Obituary: Stephen "Steve" Ferris

Memorial Service

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 1:00 PM (Mountain).

United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

Interment

Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

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In memory of

Stephen "Steve" Ferris

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Hospice of the Hills in Rapid City at the age of 57

Stephen Charles Ferris, 57, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at Hospice of the Hills, following a 27 year fight with EHE, a rare cancer.

He was born July 21, 1962 to Charles and Winifred (Renner) Ferris in Deadwood, South Dakota. He married Gina Derby in 1991, and together they had two children: Andrew and Emily. Andrew was his hunting and fishing buddy, and he always referred to Emily as his princess.

Steve worked at Auer Sawmill, then S.D.D.O.T. until he transferred to Wall in 1997. From 2007-2015, he lived in Douglas, Wyoming and worked as long as he could before succumbing to the pain of his cancer. He then moved to Wall in 2015 where he has since resided.

Andrew and Emily were his life. His main goal was to get better for them. He loved taking them hunting, fishing and out for vanilla shakes. They were always making plans for what they would do when he got better.

Steve had a passion for working in his garden. He loved to hunt and fish and always kept gear in his vehicle in case the opportunity came along. He had numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews that he adored and always teasing them was his way of letting them know how much they meant to him.

Survivors include two children Andrew and Emily Ferris of Wall; his parents Charles and Winifred Ferris of Deadwood; seven siblings: Wyota Owens of Castle Rock, Colorado, Richard Ferris of Moorcroft, Wyoming, Mary McKillip and her husband Kim of Douglas, Wyoming, Vickie DeVries and her husband Tim of Glenrock, Wyoming, Daniel Ferris and his wife Gwen of Gillette, Wyoming, John Ferris and his wife Robyn of Douglas, Wyoming, and Charlene Eggers and her husband Tim of Lead; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Carrie Ferris; maternal grandparents, Richard and Ruth Renner; niece Kimberley Ferris; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, at the United Methodist Church in Wall with Pastor Russell Masartis officiating.

Interment will follow at the Wall Cemetery.

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MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, August 31, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Russell Masartis

MUSIC
Deeana Kammerer - Pianist
Special Music
"Fishing In The Sky"
"When I Get Where I'm Going"

USHERS
Dave Olson - Jerry Johannesen

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Richard Ferris - Daniel Ferris - John Ferris

INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

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I'm so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a wonderful man. ~ Heidi Hansen-Sanderd Shelbyville, KY (9/1/2019)
Dear Family, So sad to here this news. Please except my deepest and sincere condolence. Each of you are in my prayers! ~ Daniel Turgeon Whitewood, SD (8/31/2019)
So sorry to hear about your brother. Our sincere sympathy for you and your families. God Bless! ~ Steve & Linda Harlan Beulah, WY (8/30/2019)
I'm so sorry for your loss Emily and Andrew.
~ Otis Perkins Nemo (8/29/2019)
Emily and Andrew, I am so sorry for you loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts. ~ Renee' Livermore Quinn, SD (8/29/2019)
Emily and Andrew,
I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I fondly remember the times in Wasta and at the state shop and how he loved to tease us and talk about fishing. Prayers for your family. ~ Amanda Kohnen Hitchcock SD (8/27/2019)
I was very sad to hear of the passing of Steve. With heart felt sympathy I send love and prayers to all. ~ Elaine Jensen Belle Fourche, SD (8/26/2019)
We are sorry to hear about your Dad Emily and Andrew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Oliver & Gayle Carson Quinn, SD (8/25/2019)
Very sorry to hear about your dad Emily and Andrew....thinking of you all ~ Schulz Wall (8/25/2019)
I'm so sorry Emily and Andrew and for all of your family. 57 is so young. Thinking of you and knowing how hard this must be for you. ~ Norma Carson Wall (8/24/2019)