Helen Ruth Ferguson

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Butler, Pennsylvania

Helen Ferguson Obituary

Helen Ruth Ferguson, 91, of Butler passed away Thursday at the Good Samaritan Hospice.
She was born Dec. 15, 1926, in North Washington, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Roy C. Ferguson and Margaret (Jack) Ferguson.
Helen was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she had served as deacon and an elder on the session.
She graduated from Concord Township High School in 1944, Slippery Rock State Teacher's College in 1948, with a bachelor's degree in education, and Indiana State Teacher's College in 1965, with a master's degree in education.
Helen taught at Center Avenue and Broad Street schools. She retired from teaching in the Butler School District.
She was a life member of NEA and PASR, having served as president of PASR, Butler Chapter, and director of Region 8 of the state PASR. She was also a member of Butler Business and Professional Women's Club and was the past president and director. Also, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International as past president of Alpha Sigma Chapter, Butler Woman's Club as past president, Friends of the Library as past president, National Audubon Society and the Bartramian Audubon Society of Slippery Rock, also serving as past president. She served as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and knit helmet hats for soldiers and hats for Children and Youth Services of Butler.
Helen's hobbies included bird watching, camping at Slippery Rock Campground and knitting hats.
She is survived by the Andy and Judy Stoops family, who were her caregivers; and several cousins and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Bernice Ferguson.
FERGUSON - A memorial service for Helen Ruth Ferguson, who died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., Butler.
Private burial will be in the North Washington Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Young Funeral Home, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler.
Contributions may be made in Helen's memory to the North Washington Cemetery, Covenant Presbyterian Church or the Butler Area Public Library.
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Published by Butler Eagle on Jan. 31, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen Ferguson

10 Entries

Sondra Laughead

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Carole Fibick

January 25, 2019

A year has gone by since my friend, Helen "Fergie" Ferguson, has passed away. She was always so thoughtful on holidays and special occasions by sending cards or visiting or calling. We miss you, dear friend.

Margaret Jack Mann

February 24, 2018

Helen Ruth was my dear cousin. We grew up together, spending many joyful times at Grandmother's home in North Washington. I will never forget those precious times. We were best friends.
Peggy

N. Jean Travaglio Wood

February 7, 2018

Miss Ferguson was my 5th grade teacher at Broad Street. She got me interested in watching birds. So glad she did. It's something my husband and I enjoy doing together today. She was rough on me at times. But it was because she knew me better than I did. She pushed me to be me and not follow the crowd. She will be missed

Polly Shaw

February 4, 2018

I remember Miss Ferguson as my older sister's roommate when I was a Center Avenue Student. She and Gail were great friends and both Center Avenue teachers. Decades later when I became a retired teacher and joined PASR, I was pleased to be welcomed by Fergie and Sonie into the group, and get to know her again. She encouraged me in my current ventures in her friendly and caring way that hadn't really changed from those days when I first knew her back in the early 1960s. Job well done. Rest in peace, Fergie.

Gail Russell

February 4, 2018

I first met Fergie in 1958 when I was a beginning teacher at Center Avenue School, teaching 6th grade and Fergie had 5th. I was glad to rent a room and live for several years with Fergie and her dad. She was a great teacher and friend. Fergie is sadly missed but fondly remembered.

February 1, 2018

Helen Ferguson has been a very good friend of mine since my first year of teaching at Center Avenue School in Butler. Fergie was a caring and thoughtful friend ... always busy with church and club work. Rest in peace, my friend.

Sonie Laughead

February 1, 2018

Fergie has been a great friend for a very long time. I will miss her.

February 1, 2018

Dear Friends and Relatives of Fergie, We shared many great times since meeting at Slippery Rock College. You will be missed! Your Friend, Mrs. Betty Cross

Larry McElwain

January 31, 2018

To the friends of Helen Ferguson,
You have my deepest sympathy. Helen and I taught together at Center Ave School 50+ years ago. She has always been fondly remembered.

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