DONALD WARREN FERGUSON

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

• I am shocked and saddened by Don's passing. I had no idea he was unwell. We had lost touch over the last little while and I was planning on meeting him for coffee like we always did to discuss our lives and new ideas about things. He was a good friend and helped me through a tough time in my life. I am sad I will never get to hear his upbeat cheery voice again. My love and condolences to Nancy and Don's children. Teresa - Posted by: Teresa Wittig (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2014

• I met Don when he was giving one of his many presentations on Osteoporosis. He was my inspiration to get involved as a volunteer at the Manitoba Chapter of Osteoporosis. We crossed paths many times over our years. He was a great person and will be missed by many people in the community as well as his family. - Posted by: Lawrie McCaffrey (Friend) on: Aug 22, 2014

• Our sincere condolences to Nancy and the family. I met Don in the Air Force and we served together primarily as pilots at Comox, BC, circa 1973-1976. Several years later we reconnected in Winnipeg and shared many dinners and evenings solving the greater problems of our times with Don & Nancy and Ed & Suzanne. We also crossed paths with Don at many FSNA gatherings where Don was recognized and highly respected as a volunteer worker, organizer and advocate in that organization. Don was known to take up the golf clubs on rare occasions and while he could hit the ball a mile he frequently had directional problems so it was not his favourite pastime. He was more inclined to be a steady worker type in his retirement years, where he quietly went about all his duties in a most capable, professional and effective manner, just as he had done throughout his career in the Air Force. So long old friend. You will be missed but we shall meet again. In the meantime "throw a nickel on the grass, ......." - Posted by: Orv & Linda Malcomson (Old flying mates and friends) on: Aug 20, 2014

• I met Don through Ed Leask. Don was my navigator twice as we flew an air rally out of Lyncrest Airport. The last time we were together was on 9/11 as we were preparing to fly to Fargo that same morning and had to cancel as all flying was halted that fateful morning. We also worked together helping Ed harvest his crop a number of years ago. I remember Don as a quiet sincere gentleman. Sincere condolences to Nancy and her family. Al Hein friend. - Posted by: Al Hein (friend) on: Aug 20, 2014

• Don was a great networking friend. I have his book and will cherish it even more. Always willing to help. He shall be missed. Posted by Darlene Savage on August 19, 2014 - Posted by: Darlene Savage (Friend in Networking) on: Aug 19, 2014

• I first met Don in January 1973. Both of us had been posted to 409 Squadron in Comox, BC. Our families stayed in the same motel for several weeks until we bought our homes. The friendship between our families has continued to this day. After I had retired from the Regular Air force and returned to running the family farm near Winnipeg, Don eventually became my part-time farm hand. All those old piloting skills came in handy while harrowing, swathing and driving the grain truck! Don loved working on the farm. He was happy to drive the John Deere 4440 tractor until it ran out of gas, which by the way happened twice! Don made a point of excelling at whatever he did. During his military career he was a Navigator, Pilot, Weapons Controller, Recruiting Officer and held a position at the Directorate of Aviation Medicine in Toronto. After his military career, Don worked for a local credit union as a computer specialist, and had several small business ventures including a Snap-On Tool dealership. He was the editor of the newsletter for the Winnipeg chapter of the National Association of Federal Retirees. He also volunteered for Osteoporosis Canada. Many people (including prison inmates) have gained valuable insight into the disease of osteoporosis from Don’s presentations. Don was always a quiet, low-key guy who would not want to be in the limelight. He certainly should be recognized for his honesty, courage and unfailing commitment to whatever jobs or tasks he chose. Farewell my friend. You are now free to fly as high and far as you want without having to check for gas in the tank. Ed Leask - Posted by: Ed Leask (Friend) on: Aug 19, 2014

• My condolences to the Ferguson family. Don was my "go to/get things done" guy. In our relationship through the FSNA I got to know and respect his opinion and his guidance. He truly did make a difference. - Posted by: N. Peter Cliche (Friend ) on: Aug 19, 2014

• What a shock and so sad. I will miss the many times we had coffee together and discussed so many different topics. I admired his dedication to writing a book on financial investing and the many hours he spent researching and editing the content. In the past number of years Don was a true friend and I will miss him greatly. Ann if you could you please contact me I would greatly appreciate it. My cell number is 781-8066. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. - Posted by: Russ Loewen (Friend) on: Aug 19, 2014