George Ferguson
November 25, 1926 — November 7, 2013
George Ferguson
Peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2013 George Ferguson, beloved husband of Bea, passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 86 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Beatrice of 62 years; daughter-in-law Gwen (Daryl); two granddaughters, Tara (Calvin) and Stacey (Mark); four great grandchildren Natalie and Kobe, Cash and Willow; sister-in-law Bernice Tashiro; sister Beatrice Kellett and several nieces and nephews.
George was predeceased by his parents Jim and Katherin Ferguson; two brothers Willie and Alex and his beloved sons Brian and Brock.
Born in Portage la Prairie November 25, 1926, George spent all of his life except for the two years served in the Royal Canadian Navy. He worked for CPR for 47 years until ill health forced his retirement.
George was a member of various organizations including Cubs, First Presbyterian Church Elder, Men’s breakfast club at First Presbyterian, Meals on Wheels and the Herman Prior Center. He helped many to change their lives around. George always had a joke or story to tell to anyone who would listen. He would often be called upon to act as master of ceremonies for events. Most of all he was a people person and loved to visit and have company. George was also a fantastic mathematician. He enjoyed being a part of the Royal Canadian Legion #65. He was honoured by being made a life member of White Ensigne Chippawa in Winnipeg.
A time of visitation and viewing will be held on Monday, November 11, 2013 at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. A Celebration of George’s Life will be held on Tuesday, November 12, at First Presbyterian Church at 2:30 pm. A private family interment will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in George’s memory to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 17 Royal Road S., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1T8 or to Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Sask. Ave. E, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 0K8 or to The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 21 Royal Road S., Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 1T8.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. 204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com