Don Ferguson, 81, of rural Alliance, entered into his eternal rest on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family and friends after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Don was born November 20, 1942 in Alliance, Nebraska to John and Mabel (Stichka) Ferguson. He was raised in Seneca, Nebraska for a time by his maternal grandparents after his parents separated when he was a child. He has an older brother Steve Ferguson, of Piedmont, South Dakota, and a sister, Barbara Wilson of Nixa, Missouri.
Don graduated from Alliance High School in 1961. He married Linda Iversen, one of his classmates, on September 7, 1963 in Alliance. To this union were born nine children, Brad, Kenny, Valarie, Eleanor, a miscarried daughter Shondelle, Robert, Linda, Errick and Christopher. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; and other extended family members.
Don worked numerous jobs over the years, ranch hand, truck driver, mechanic, built homes in the Denver area, retail, electrician, firefighter, and school maintenance supervisor to name a few.
He never knew a stranger and had the ability to converse with anyone, young and old alike and had a “crazy” sense of humor. At the same time, he was not afraid to speak his mind if he disagreed with someone-and stubborn and independent he was! It was his way or no way, which we’re sure garnered him a few “frenemies” as he called them. He would do anything for anyone if he possibly could. He will be sorely missed by all who “really” knew him.
Don’s wishes were to be cremated with no services, but his family is planning a memorial celebration of life for a later date to be determined.
Memorials may be given to the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department or the Hemingford Volunteer Firefighter’s Association.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com. Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.