Ferguson, Andrew Ryan "Andy" Born on 09-02-78, (30 years old), went to be with the Great Spirit on January 15, 2009. Andy was a true hero. He was the father of a 10 1/2 month old son (Ryan) and devoted husband to Marie. Andrew was unexpectedly diagnosed with colon cancer on the 9th of December, 2008. Unfortunately, the cancer was in a very advanced state and we were unable to get Andrew the help he needed. Andrew is supported in his passing with the support of his mother and father, Megan and Don; brother, wife and children, Joshua, Danielle, Joshua Jr, Corinne, and Madeline; sisters, Christy and daughter Jewel and Lindsey and her partner Jason; grandparents, Louis and June Ferguson; mother-in-law, Lyn Henry; brothers-in-law, TJ and John Henry. Andrew was loved and respected by his employer, Klesk Metal Stamping, who has been supportive in every way. Andrew was loved by pretty much anyone who came in contact with him. Thank you for all who had the opportunity to touch his life. Memorial Service will be held @ 11AM on Monday, January 19, 2009 at the Cremation Society of MN, 4343 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. MN. Visitation is at 10AM. Reception will follow the service at the Cremation Society of MN. Reception provided by Jim Bad, of NAPA Distribution Center. Family and friends are invited to the VFW in Richfield, MN following the service, provided by his brother.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Marie,Lynn,T.J. & John
My heart is broken for all of you.You
all have lost so much.Ijust wish there were some magic words to take your pain awayPlease know you are all in my prayers.love,Sue
Sue Aguilar
February 09, 2009 | St.Paul, MN
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Sharon LeMay
January 23, 2009 | St. Paul, MN
Dear Family, I just learned of Andy's passing a moment ago. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Things like this can happen so quickly there is hardly time to adjust. Just know that a reliance on God's love and comfort can carry you through ANYTHING that you encounter. My prayers are with you.
Gary Giese
January 22, 2009 | Maryville, TN
Dear Megan & Family,
Andy impressed so many people in his short life. He will be missed by anyone whoever was fortunate enough to have met him. I will miss seeing him come to visit his mother at work. I will never forget his vibrant smile. He could light up the whole world with that smile. Please feel comfort in knowing so many others will miss "your Andy" as you do. So many care. Only time will heal.
With Sympathy,
Sandra Ahlstrom
January 22, 2009 | Mound, MN
I remember Andy when he would come and stay with June and Louie Ferguson. He was always a happy person, smiling and a great to be around with. So sorry to hear of your lose and may God be with you at this time of your lose. Bill and Elmira Smith
Elmira Smith
January 22, 2009 | Carroll, IA
Marie, Lyn, TJ, John and the whole Ferguson Family. I was so sad to hear of Andy's passing. I didn't have the chance to meet him personally, but know that he impacted many people and will be missed. He will be your guardian angel watching over all of you.
Hathaway Tracy
January 20, 2009 | San Francisco, CA
To Andy's Father and Mother, Wife and Son, and Grandparents, We hold you all as family! Our hearts extend the deep joy Andy brought you, and the deep sorrow with your loss! We are so glad we had a few opportunities to be with Andy.
Ken and Jean Greeley
January 19, 2009 | Clinton, IA
Meg,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Jeff &Theresa Loechler
January 19, 2009 | Plymouth, MN
my most deepest condolences to you all. i knew andy for a short time but he touched my heart along with the family i know..christy, jewel, meg, i'm so sorry. wish i could take the pain away but all i can do is let you know you're in my prayers and my sympathy goes out to you. love you guys
dana schmakel
January 19, 2009 | Mpls, MN
