Charles Robert Ferguson

Age 89 passed away peacefully from natural causes in his home in Boulder on December 30, 2021. Born in Kansas, he moved to Boulder in 1935 to escape the Dust Bowls. He was the son of the late Minnie (Weeks) and Cecil E. Ferguson. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Shirlie Ferguson (Brown); two sons, David and Douglas Ferguson; and two older brothers, LaVern and Wesley. He is survived by his children, Tom (Susan) Ferguson and Jill (Steve) Sellars; grandchildren Joshua (Amanda), Rachel (Mikey), Meghan (Michael), Nathaniel, Zac, Charlie, Oliver, and Bennett; and great-grandchildren John, Ayden, Aurelia, Michael, Sabella, Malik, Kalani, and Moana. Charlie graduated from The Boulder High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, earning the Bronze Star and various Korean War campaign medals. After returning from Korea, he began work for Mountain Bell/AT&T; he retired in 1992, never having missed a day of work in over 30 years. After retiring from the phone company, he founded C&S Precision Sharpening, commonly referred to by his family as "the barbershop." Charlie thought of his customers as friends and enjoyed talking with them in his shop and through his many deliveries. Charlie loved traveling, camping, RVing, and working on engines of any size. He developed these passions from a young age, camping and working on cars with his father and brothers. For over 40 years, he participated in a bowling league with his wife Shirlie and their good friends. He was an active member of the South Broadway Church of the Nazarene, where he held many leadership roles. Charlie also prioritized giving blood, taking every opportunity to save lives and help others through donation or giving of his time. He could regularly be found eating breakfast with his friends or family at places like The Village Coffee Shop, The Parkway, or The Buff. He was an avid fan of the Colorado Buffs, Green Bay Packers, and the Colorado Rockies, but he also enjoyed following the Broncos, who he sometimes referred to as the "donkeys." Charlie's wicked sense of humor, non-judgmental attitude, and kind heart allowed him to create new relationships quickly. Anyone who ever met him felt like they had just made a new best friend. He could find a "silver lining" in any situation. He was dearly loved and will be missed but never forgotten by those who knew him. A celebration of life is being planned for the Summer of 2022. Instead of flowers, please donate money or time to the Marshall fire relief fund of your choice or donate blood in his honor.