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Marion Sauby Ferguson

Marion Sauby Ferguson, age 93, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, ND.

Elizabeth Marion was born on March 25, 1920, in Duluth, MN, to Sidney and Anna Mary (Bemel) Burdoin. She graduated from Proctor High School in Proctor, MN, in 1939, and then attended Duluth Teachers College.

During WWII, Marion lived in San Francisco, CA, and worked in China Town at a Chinese nursery school. On April 17, 1943, Marion was united in marriage to Orvin Sauby in San Francisco. He shipped out to the South Pacific the following day. When the war ended, they made their home in Minneapolis, MN, where Marion taught elementary school in Brooklyn Center, MN, while Orv attended U of M Dental School. They lived at Hancock, MN, for a time before moving in 1951, to Orvin’s home town, Elbow Lake, MN, where he practiced dentistry until his death in 1986.

Marion married Walter Weigand at his home on Pomme de Terre Lake in rural Ashby, MN, on July 23, 1987. Walter passed away on November 21, 1991.

Marion married Albert Ferguson on July 29, 1996 in Elbow Lake, MN. They lived at Fergus Falls, MN, for a time. Albert passed away on February 4, 2006.

On June 12, 2006, she moved to Carrington, ND, to be near her son’s family. While in Carrington, Marion initially lived at Poplar Court, and later at Holy Family Villa. She was residing at Golden Acres Manor at the time of her death.

Wherever she lived, Marion sought out people and made new friends. She enjoyed many things including walking, Bible Study, driving her car to the grocery store, having friends, writing letters, and having a hamburger and a beer at Bordulac, ND, until old age made these activities no longer possible.

Marion is survived by one daughter, Gretchen (D. Tom) Anderson, Ramsey, MN; one son, Fred (Kristy) Sauby, Carrington, ND six grandchildren, James Pontius, Mitchell Sauby, Jessica (Corey) Hoffmann, Nicholas (Carisa) Sauby, Thomas (Jane) Sauby, and Marit Sauby; seven great-grandchildren, Morgan, Zayne, Harper, and Jersey Sauby, Weston and  Kolter Sauby, and Phoenix Hoffmann; one brother, John ( Dorothy) Burdoin, Dublin, CA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Dr. Orvin Sauby, Walter Weigand, and Albert Ferguson; two sisters, Joan Foley  and Gretchen Gartner; one brother-in-law, Patrick Foley; one son-in-law, Dr. Richard Alper; and cherished friends, Mary Pattison, Dorothea Isely and Walter Beaton.

The family would like to thank Dr. Rick Geier and all of the staff at Golden Acres who took care of Marion in her final years. We will remember our mother for her love and friendship.

 

 

FUNERAL SERVICE: Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND

DATE AND TIME: Monday, December 30, 2013 at 10:30 AM

INTERMENT: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, ND


Posted Condolences:

 

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Name: Paul Sanford

Date: 1/9/14

Message: Fred and Gretchen, I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.  She always added such great character to our lives, growing up.     

Paul Sanford

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Name: Bonnie Pederson Munson

Date: 12/30/13

Message: So sorry to read of Wilma's passing. I had corresponded with Wilma at Christmas and various times, but the last card was returned, and the last phone number was disconnected and I had no way of learning what had happened. I saw the obituary in the Fargo Forum and searched out this site. I was William Hobson's 1st cousin on his mother's side. She was a most delightful person, always warm and welcoming. I am sorry that I lost contact with her.

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Name: Gary Carlson

Date: 12/30/2013

Message: Fred and family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Our deepest sympathy to all your family.
Gary & Jean Carlson

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Name: Margaret Donley

Date: 12//30/13

Message: My sympathy for the passing of your mother. We have fond memories of the fun that she and Albert had. Chuck and Margaret and Don and Liz Halvorson.

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Name: Sue & Bob Kulbeik

Date: 12/29/2012

Message: Just got the sad news moments ago.  So sorry for your loss.  Having just lost our mom in April, we know exactly how hard this is for you.  I grew up with Aunt Marion right next door to us at the lake and have many happy memories of our time there.  A good friend told me at times like these to take time to "be still".  Take time for yourselves and don't try to be strong for everyone else.  Let's have a "mom's" celebration at the lake next summer!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob and Sue