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Roger Ferguson Obituary

Ferguson, Roger Nephi
born September 6, 1932, returned home to his Father in Heaven on April 7, 2012. He died of Asbestosis, peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born to Byron and Fawn Ferguson in Santa Monica, California. He was the second of 7 children. His family moved to Provo, Utah, where he graduated from Brigham Young High School and attended Brigham Young University. At the age of 19 he married his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life, Sybil Rae Clarke, on July 10, 1952, in the Manti, Utah Temple. They would be married 60 years this coming July. His wife and 5 children were the most important achievements of his life. Roger always enjoyed the outdoors, he loved golfing, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Roger always needed to stay busy, and enjoyed people, and sharing what he had. He loved his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was involved in all of their lives and tried to help each one as he felt was needed. Education was so important to him that he set up an education fund for each of them, and a scholarship education endowment fund for others. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he devoted much of his time and talents serving others. Roger was a true entrepreneur. Together with his wife, he developed Diet Center International, where they had over 2600 franchises. He owned farms, ranches, a fish hatchery, an ice plant, a pharmaceutical laboratory and print shop. He had many real estate holdings as well as development companies. Some of his accomplishments were: Youngest President of the Utah Asbestos Installation Union. Farmer of the year Award from Farmers Merchant Banquet. President of Diet Center International, Inc., Diet Center Inc. was listed as #13 in the top 100 Franchises in America by International Franchise Association. Who's Who in America Business. Who's Who in the West. Inducted into the Idaho Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement Award by the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce. Board of Directors of American Health Co. 7 hole in one's . Roger was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Gayla Ferguson and Julie Hamling. He is survived by his wife Sybil, children Debra (David) Preece, Michael (VaLene) Ferguson, Wade (Lanell ) Ferguson, Lois (Jeff) Webb, Rissa (Eric) Koenig, 28 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday April 14, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Larkspur ward, 9565 East Larkspur Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. A "Celebration of Life" gathering will be held April 13, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the same address. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of Arizona in Roger's name, at 19820 N. 7th Avenue, Suite 130, Phoenix, Arizona, 85027. Arrangements by Bunker's Garden Chapel, Mesa, AZ.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 12, 2012.

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charlotte riley

May 3, 2012

Lots of love sorry for your loss.

Cordoba Family

April 14, 2012

Dear Sybil and family,
My family sends you and your loved ones heart felt condolences.
Fate allowed us to meet and come to love you and your husband, only to later meet your amazing granddaughter Jenny and her family and come to love them as well.
May you find peace in you hearts and may the promise of eternal families help you heal your pain.

Stephanie and Carlos Cordoba

Millie Davis

April 14, 2012

Dearest Sybil and family,
I am deeply sorry for your profound loss. You and Roger have done so much for so many. I was blessed to have been invited to many of your family gatherings, and will never forget how kind and welcoming both of you were to my family and me. You have an amazing family, so full of love, which has been a wonderful example to all. Please let me know if there is anything, anything I can do.

Sharon Lewis

April 13, 2012

Dear Sybil,
May God be with you and your sweet family at this hard time in your life and help you find peace in your hearts.
You are a true friend and I miss you very much.

Love,
Sharon and Wendel Lewis

Rosann Clements

April 13, 2012

Candles smell so sweet and are calming! Like watching a small flickering fire! I hope you may find peace and comfort in your knowledge of the gospel and know he is happy and the pain is gone!
I remember at around 16, I was invited to go boating with you! Wow did Roger take it fast! His face was pure joy! We left this area for about 25 years! We're back now (Rexburg) and having Lois around here is great! She has grown into a great daughter of her Heavenly and Earthly Parents. She has wonderful children and grandchildren! What a joy that is!
I'm so sorry he has left you for a short time! We all will find our loved ones as we move on to our next step. I mourn for those left behind! He feels great and is hard at work doing the Lords will. My Dad passed away about 3 1/2 months ago...I feel your pain and relief! He too died very soon after there was nothing the Dr's could do. I said my good-byes and my grand daughter who had never met him as they were stationed in Hawaii for awhile! Little Laila Capri 2 1/2 layed on his chest and snuggled in as my Dad rubbed her back and shoulders...I'm so thankful we have a picture of that. He died a few weeks later! She talks about him. I hope our loved ones especially our parents are there cheering us on and helping us make good choices! May time quickly heal the loss and sorrow...as you move forward always holding the iron rod! Much love and respect for your beautiful family! You'll be in my prayers.
Rosann Jaynes Clements

John & Sylvia Ricks

April 13, 2012

Dear Sybil & Family,
I really enjoyed the many discussions I had with Roger about farming and business, I will slways admire his genuine care and concern for others. May you always be blessed with peace and comfort.

