William W. Farris

WILLIAM W. FARRIS

William Warren Farris died Oct. 29, 2002, at age 81. Mr. Farris was born Jan. 30, 1921, in Conrad, Mont. He served in the Army during World War II, including in Normandy, and received The Purple Heart. He was a wholesale milkman for Adohr Farms in Southern California. He lived the last year in Portland. In 1945, he married Suzane Vandriecshien; she died in 2001.

Survivors include his sons, Joe, James; brothers, Ben Farris, John Farris; sister, Anita Prouty; and one grandchild. Private service. Arrangements by Zeller Chapel.

Oregonian, The (Portland, OR) - Wednesday, November 13, 2002, Edition: SUNRISE Page: B06

Suzane M. Farris died Dec. 12, 2001, at age 78.

Mrs. Farris was born Suzane M. Vandriecshien on Nov. 7, 1923, in Denderhoutem, Belgium. She lived in Southern California for most of her life. In October, she moved to Portland. In 1946, she married William Farris.

Survivors include her husband; sons, Joe W. and James K.; and one grandchild.

Private service. Arrangements by Zeller Chapel of the Roses.

Oregonian, The (Portland, OR) - Saturday, December 22, 2001, Edition: SUNRISE, Page: E06

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