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Edward Ferguson Obituary
Edward J. "Scott" Ferguson
BILLINGS - Edward J. "Scott" Ferguson, Colonel USAF Retired of Billings, MT passed away on June 9, 2024. Scott was born on May 21, 1931, in Anaconda, MT to Gladys and Peter Ferguson. He attended school in Sidney, MT where he lived with his late aunt Amble and uncle Chris Hanson. While living in Sidney he learned to fly using his own money that was earned from buying, breeding, and selling wild horses at the age of 17. After graduating from high school in 1950, he joined the Air Force.
In January 1951, during the Korean war, he served as an aircraft mechanic. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant in 1952 and was selected to attend pilot training. He graduated in 1953 and was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant. He flew worldwide in Military Air Transport units and with Air Force Special Air Missions as a VIP Pilot. He is survived by Marian his wife of 66 years, his son John (and his wife Michelle), daughter Kristin, grandson Joshua Byram (and his wife Talia), granddaughter Sarah Byram, and great-grandchildren Sloane and Elon Bryam, Alayna and Mason.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Church on June 20th.The rite of committal will follow at Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel.
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Larry French
June 27, 2024
Scott was a great friend and fine QB. We had fun flying the flying boat together. Godspeed and RIP Scott.
Patrick Karnos
June 19, 2024
Our memory is of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. We have shared adventures with you and Marian and enjoyed your company and quick wit. Our time spent discussing politics and current events helped to focus our own views. You had a base of knowledge built on news reports and a history of traveling the world and often seeing it firsthand. We will miss you, friend.
Sincerely, Patrick and Charlotte Karnos
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