Jim, the other child, was born October 29,
1954. In 1984, he married Roberta Berry of
Vernon, BC. They have three children: Matthew,
Chelsea, and Emily. Jim is employed with the
Saskatchewan Pool Elevators in Regina.

We are still farming at this time, but we
sold our cattle in the fall of 1994, when we decided
to retire in Russell for the winter.

Alyce (Ferris) Johnston

I was born on December 1, 1928 at NW
20—23-29. A few years later my parents moved to
SE 33-23-29 in the Grainsby District. I received
my education at the Grainsby School and finished
my education in Russell.

I was employed at the Roblin Hospital and
the Roblin Creamery before moving to Brandon in
1952 where I was employed by Canada Safeway for
33 years and retired in 1988.

 

 

 

Alyce and Jim Johnson.

I married Jim Johnston of Brandon on
May 10, 1957. He was employed with the CPR.
In 1961 Jim secured employment at Brandon
Correctional Institution retiring in 1985.

Jim was a widower with a family of four
children: Amy, Brenda and twins Kent and Kandy.

Jack loved to dance in his younger years
and was a member of the Roblin Elks Lodge.

He passed away at his home and was laid
to rest in the Dropmore Cemetery in 1975.

.” 191%“) W.

    

Watt, Bill and Jack Ferris.

 

"Watt Ferris

Watt was born on November 3, 1900. He
farmed the SW—1/434-23-29, the original Ferris
farm. In the thirties, he and his brother Jack, took
their cattle to Dauphin for a couple of years where
feed was more plentiful. The rest of his life was
spent on the farm at Dropmore.

John Flynn made his home, and worked
for Watt for a number of years, until he passed
away and was buried at Moosimen, his original
home.

In Watt's younger years, he played football
and later curled. he belonged to the Russell Elks
Lodge for a number of years.

Watt passed away in 1968 and was laid to
rest in the Dropmore Cemetery.

 

 

 

Hugh Ferris

 

"Jack Ferris

Jack Ferris was born on September 30,
1897. He farmed and then ranched in the
Assiniboine Valley. He also owned his own
transfer business for a number years.

He had to leave his home in the valley
when the Shellmouth Dam was put in and the
valley was flooded. Then he retired in Roblin where
he enjoyed his friends' company and his birthday
parties.

 

Hugh Ferris.

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