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Gerald “Jerry” Ferguson

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Birth	:	16 Jul 1916 Hysham, Treasure County, Montana, USA
Death	:	1 Jan 2005 Forsyth, Rosebud County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Vale Cemetery, Hysham, Treasure County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.2552986, -107.2307968
Description	:	On New Year's Day, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, Gerald "Jerry" Ferguson, 88, of Hysham passed away of natural causes in the Rosebud Community Hospital. Born on July 16, 1916, he was the third child of homesteaders Wallace M. and Margaret G. Hanrahan Ferguson of Sarpy Creek. He grew up and attended schools in the Sarpy and surrounding Hysham area. Mr. Ferguson served in the Engineer Corp of the United States Army from 1941 to 1945 during World War II. He was proud to have served his country and was fond of telling "Army stories." After returning from the service,... Read More	On New Year's Day, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, Gerald "Jerry" Ferguson, 88, of Hysham passed away of natural causes in the Rosebud Community Hospital. Born on July 16, 1916, he was the third child of homesteaders Wallace M. and Margaret G. Hanrahan Ferguson of Sarpy Creek. He grew up and attended schools in the Sarpy and surrounding Hysham area. Mr. Ferguson served in the Engineer Corp of the United States Army from 1941 to 1945 during World War II. He was proud to have served his country and was fond of telling "Army stories." After returning from the service, he and Bette Hite on Nov. 9, 1945. Together they worked hard on the family ranch on lower Sarpy Creek where they raised their family and enjoyed the lifestyle that come with that walk of life. They especially enjoyed area country dances, playing cards, "neighboring" and extended family gatherings. Mr. Ferguson loved to hunt and was an excellent shot up until his eyesight started to fail. Practicing conservation management proved him to be good steward of the land he loved so much. He belonged to several organizations and served on various boards including the SCS, Treasure County Conservation District, Farmers Union, American Legion Unit No. 92, and the Treasure Riders. Although born Catholic, he had joined the Community Presbyterian Church in Hysham. He was also a devoted Democrat. In 1981, Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson semi-retired by moving into Hysham. He continued a daily trek out to the ranch he loved so much. He never really had any special hobbies or pastimes, nor really made a habit of traveling, but instead enjoyed the day-to-day, season-to-season, ranch work. He loved his horses and Hereford cattle. Mr. Ferguson was a patient, easy going, good natured, quick witted, yet quiet man. He was slow to anger and rarely complained or found fault. He was always interested and proud of his grandchildren. He loved watching them participate in sports and especially showing their cattle and horses. When they were little, they spent countless hours "riding shotgun" with Grampa checking the wells. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Betty; his daughter, Susan (David) Redding of the family ranch; his granddaughter, Jaylene Pinkerton of Billings; his grandson, Clay Redding of Sarpy Creek; and his great-granddaughter, Reata Pinkerton of Billings. He is also survived by his three sisters-in-law, Juanita Ferguson of Hamilton, Erma Ferguson of Big Timber, and Eleanor Ferguson of Huntley. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by his son of 21 years, Gerald Barry; his parents; his three brothers, Leo, George and Bill; his sister, Helen; and one sister-in-law, Ruth Ferguson. Funeral services were on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church in Hysham. Burial followed in the Hysham Memorial Vale Cemetery.

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Gerald “Jerry” Ferguson's memorial is located at: Memorial Vale Cemetery, Hysham, Treasure County, USA.
When did Gerald “Jerry” Ferguson death?
Gerald “Jerry” Ferguson death on 1 Jan 2005 in Forsyth, Rosebud County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 46.2552986
Longitude: -107.2307968

Family Members:

Parent

Wallace M Ferguson

(1890 - 1973)

Margaret Gertrude Hanrahan Ferguson

(1890 - 1947)

Spouse

Betty Hite Ferguson

(1920 - unknow)

Siblings

Wallace Leo Ferguson

(1912 - 1995)

Robert William “Bill” Ferguson

(1928 - 2004)

Children

Gerald Barry Ferguson

(1948 - 1970)

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