Don Edward Ferguson of Kamloops passed away peacefully with family at his side on September 3, 2019 at 93 years of age. Don is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Joyce, his four sons, Roy (Agnes), Bob (Nina), David (Helen), Doug (Denyse) and his brother Arden (Loretta). Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren who will miss him dearly, also survive him.
Don was born in Nova Scotia moving west during his school years settling in Vancouver. At the age of 15, he joined the navy and served aboard a Canadian destroyer until the end of World War II. At the age of 21, he married his life partner. In the early years of their marriage they moved to Clinton and eventually settled in Kamloops. Don was always there to lend a helping hand for his community and family. While living in Clinton, he was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department and when they moved to Kamloops he was a founding member of the Westsyde Fire Department. When Kamloops amalgamated in 1973, Don joined the Kamloops Fire Department where he was the first member to retire at the rank of firefighter. After his career with Kamloops Fire Rescue, Don was very active in the local ANAVets 290. His family benefited from his unwavering support, values and the skills he passed on to us. He enjoyed a long retirement spending time with family and travelling with Joyce.
The Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am, on Saturday, October 19th in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.
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Bob & Nina and the Ferguson Family, our condolences.
Hello & condolences to all the Ferguson family from Roger & I. I was at the service for Don this morning but regretfully was not able to stay to chat afterwards as Roger was at home not feeling well. Don was a wonderful hard working man but now he may rest in peace.