Carol Ann Ferguson
March 25, 1941 - April 24, 2008
Obituary
Carol Ann Hibberd Ferguson was the daughter of John and Hazel Borger Hibberd. She was born on March 25, 1941 in Highland Park, MI. Her passing was on April 24, 2008.Carol had an older Sister, Donna Christel deceased and a Brother, Bert Hibberd of Warren, Michigan.John Hibberd died when Carol was about 12 years of age. Her Mother, Hazel, then married Peter Kalich.Carol attended Bush Elementary and Centerline High School. After Graduation in 1959, she met her future Husband, Robert E. Ferguson when they were in the Wedding Party of Robert’s Brother Donald, as Best Man and Maid of Honor. Plans were made for Carol’s and Robert’s Wedding in 1960 but had to wait while Robert went to Seattle Washington for employment. They were married in the First Presbyterian Church in Warren, MI. on June 17, 1961.Carol gave birth to Daughter Dawn, August 11, 1962 at Highline Hospital, Seattle. Then Robert’s employer decided to move them to New Orleans, Louisiana. While there, Daughter Rene’ came along on May 24, 1964. After about five and half years, Carol was happy when the Company again moved them back to the Seattle Area. Carol and Robert decided to settle in Auburn, WA. Then Daughter Jeanette appeared at the new residence on October 23, 1969. Carol worked for a few years in the early ’80s for Upjohn Health Care as a Secretary. Although she enjoyed the work, she decided to devote her time to the family. Over the years she enjoyed Bingo, Bowling, Bingo, Camping, Bingo, travel to visit relatives, Bingo and other social activities. Carol’s favorite thought was ‘If there is no BINGO in heaven, she was not going.’ Carol was happiest, when not playing Bingo, when any of her daughters would ask her to watch the Grand Children. She took great pride in each one of the nine Grand Children. Steven McDaniel was the first one. Carol was very happy when Grand Daughter Crystal McDaniel was born. Carol now had a girl to by presents for. There were so many Nephews and no Nieces. Ben McDaniel was next then Jeanae McDaniel was the last of Dawn’s Children. Rene Miller presented to Carol, Matthew, Elliott and Mason. Jeanette added to the heavily male mix, Alex and Damon. All was not lost. Crystal Clarkson presented Great Grand Daughters Zoe Clarkson and Precious Clarkson. Starting at the end of May 2008 when Carol broke her left Femur while she was visiting Dawn and the Great Grand Daughters, things started to go downhill. She spent a week in the hospital and a month and a half in rehabilitation. She got home to Seattle in mid July, started physical therapy and was using just a cane by the end of August. Things turn bad in early September when the weaken bone broke again as she was taking a step into the house. About another week in a hospital and month and a half in rehab then therapy again. Two breaks on the same bone turned out to not be a good sign. Her overall health had not improved after two more times in a hospital for other problems. As things turned out, she passed away from complications from her Diabetes and infections of other areas.She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
I had never met Carol but I do know her daughter Dawn and her family. Dawn I am so sorry for your loss. May the love and peace of God comfort you and be with you and your family.
The Lord has been so good to bring such a precious one as Carol into our midst. She will certainly be missed among us on Earth. But, boy what a reunion we’ll have in Heaven!
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time of greiving. It was a joy to have met Carol on her visits to Texas. May God bless you with His comfort and grace.
Carol’s daughter – Dawn – and I have been friends for many, many years. I had the chance to meet and spend holidays with her family and parents. At one time, I had no family here. I knew if I had an issue that I could call Carol and talk with her. Carol will be missed definately. My prayers are with all of your family.
She was a sweet person. She was in the wedding party at my first marriage.
She will be missed.
Don Ferguson Brother-in-law
She is on my mind more often than not. I remember the great times we had at bingo and at the casino. When she came over to my mom’s home to visit we would play “Oh Sh _ _”. My mom and I would enjoy those times together with her. She was my mom’s best friend and even though she was not blood related, to me she will always be my aunt. I have known her since I was born and “aunt” is what I have always called her. She is greatly missed by all of us. And I will look forward to seeing her again someday in heaven. Because I know she is up there playing bingo and waiting for us to join her. I love you aunt carol. Xoxo