Ferris Harry Robison, 85, Hibbard, died February 8, 2011 at his home of natural causes. He was born August 23, 1925, in Rexburg to Charles Brigham and Geneal Alida Rock Robison.
Ferris attended Hibbard Elementary and Madison high School. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy and trained at Farragut Naval Academy during World War II.
After returning home, he dated his childhood sweetheart, Arva Jones. They were married September 4, 1945, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as Explorer leader, taking several youth groups through the Bechler to Yellowstone. He served in the bishopric, on the high council and as a high priest group leader. Together, he and Arva served a local mission at the Rexburg Deseret Industries. most recently he served in the Rexburg Temple.
He worked in construction, building churches, schools and homes. He also worked on the Palisades Dam. In 1976, he began working as a general contractor in construction with his three sons.
He has always loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and riding four-wheelers. he has always been an example to his family he will be loved and missed by all.
Last August, he celebrated his 85th birthday and he and Arva's 65th Wedding Anniversary.
He is survived by his wife, Arva of Hibbard; children Rick (Pauline) Robison of Hibbard, Marsha (Mike) Kennedy of Rigby, Ralph (Jan) Robison of Hibbard, Judy (Kenny) Clark of Peoria, AZ, Klint (Valerie) Robison of Plano and Pamela (Rodney) Hart of Hibbard; a brother, Nolan (Barbara) Robison; 26 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister and brother.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am Saturday, February 12, at the Hibbard LDS chapel...Burial will be in the Rexburg Cemetery.
Funeral Program:
August 2010- at Grandpa's 85th Birthday/ 65th Wedding Anniversary Party
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