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John D. Ferguson

FUNERAL HOME

Desert Sunset Funeral Home

3081 W. Orange Grove Road

Tucson, Arizona

John Ferguson Obituary

Name: Memorial service for John D. Ferguson
Start: 2014-07-14T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Abiding in Christ Fellowship

John D. Ferguson beloved husband and best friend of Patricia Ford Ferguson, of Tucson, AZ won his battle with ALS on July 5, 2014 and went home to be with our Lord. John is preceded in death by his previous wife Sharon, his parents Donald and Flossie. John is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Sean (Jennifer), granddaughter, Kayde; grandson, Jake; sister, Donna. John loved and was proud of his five stepchildren, nine grandchildren and extended family. John was born in Newark, NJ, graduated from high school and technical school, enlisted in the army and served in Germany being honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He worked in Livingston, NJ police force for 20 years, owned a construction company, was maintenance superintendent for a prestigious private school. He and his family moved to Tucson in 1994 where he worked for Lennar Homes as customer service representative. After retirement, he enjoyed fishing, woodworking, rock hounding and spending time with his family. He volunteered for the American Red Cross. In lieu flowers, John wished for you to donate to the ALS Association which can be done via their website. Memorial service will be held at Abiding in Christ Fellowship on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., 7335 N. Camino de Oeste, Tucson AZ. He is sitting on the bank of the river with Jesus, his pole is in the water and there is a whopper tugging on his line. He was an inspiration to many and will be sorely missed. Arrangements by DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 12, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for John Ferguson

14 Entries

Patricia Ferguson

July 9, 2015

Thank you all for your loving notes. I was so blessed to have loved and be loved by such an incredible, honorable man. He touched and blessed so many lives and gave an wonderful legacy to all who knew him

Wedding Day, happy faces.

July 7, 2015

It's been a year and life has moved on, but we will always remember and miss you, John. Your happy smile and snarky comments will remain in our hearts forever.

July 7, 2015

It's been a year and I still miss your snarky comments and your smile. Life moves on and you will forever remain in our hearts and memories.

John, His son Sean, Brenda and Jim

March 13, 2015

Rob Conklin

February 14, 2015

RIP

John's birthday party August 2013

Beverly Ford Woodard

July 25, 2014

John touched many over the years, and I was blessed to be one of these. I will always remember the first time we visited after his diagnosis of ALS. I asked "how are you handling this so well?" His reply was "with drugs". Yes, he had medical help, but his spirit and humor was evident and he was an inspiration for all of us. As Sean said, "I want to remember not only the way he lived, but also the way he died." It was with dignity, humor and peace. We will remember.

July 25, 2014

John was a great man of God! I enjoyed giving him rides to church and to the hospital because he had great stories and jokes even till the end. I miss you John and will see you in Heaven some day! :)

July 23, 2014

To Johns family, When I joined the Livingston Police in 1978, John took the time and cared enough to 'show me the ropes' I have always been grateful for that. I helped him on a few sheetrock jobs as well. Doug Weber

July 21, 2014

Patricia, We feel for the hurt you are experiencing, we hurt too, Ferd & I loved John and have precious memories of the two of you. I'm sorry we didn't attend the service, we were in Fairbanks, Alaska, visiting our grand daughter and our great grandson. We just got back, our neighbor cut the article from the newspaper and saved it for us. Jan & David are the ones who bought your trailer. We will keep you in our prayers and will call you in time. Our heartfelt love to you, Ann & Ferd Martino

July 15, 2014

My condolences to John's family…a great guy, great sense of humor…I used to plow snow for John in the winter back in Livingston N.J….he knew I needed the work and always called…May he rest in Peace…

George Pontiakos
Genesse Colorado

July 14, 2014

I was saddened to read of John's passing. I worked with him on the Livingston Police Dept. in the 70's. My spirits were lifted as I read that he became a Christian. We will all look forward to seeing him again.
Bill Kerr

Bill Brennan

July 14, 2014

John, I remember the laughs we had (usually from me screwing up) when I was a rookie. Rest in the peace of the Lord. Condolence to your family.

July 14, 2014

John, you are an example to everyone you met on how to be a good loving man and a lesson that will not be soon forgotten. I am so thankful that you and Patricia were able to find each other in this world and share the wonderful friendship and love you had. It gives me hope and continued faith in God and mankind. I will never forget our Rock Hounding trip we took together and enjoyed so much. Thank you for that wonderful memory to cherish. God bless John.

Jennifer Ferguson

July 12, 2014

Dad, PopPop, will be missed so much! We love you!

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