1948
2018
"The Mountains are calling, and I must go." John Muir
Raymond Allan "Ray" Ferguson was born September 22, 1948 at the American Legion Hospital in Telluride, CO to John Ferguson, Jr. and Gladys Dill Ferguson and passed away on January 11, 2018 at The Hospice at Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO.
The Ferguson family moved from Telluride, CO to Durango, CO in 1954. Ray attended Needham Elementary, Smiley Junior High and graduated from Durango High School in 1966. He also attended Fort Lewis College in Durango. Ray joined the Army Reserves in 1966. Ray was on the nationally ranked Fort Lewis gymnastics team and the National Ski Patrol at Purgatory.
He worked on the construction of the Telluride Ski Resort and was a member of their first Professional Ski Patrol. He worked at several mines in the San Juan mountains and worked many years in engineering and construction. He was active in environmental remediation and was a member of the Animas River Stakeholders Group. He was also a member of Durango American Legion Post 28.
Ray is survived by his siblings John H. Ferguson, Claire (Ferguson) Bennett, Alice Ferguson, nephews John S. Bennett, Scott Bennett, Chris Bennett, Shawn Kozlowski, Clifford Ferguson, niece Andria (Bennett) Hudspeth, grand nephews Brandon Hudspeth, Jordan Hudspeth and Chandler Bennett. Ray is preceded in death by his mother Gladys Ferguson and father John Ferguson, Jr. Ray will be remembered as a person who was curious and was always trying to find the answers to everything. He was stubbornly loyal to his country, Scottish heritage, family and friends. A memorial service will be held in Durango in late spring or early summer.
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Ray, just like with Dave Watkins, we were friends and neighbors from Needham to DHS, to college and beyond. I vividly remember all the football games in my parents' back yard, just a block from your house. My ex-wife still remembers the night we spent in Francisco's in 1985, along with Jim Lloyd and his wife. We had a lot of fun together, old friend.
Hope you're now with your gracious parents, John and Gladys. Your mom guided us all lovingly through elementary school at Needham.
Yours in Christ, Charlie Stilwell
February 13, 2018
Ray,
Old buddy,we knew each other from the time we were little kids at Needham School. I remember all the years we played Old Timers baseball..never on the same team. You were always a catcher and always made a remark when I came to bat and I always kicked dirt on your shoes. Every at bat
You were a right guy Ray. Enjoyed Our phone calls those last
days in Hospice.
Rest Well My Friend
David Watkins,
DHS 66
David Watkins
February 10, 2018
Uncle Ray - You taught me a lot when I was just a kid and I'll always remember your unique sense of humor. You will be sorely missed.
Cliff Ferguson
January 26, 2018
I remember Ray for his diverse intellect, quiet intensity and fierce sense of pride...
Bruce Milton
January 24, 2018
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