Ward W. Ferguson, age 80 of Zimmerman, slipped from the loving arms of his wife, Marva, into the loving arms of the Father, peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at home.

Ward was a graduate of Marshall High School and Dunwoody Institute.  He was a master plumber and raised purebred champion Arabian horses, which he loved painting portraits of for family and friends.  His grandchildren called him "The Great One" because of his capacity to love and sense of adventure.  He was affectionately referred to by his great-grandchildren as "PaPa HeeHaw."

In addition to his parents, Ward and Beverly (Rochette) Ferguson, Ward was preceded in death by grandchildren, Reid Winton Ferguson and Megan Tate; brother, Lee Ferguson; sisters, Janelle Buchman and Karen Timm; brothers-in-law, Dr. Richard Trumble and Dick Timm.  He is survived by his loving wife, Marva Jean; children, Troy (Kathryn) Ferguson, Cherice (Michael) Gross, Karleen (Bill) Favreau, Heather Ferguson (Scott Swanson), and Erin (Chad) Smith; grandchildren, Tayler (Dustin) Guinn, Whitney Ferguson (fiance Nathan Nowariak), Mallory (Daniel) Dingmann, Evan Gross, Holly Frenzel (Michael Barrett), Eric Frenzel, and Alexis Smith; great-grandchildren, Samantha and Madeline Dingmann, Isaac and Weston Guinn, Riley and Shayla Fuchs; brothers-in-law, Dr. Robert (Ann) Trumble, Kenneth Trumble, and Edward Buchman; sisters-in-law, LuAnn Trumble and Carol Ferguson.

A Celebration of Ward's life will be held at a later date.  Details will be announced.

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home of Anoka (763) 421-0220