The Wahkiakum County Eagle-October 16, 2008 Ferris Waterman Longtime resident, Ferris Waterman, 74, passed away Oct 9th at the Hospice Care Center in Longview . He was born Oct 6, 1934 at Toledo , WA to Walt & Rhoda (Morgan) Waterman. A veteran of the Viet Nam War, he retired after serving in the US Navy for 21 yrs. Ferris was a member of the DAV, an avid fisherman, hunter & sports fan. He is survived by his companion of 19 yrs, Evelyn Farnsworth, a son, Glenn Waterman; 3 daughters, Denise Waterman, Jean Ware & Fay Bill; 3 stepchildren, Deanna, Marty & Greg Farnsworth; 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; 1 nephew, Verne Waterman & many special friends. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters, 2 brothers & a step-son, Steven Farnsworth. A Memorial Service will be held at Dowling Funeral Chapel on Sat, Oct 18th at 4:00 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to Community Home Health & Hospice PO Box 2067, Longview , WA 98632 . Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (As compiled by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society in 2008.)