Marian Selma Ferry died November 10, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born on November 2, 1930 to Karl R. and Ethel M. Mesloh in Austinville, VA. The family resided in several places including Austinville, VA; Bellaire, OH; Hokes, (eastern) PA; Avalon (Pittsburgh) PA. Marian attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Penn State University where she met her husband, Ralph Ferry, now deceased. Surviving are three children: Douglas (Sondra) of Santee CA, Donald of Eagan MN and Deborah of Bellevue, WA. Also surviving are a sister Louise of Buena Park, CA and a brother Karl (Ethel A.) of New Bremen, OH and nieces and nephews.

 

Marian loved animals and lived 50 years in Shakopee where she enjoyed raising horses, goats, dogs and cats on her property.