Ferris Sydney Owen

Background

Owen, Ferris Sydney was born on January 25, 1918 in Newark, Ohio, United States. Son of Wilfred Robert and Maria Emily (Nichol) Owen.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Ohio State University, 1940; Bachelor of Science in Aricultural Engineering, Ohio State University, 1940.

Career

President, operating manager, Owen Potato Farm, Newark, Ohio., 1940-1966; director international programs, Cooperative League United States of America, 1966-1983; vice president international development, Cooperative League United States of America, 1980-1983; international cooperative consultant, Cooperative League United States of America, since 1983. Organizer farm supply and marketing association in western Ukraine for International Executive Svc. Corps., 1994; board directors Cooperative Development Foundation.

Achievements

• Ferris Sydney Owen has been listed as a noteworthy farmer, international development administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Elder Presbyterian church.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, bridge, dancing, motorhome vacations, water sports.

Connections

Married Helen Irene Cavins, October 12, 1940. Children: Gwendolyn Rae, Barbara Jean, James Coriner, Susan Carol.

Father:

Wilfred Robert Owen

Mother:

Maria Emily (Nichol) Owen

Spouse:

Helen Irene Cavins

child:

Gwendolyn Rae Owen

child:

Susan Carol Owen

child:

Barbara Jean Owen

child:

James Coriner Owen