David Edward Ferry

August 14, 1964 - December 29, 2019

David Edward Ferry, age 55, of Steger, Illinois, moved to Heaven on Sunday, December 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, John “Pat” Ferry and Diane Ferry. David is survived by his older brother, John, and his sister, Noel, and his brother-in-law Richard. David had a life-long love of magazines, specifically bridal magazines. Each week David would pick out a magazine, bag of chips and a pop to enjoy. David also enjoyed cartoons from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. David had a DVD player in his room and every day would pick out the DVD he wanted to watch from his large collection and load the DVD player and enjoy it!! David especially loved to travel. Even in his last days he was asking to go to a hotel. David has traveled extensively – having visited 21 states, 4 foreign countries and has cruised twice! David loved getting dressed up and he loved going to church. Although he never spoke a word, David endeared himself to many people and made friends with many that crossed his path. David loved shaking hands with everyone that passed by and he loved looking at the ties of all the men who would stop to talk to him. David valiantly fought many health challenges in recent years. He adjusted to a new normal when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to deal with seizures. He learned to walk again after having a below the knee amputation. When the tumor took his vision, David adjusted to just listening to the TV and enjoying it that way. The last few months he had times of great pain yet he still found ways to enjoy the life he was able to live. David made an impact on all who knew him and loved him. He will be greatly missed and will never be forgotten! A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020, from 10 a.m. to noon, with the funeral immediately following at noon, at Memory Lane Funeral Home, 6305 West Lincoln Highway (US 30), Crown Point, Indiana. Pastor John Wilkerson will be officiating. For more information, please contact the funeral home at (219) 322-2050. www.memorylanepark.com