Lynn (Medley) Brown

April 13, 2012

Dear Sybil,

Randy joins me in extending our prayers and thoughts to you and your dear family at this sad time.

Sincerely,

Lynn & Randy Brown

Danny and Lisa Elliott

April 12, 2012

Idaho truly lost a gem with the passing of Rog. He was a man of honor and integrity. My life has been changed for the better just by knowing him. A true friend. I know he is up there with our Ashlee teaching her to lay a fly in a perfect hole just right to catch the big one. Sybil we love you and know we will do anything for you. We love you rog and will miss you .And remember it's not goodbye it's c-ya later.

April 12, 2012

Roger and Sybil were a wonderful pair and
an asset to any organization that they were a
part of. We will all miss Roger.
Polly Reed

Mike Webster

April 12, 2012

Ferguson Family, We were surprised to hear of Roger's passing. He was a good man and we will miss him. Our best wishes to the entire family. Sincerely, Mike and Gail Webster and family

April 12, 2012

When I think of Roger & Sybil and their wonderful and great contributions to our lives and the communities that they have lived in, I am filled with admiration and respect for both of them. We will all miss Roger a great deal, but I have every confidence that he is in Paradise with family and friends that have gone before him. I send my deepest sympathy and condolences to Sybil and family. I wish I could be there to tell you all of this in person, but we are living in So. California until early May.
Thank you, thank you for all of your kindness and friendship to my parents and my family. May God bless you, Sybil, and your family and give you great comfort at this time -- knowing what a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend & person Roger has been in your lives.

--- Mike Kennedy

April 12, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. We have wonderful happy memories of Roger and will miss him. Dad and Mom loved him, respected him and loved to laugh and work with him. Love and our deepest sympathies to your family.
Ted and Dixie Wilson
Logan, Utah

April 12, 2012

Sending my condolences. Always impressed how Roger kept his word in matters of money and personal commitments. M. Wayne Loosli

From the Staff of Bunker Family Funeral Homes

April 11, 2012

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

Drew & Adrienne Clarke

April 11, 2012

Dear Aunt Sybil and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of such a great man. I have many great memories of Uncle Roger and your whole family. What a generous and kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We're sorry we won't be there this weekend.

Jenny Schomaker

April 11, 2012

Love you grandma! Grandpa will be missed, so glad we could share our lives together! Jenny Preece Schomaker

April 11, 2012

To Aunt Sybil and family. We are grateful to have Uncle Roger as an uncle and sad to know he has passed. Our hearts are full and our prayers are with you all at this time. All our love to you and yours. David & Pati Montana

Clyde & Rita Barney

April 11, 2012

We will miss Roger. Our love to Sybil and the family. You can be so proud he is your husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Scott Williams

April 11, 2012

We love you Aunt Sybil and all your family so much! Roger was such a big part of our lives.

April 11, 2012

What a perfect tribute to Roger. Sybil, our love and prayers are with you and your family. Delmer and Sue parkinson

Jim & Sandy Shaffer

April 11, 2012

Roger was a great guy, we fished played golf and enjoyed some things together. He really loved his family and was terrific at getting a boat out of the water with a motor home on Piute Reservoir. What great memories, we wish the family well.

Sue King

April 11, 2012

So sorry for the passing of Roger. These times are hard on the family members left behind, but we are so lucky to have the knowledge that you will be with him again.

I have many fond memories of working at Diet Center, dating way back to when the office was in the rock building on Main Street. Roger and Sybil were great people to work for and to be associated with.

I am thankful for the way Roger and Sybil welcomed Mackenzie into their family and loved her when she married Chris. She loved Roger very much and thinks the world of both Roger and Sybil.

Chris Sonderegger

April 11, 2012

Dear Mrs. Ferguson,

I'm sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I have fond memories of your Idaho days - going to the Diet Center with my mom, you coming into the Food Center for groceries, and you and Roger graciously opening your new home on the river to visitors.

May you and your family find comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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