Clifford “Cliff” Jack Ferguson

FERGUSON: Clifford “Cliff” Jack Ferguson passed away peacefully at Battleford District Care Centre on February 25, 2024, at the age of 69 years. Cliff was born to Jack and Helen (Kraft) Ferguson June 10, 1954 in Lashburn, SK. Cliff is survived by: his spouse of 27 years, Rosemarie Schlekewy; daughter, Amanda (Stacey) Derksen; grandson, Charlie of Hay Lakes, AB; son, Adam (Anji) Ferguson; granddaughter, Lynn of Edmonton, AB; son, Brett Ferguson of Edmonton, AB; siblings, Richard (Birthe) Ferguson of Lloydminster, AB, Evelyn Herle of Wetaskiwin, AB, Judy Tennant (Rick LeGrow) of Markdale, ON, Norma (Dave) Haines of Beaumont, AB; aunt, Vi (Kraft) Bradley of Lloydminster, AB and Verna (Kraft) Collinge of Lloydminster, AB; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; step mom, Betty Ferguson of Vermilion, AB; four step sisters and four step brothers and their families; Rosemarie’s family, five sisters, two brothers, one brother-in-law and their families. Cliff was predeceased by: parents, Jack (2007) and Helen (1987) Ferguson; brother, Howard (1996); brother-in-law, Dan Herle; his grandparents, Archie and Alberta (Millhouse) Ferguson and Albert and Mary Kraft; aunts, Adeline (Kraft) Art Sinclair and Jean (Ferguson) Hugh Gray; uncles, Allan Kraft and Harold Bradley; Rosemarie’s parents and one sister and one brother. Cliff went to school at Lashburn Public School and Lashburn High School from 1960-1972. He apprenticed as an electrician at Kondro Electric in Lloydminster and Skinner Electric Lashburn, SK. He attended Moose Jaw Technical Institute for his electrical classes from 1978 – 1982. He graduated Feb 2, 1982 as a Journeyman Electrician with an lnterprovincial Class. He spent many years working in the oilfield in the Provost area and raised his children for 16 years with his ex-wife, Terry. He moved to Lloydminster in 1997, met his new love, Rosemarie and spent the next 27 years working in and around the area in shop maintenance and electrical. In 2017, Cliff suffered a severe stroke that affected his short term memory. For the next seven years, Jubilee Home in Lloydminster and Battleford District Care Centre in Battleford, SK, became his new homes until his passing. He adapted well to his new homes and felt comfortable and safe there. Cliff was a member of Kiwanis Club and in Lloydminster German Heritage Society. He was community minded and enjoyed volunteering in several organizations in Provost and Lloydminster. When he moved to Lloydminster, he enjoyed giving a helping hand to neighbors and friends whenever needed. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood-working and gardening. His yard became his greatest joy, always keeping it in perfect shape. Cliff was a spiritual person and had great faith and enjoyed going to RC Mass at Jubilee Home & District Care Centre. He always ended his day with prayers. The Mass of Christian Burial for Cliff was conducted from St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, AB on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 10:30 AM. If you were unable to attend in person, you may view the live streaming of the service posted on McCaw Funeral Service website under Cliff’s obituary. Donations in memory of Cliff may be made to Kiwanis Club of Lloydminster, Battleford District Care Centre – Recreation Department or donor’s charity of choice. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. Card of Thanks The Ferguson family would like to thank all those who showed their support.