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Ida Ferguson Obituary

Ida Marion Ferguson
1925 - 2020
On August 30, 2020 we said goodbye to our mother, Ida; a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Ida Marion Arbon was born to Rhoda Lee and Leonard Arbon on May 15, 1925, in Sparks, Nevada. On April 21, 1944 Ida married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Alson Ferguson, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They enjoyed a wonderful marriage for 56 years. They have 4 children. Son, Alan (Susan) Ferguson; daughters, Dana (Jack) Simper, Kerry Christopherson, Ann Heather (Dave) Shields. She has 12 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren.
Thanks to Marvin Zitting for being her loving companion and caretaker.
Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Ida, knows she loved people, and they loved her. Her memory will always be a blessing to her family and loved ones.
Survived by; brother Norman (Betty) Arbon. Preceded in death by husband Ken; granddaughter Allison Christensen; brother Lee; sisters, June, Nola, Lola.

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Published by Deseret News on Sep. 2, 2020.

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Bryan Spackman

February 14, 2021

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To Ida family, I am so sorry to her of my sweet friend passing. Ida was a wonderful person and her backyard garden was spectacular , my daughter used to sing to her through the fence Ida would always say sing loud I want to here your voice. It really helped her confidence

Judy (Jude) Christensen

September 4, 2020

To Ida's family.... I send my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Ida was a dear friend and wonderful person. I enjoyed working with her in the athletic department at the University of Utah and kept our friendship over many years since then. Ida was a friend to all! I am sure she is having a reunion with Margaret and Helen, along with the angels! Ida will always be in my heart! Jude

Kerry Christopherson

September 4, 2020

Mom,
You were such a fun mom! Life was always interesting; you had so many interests, so much knowledge, trivia and fun facts about everything. Your knowledge of gardening and plants was legendary! I learned from the best. Growing up spending our summers swimming all day at the Crestwood Club are some of my best memories! Snowbird with you and dad, and later with our own families was such a wonderful gift for all of our family. Thank you for always being you. My best friend just said to me that she always considered you to be more her mother than her own mother. She always considered our home with you and dad her second home. And your love is your legacy mom!
Love you forever,
Kerry xoxo

Tyler Feeguson

September 3, 2020

Ida you are the best! Thanks for teaching me so many things but the most important thing is to always have a positive attitude regardless of the circumstances. I love and miss you. Love your grandson Tyler

Colby Ferguson

September 3, 2020

G-Ma
You were the best Grandmother ever. You were always so kind and so nice. It didn’t matter if I brought a friend who’ve you never met , the end result was always the same. They left feeling like they were your grandmother. I had so much fun sharing a cabin with you on our cruise , we were the oddest couple ever , love you so much , you will always have a special place in my heart. Love your grandson.

Nancy Nielsen

September 2, 2020

Ida has one of the biggest hearts and is one of the sweetest ladies I was blessed to know. Thank you to the dear Ferguson family for opening their hearts to Marvin. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers.

Rhea/Jim Hyde

September 2, 2020

Dear Alan and Susan,
Our thoughts are with you!
We love our Ferguson friends

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