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Loretta Ferguson Obituary
Memorial graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Ulm Cemetery. Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements.
Survivors include a daughter, Suzanne Pate of Great Falls; sons, Melton Pate and Lee Pate of Great Falls; grandchildren, Kavin (Brenda) Morsette, Gene Sangrey, Danny Sangrey, Keifer Pate, Hannah Pate, Sheryl (Doug) Shew and Bob (Tammie) Pate; a niece, Joann Painter, and six great-grandchildren.
Loretta was born April 5, 1918, in Harlem, Mont., the daughter of Harry and Stella DeWeese. She was raised in Harlem, graduating from high school there. She then attended Great Falls Business College.
She and Pat Pate were married in Fort Benton in 1941. He preceded her in death in 1970. In 1980, she married Howard Ferguson in Jackson, Wyo.; he died in 1990.
Loretta owned L.B. Pate Construction from 1950 until 1964. She was office manager for Bennett Motors for 25 years, retiring in 1978.
She loved gardening, and her yard was included on two of the Paris Gibson garden tours.
In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, Shirley DeWeese.
Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
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Irene Pfeifle Nelson
September 2, 2007
Mel, Sheryl, and Bob, I was sorry to read that your Mom and grandma died. I know it has been years since we have visited at the "Pfeifle" house but I have always treasured those times. May the love of God, family and friends support you during this time of grief.
Carole Simonich
September 1, 2007
Pate Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Loretta's death. She was a very special lady and held a tender place in my heart. Please know I am thinking of you and praying that the wonderful memories you have of her will help heal the loss.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Carole(Haney)Simonich
Doug Gill
September 1, 2007
So sorry to hear, growing up she was a second mother to me and taught us a lot about life, A class act and a fine person. Always had a smile and brought one to me. Alot of fond memories at the Pate house. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan Flanagan and Family
August 29, 2007
Sue and Lee I was sorry to hear about your Mom. we will pray for all of you. May god be with each of you.
Rhonda Nalley
August 29, 2007
Suzi & Lee, I'm so sorry about Loretta. I'm glad that I got to visit with her the last time I was in town. I will always remember the many holiday dinners that we had at Gramma's, Mom's and your house. I will be sure to come see you when I'm home next time. Love, Rhonda
Corinne McBurney Gates
August 29, 2007
Suzanne So very sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember the days when she was our Girl Scout leader. She was a very special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim Haney-Prevett
August 29, 2007
Pate Family: I am sorry for the loss of Loretta. We go way back. She dated my Grandpa (Don) Haney. Many times we would go to her house when I was younger. She will be missed.
The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
August 29, 2007
Dear Suzanne, Melton, Lee and Family,
We send our heartfelt condolences to you for the loss of your mother, Loretta. May you be blessed with many happy memories from her life and we pray that you will seek the Lord, Jesus Christ, for his loving comfort and peace.
Mary Ellen Snell
August 29, 2007
Suzzanne, i am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maryellen Snell
August 29, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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