Ferris Harry Robison, 85, of 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 US 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 4-wheelers. He has always been and example to his family he will be loved and missed by all. Last August he celebrated his 85th birthday and his 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, AR, Klint (Valerie) Robison of Plano, 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 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 12 at the Hibbard LDS Chapel with Bishop Craig Bell officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and Saturday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Burial will be in the Rexburg Cemetery.