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JoAnn Ferguson Obituary

JoAnn FERGUSON JoAnn Ferguson, age 60, of Fresno, CA, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2003. She was born to Vernon and Catherine Brown on August 15, 1942. JoAnn grew up and attended School in Woodlake, CA, later moving to Fresno county where she has resided for the last 42 years. JoAnn retired in 1992, from Suburban Propane as Operations Manager in the Construction Department following a career of 21 years with the firm. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, The Portuguese Fraternal Societies of The U.P.P.E.C. and the Kerman S.E.S Chapter. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband Joe W. Baptista; a son Edward Baptista, as well as by her parents. JoAnn is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Roger E. Ferguson; her children, Joe Baptista and his wife Kay of Kerman, CA, Teri DiLiddo and her husband Frank, Teri Amerine and her husband Rick, all of Fresno, Dee Dee Ferguson of Sacramento, CA, Kelli Lorenzen and her husband Mike of Crestwood, KY, Karen King and her husband Lewis of Gilmore, TX, Patty Halenkamp and her husband Dave of Buford, GA, Mike Ferguson and his wife Kathryn of Folsom, CA, and Mark Ferguson and his wife Christy of Galt, CA. JoAnn is the beloved grandmother of Dustin, Franki and Dominick DiLiddo, Haley, Robbie and Carrie Baptista, Kevin and Kristen and Bobby Amerine, Byrnn, Taryn, Zach and Mackenzie Lorenzen, Becca and Hunter King, Samantha Johnson and Cameron Ferguson, Sarah, Kathryn, Joseph and Jesse Halenkamp, Cody, Shelby and Tucker Ferguson. Also surviving are her two constant companions Gizmo and Sadie. "JoAnn was unique, special and one of a kind." Recitation of the Rosary and Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Bullard and Maroa Avenues in Fresno, on Friday, January 24, 2003, at 1:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery Mausoleum, in Fresno. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to the National Kidney Foundation, Central California Chapter. wwwjaychapel.com JAY CHAPEL In Madera since 1893(559) 674-8814

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Published by Fresno Bee from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2003.

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B FURTADO

January 23, 2003

I KNEW JOANN MY WHOLE LIFE. HER SON EDDIE AND I WERE BEST FRIENDS. JOANN WAS REALLY THE ONE COMFORTING ALL HIS FRIENDS WHEN HE PASSED AWAY. LIKE MY MOM SAID, "SHE WAS A VERY STRONG WOMAN". I KNOW WHO SHE IS WITH RIGHT NOW. BYE

Cindy Shipley

January 23, 2003

Joann was so much fun, we worked together at Vangas. I really enjoyed her. I hadn't seen her in a long time, but I thought of her often. She was a very special person to me, a one of a kind. She'll be missed.

Donna & Gabriel Redondo

January 23, 2003

Dear Roger & Family-



We are so very sorry for your loss. Joann was a wonderful person, and one of my Mothers' best friends. We have fond memories of her over many years, and they will stay with us forever. Our prayers are with you and your family.

with deepest sympathy,

Donna & Gabe Redondo, Ruben, Rachael and Gabriel

Jay Chapel Funeral Directors

January 22, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Sharon Paulson

January 22, 2003

To Roger and family, I am so sorry for your lose. I worked with Joann for many years at Suburban and enjoyed her. Will miss her at our Vangas get togthers.

I will be thinking about you on Friday.

Larry D'Amato

January 22, 2003

Dear Roger and Family:

Leticia and I send to you our

deepest sympathy of the passing

of Joann. Our prayers and thoughts

are with you.



Sincerely,

Larry & Leticia D'Amato

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