Evelyn Ferguson
FERGUSON - It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Evelyn Margaret Ferguson who passed away peacefully, at home on February 8, 2022 at the age of 93.
The matriarch of our family, and firstborn daughter of Einar and Helen Anderson of Kathryn Alberta, Evelyn was predeceased by our father, Gerald Booth Ferguson in 1983. She is survived by her four children, Debbie, Gordon (Nancy), Marianne and Peggy; six grandchildren, Michael, Mina, Svea, Zachary, Evelyn and Isabelle; and great grandchildren, Mason, Ella and Omri.
Evelyn created a strong family circle just by being herself, always modelling acceptance, kindness, and compassion. She was fully “there” for us, cheering us on and supporting us always without judgement or interference.
Evelyn was gracious, graceful, and had a zest for life right to the end. She & our dad raised their family in strength and stability in the small prairie town of Oyen Alberta. Following our dad’s passing, mom gathered herself and her adventurous spirit emerged. She first moved to Calgary and then took a big leap and moved to the coast mountains in BC to spend time near Marianne and her family. Our family has many affectionate memories of gathering at her beautiful mountain home. In her later years, Evelyn moved along with Marianne and Peggy to Kamloops BC where she enjoyed the company of Peggy’s girls and numerous visits from friends and relatives.
Rather than go to a senior’s care facility, Evelyn chose to be at home with family. We created a small suite attached to Marianne’s home where she enjoyed her final years surrounded by her family. The joy and grace our mother expressed at numerous family gatherings will be forever in our memories.
It’s not possible to capture all the unique and special things about our mother here so if you were blessed to know her, you will surely have fond memories of your own. Please help us honour her and carry on her legacy through your acts of kindness and acceptance of others, with joy and fun, and with an adventurous spirit to be open to new things.
Evelyn lived an extraordinary life in an ordinary way.
We will announce a Celebration of Life event at a later date when gathering restrictions allow.
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