Dillworth Ferbrache

DILLWORTH JEWEL FERBRACHE

February 26, 1933 – October 7, 2014

Dillworth Jewel Ferbrache, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, was born Feb. 26, 1933, to Ora Forest and Elsie (Wilden) Ferbrache in Bedrock, Colorado. He resided for the last two years at New Horzions Care Center, in Lovell, WY, cared for by wonderful nurses and staff where he was fondly known as “Cowboy”. He returned to his Heavenly home and was reunited with the love of his life and best friend Gerry on October 7, 2014.

After high school, Dill joined the US Navy. He served in the Korean War and was honorable discharged. Following his military service he met his eternal companion Gearldean Green and they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 24, 1962.

Dill and Gerry were blessed with two children Julie and Kenneth who always brought great joy to their lives. He worked most of his life as an employee of the United States Postal Service and retired after 33 years of dedicated service. He was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day-saints and served in various callings, including his favorite calling as a faithful home teacher.

Dill is survived by his daughter Julie (Donald) Nuzman, Layton, Utah and son Kenneth (Ranee) Ferbrache, Lovell, Wyoming. Grandchildren Katie Nuzman, Marci (Daniel) Holloman & great-grandson Luke, Emily Nuzman, Bridget (Nathan) Morgan & great-granddaughters Madison and Katelynn, K.C. (Dax) Ferbrache, Charlyn (Rustin) Myrick, Erik Ferbrache. Additionally, he’s survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step parents, wife Gearldean (Green) and brother Jack Ferbrache.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.  Friends may visit family Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. at the mortuary.  Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.

In lieu of flowers the family’s wishes would be for donations to Walk to End Alzheimer’s Association @ act.alz.org or your ward missionary fund.