Gerald Dean Ferguson

Gerald “Jerry” Ferguson, age 76, of Carrington, ND, died Thursday, May 31,2012, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, ND.

Gerald Dean Ferguson was born on December 30, 1935, the son of Harry and Grace (Indergaard) Ferguson in Carrington, ND. He was raised in the Carrington and Bordulac areas, graduating from Bordulac High School in 1955.

On August 19, 1977, Jerry was united in marriage to Elaine (Zimmerman) Carson. He owned and operated Jerry’s Zipper and Shoe Repair for many years in Carrington.

He was a member of Church of the Nazarene in Carrington. Jerry enjoyed bird watching, going for coffee with his friends, fishing, playing cards and dice games, and he was an avid Carrington Cardinal fan.

Jerry is survived by 5 daughters, Jodi (Jeff) Sorel, Big Lake, MN, Jahn (Bill) Bosma, Chardon, OH, Jami (Stacey) Snodie, Maplewood, MN, Jeanne (Dan) Ferguson and Cheryl Ferguson, both of St. Paul, MN; three stepsons, Gregg (Tami) Carson, Carrington, ND, Thomas (Lori) Carson, Yuba City, CA, Richard Carson, Fargo, ND; two step daughters, Teresa Carson, Woodland, WA and Lori (Aaron) Dauner, Madison, MS; 25 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marlene (Buffa) Ekren, Kensal, ND; one brother, Harry (Patsy) Ferguson, Rugby, ND; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; his parents and one sister, Delores (John) Wolf.

 

FUNERAL SERVICE: Carrington High School Gymnasium, Carrington, ND

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 2:00PM


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Name: Margaret Sabinash

Date: 06/14/2017

Message: I am saddened, belated as it is, to learn that my Elementary School Mate has left us!  GOD HAS HIM, NOW.

Marge

 

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Name: Scott

Date: 06/02/2015

Message: I am torn by this news of your dads passing. I'm sure my dad (Gordon, JCPENNY) AND Jerry knew each other. God bless you all! XO Scott Thorstad.

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Name: Carter & KathE Kleinssser

Date: 6-6-12

Message: Prayers to the Ferguson family unable to attend his service, our sympathy to you. Carter and KathE Kleinsasser

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Name: Jahn

Date: 06-04-12

Message: Love you so much Dad.

I love this quote by Thomas Canpbell.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"

Although the loss of our father is hard our memories will give us peace.

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Name: Verna  Kautzman

Date: 6-2-2012

Message: My deepest sympathy to Jerrys family. I guess you know how great a guy your Dad, Grandpa, Brother was to so may of us. I will miss his smile, his sense of humor, "can keep us laughing",his friendly personality, wish we could all do that.You were by his side through this all, and put your own lives aside to be there for him. Those that couldn't make it home, know that he understood you were there for him in spirit. Rest in peace dear cousin.

Verna


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