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Jan Garside McGruder posted a condolence
Monday, March 31, 2008
Gail - I'm so sorry to learn of your father's passing. Though I only met him that one time at the Oddfellows Reunion, I learned he was "part of my family" as the IOOF children were all "siblings". I've since taken up the banner of family historian, and I believe I do have some pictures of your father. If you'd like copies, get in touch with me.
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Holly Ernest posted a condolence
Sunday, February 10, 2008
To Gail, family and friends of Dr. Ferris, Dr. Joe Ferris was influential to young people, like me, who rode on farm calls with him and later became veterinarians due in large part to the wonderful, and sometimes heart-wrenching (when the animals couldnt be saved) experiences with him. He patiently and calmly explained the medical procedures, and let me take part with increasing responsibility. I looked forward to lunch with Marion and Dr. Ferris each day listening to Paul Harvey radio and Now for the Rest of the Story. I think often of the farmers we visited and never will forget treating for mastitis Turtle-Tit (excuse my language that was her name!) the cow that wandered too close to the snapping turtle pond. Now I am a vet school professor; I try (and hope I even half succeed) to apply his example of treating people and animals with care and kindness. He and Marion meant so much to me through the years they came to my wedding that really touched me! Through the years, Dr. Ferris has been, and will always be, one of the very special people who live on in my heart and who I look to for examples of how to live life well. Take care, Gail.
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Mark Tompkins posted a condolence
Friday, February 8, 2008
My condolences to the family of Joseph Ferris. Josephs grandson Joe was my best man when I got married, and we have been good friends for the past 5 years. I am very thankful for the family of such a good friend of mine. I know Jo Pop will be missed. All the best, Mark Tompkins.
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Shirley (Ford) Leonard posted a condolence
Friday, February 8, 2008
Ian, Every time "Doc Ferris" was called to our farm on the hill, we knew the situation would be taken care of and that was a comfort. May the Comforter be very near you and yours in the days ahead. Blessings to you & yours, Shirley
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Dick and Eunie Thomas posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Our condolences to the Ferris family. My rememberance of Joe goes back to my piano teaching days when he was one of my students. I used to drive down to his office where the piano was located(every week). I'm not sure if the piano was even the full 88 keys,but it certainly was quite a sight, with those very large hands caressing the ivories. Even if he didn't become a Mozart,Marion mentioned that he would go to the office in his later years and play for long periods of time. I'm so glad that he had that appreciation and enjoyment of music in his life.
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Noreen (Rank) & Tim Morgan posted a condolence
Monday, February 4, 2008
To Dr. Ferris's family: Dr. Ferris to me was the greatest vet there every was. Anytime you needed him he would be there. He was so kind and gentle with the animals. He remembered their names and never took a hard hand to them. I will always remember watching him casterate my horse. He wanted me to go to Cornell to be a vet. He even said that he would have written a recommendation for me. My husband, Tim and his family thought the world of Dr. Ferris as well. He took care of Tim's dad's (Floyd Morgan) dairy farm and his Belgian horses. He was the best!
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Marilyn White posted a condolence
Monday, February 4, 2008
" If you have men who will exclude any of Gods' creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." St Francis of Assisi The love for Gods' creatures DNA is alive and kicking in the Ferris family of Virginia. Love and God speed.
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To the family of "Doc" Joe Ferris posted a condolence
Sunday, February 3, 2008
I milked cows and boarded dairy heifers for about 40 years--1957-1996. As in every profession, you deal with lots of people who provide you with services and products. Most everybody does a reasonable job and you neither revere them nor despise them, but accept them for their expertise as well as their frailties. Once in a great while, you meet somebody who more or less "blows you away" by being so far above the ordinary. I guess your father was in that latter group now that I think about it. I haven't seen him in years, more's the pity, but I remember him perfectly. Boy, was he tough! I remember once he had a horrible-looking gash on his hand or thumb or whatever--anyway it looked like it ought to be discarded. He had some black ointment, ichthymol I think it was called. "It draws out the poison," he said. We used to put it on sore cows'feet. He'd wrap that on his thumb and after awhile it got better. Once in awhile he'd have a sore or stiff knee--he'd rub on some blue liniment used for horses and cows. Don't misunderstand me--these weren't the main things about him--but he was interesting. He was a great vet and you knew he'd always do his best for you and your animals, whether they were cows or dogs. He talked about when he was younger sometimes--am I right that he and his brothers were orphans?--and the war and Iwo Jima. He said you could dig a foxhole there in about 3 minutes flat, because you had to and because it was easy digging. But the deeper you dug, the hotter the volcanic soil got. I'm sure you guys heard all this, and it certainly added to his stature in my mind. I was on Canandaigua's school board for 16 years, so there was that to discuss too. I'm sure you're missing him, but he did last pretty well, didn't he? Very sincerely, Bill Andrews
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Michelle (Stanley) Rhoda posted a condolence
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Doc Ferris helped out at our small farm many times, I remember having to put a patch over the eye of one of our cows when it had pinkeye. He would always take the time to explain to us why and what he was doing to our animals. My brother 'Chip' and I sold pumpkins one year and used the money to spay our barn cats (1979-ish). We had raised $95. Spaying and vaccinating one cat was about $50 at the time. He told our parents because we raised the money ourselves he would do all three for $95. We brought the cats to his office and then were able to watch the whole spaying procedure. The whole time explaining the process. Vets like him are few and far between nowdays. I have shared this story with many people, those that knew him have similar stories to share. He inspired many to be compassionate about their animals at a time when it was not the in thing to do. Doc Ferris was ahead of his time! I am glad I was able to know him.
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Jerry Maslyn posted a condolence
Sunday, February 3, 2008
I still remember when I was about 12 Doc.Ferris asking for an extra hand in helping a cow give birth, He taught me a lot about farm med.He showed me how to give shots to animals at about 14, by 15 I was doing a lot on my own, for the animals, But most rememberable was 1-week to the day of my Wedding, when Doc. Ferris came to farm and I assisted with a C-Section on a cow,and Doc was kidding about what I would have done if it was next week,He said "I'll bet you would be a little bit late for your Bride" That was in 1979,My wife now knows that those animals were everything to me, although as time has past and My Dad has past I no longer am in the Farming industry, But as they say you can take the boy off the farm but you can't take the farm out of the boy.
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Dan & Linda Morotini posted a condolence
Friday, February 1, 2008
Gail: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We read the obit - he must have been one extraordinary human being. Regards, Dan & Linda
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Beth Stappenbeck posted a condolence
Friday, February 1, 2008
Gail, We are sorry to read of your Father's passing. He was always the gentleman. Beth & Chuck Stappenbeck
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Roger Bowerman posted a condolence
Friday, February 1, 2008
Ian, Gail, and Joe: your dad and grandgather was one of the hardest working and most honest men I have ever known. He not only talked the talk, but he walked the walk. It was an honor to know him and he will be missed.
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