed this world to begin his next "great adventure".Richard leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Kate (Oakland) and two children, Shaun (Humboldt County, California); daughter Nicole and her husband Kenneth Fowler (Houston, Texas); grandchildren, Morgan, AJ, Hailie, Viola and Elliot. He is also survived by siblings, Janet Black (Cheyenne Wyoming, Michael Ferry (Fullerton California) and nieces and nephews.Born in Lander, Wyoming, Richard was the eldest son of William (Bill) and Helen Irvine Ferry. He was preceded in death by his parents.On June 9, 1962 Richard and Kathleen O'Bryan were married at the First Christian Church in Casper Wyoming.Upon graduation from Fremont County Vocational High School in 1958, Richard attended and graduated from Casper College in 1961. He went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Law at the University of Wyoming in 1964, as well as a Juris Doctor from the University in 1966. After graduation he worked for the University, then went into private law practice before working in the corporate world negotiating contracts. In 1983 his work with Chevron Oil Company took him to Oakland California. He later worked for Levi Strauss & Co., before retiring in 2006.A Memorial Service will be held December 29th at 1:00 in the afternoon at the Piedmont Community Hall, Piedmont California. Fr. John Mabry and Fr. Richard Mapplebeckpalmer of Grace North Church, Berkeley, will officiate.On line Obituary: wwwlifemarkgroup.comIn lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the charity of choice or the following:Hospice (Asian Network Hospice gave us care and comfort)The Cathedral Home for Children, PO Box 520, Laramie, Wyoming 82073-0520University of Wyoming Law School, Department 3035, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WyomingGrace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. Berkeley, California
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