- Date Of Birth: April 20, 1934
- Date Of Death: July 9, 2022
- State: Idaho
Ella Lavina Ferguson (Whitlow) passed away with family by her side on July 9, 2022 in Boise, Idaho at the age of 88. Ella was born on April 20, 1934 in Weiser, Idaho to Floyd and Louise Whitlow. Ella had four siblings: Floyd, Dee, Marty and Kaye.
Ella spent her younger years in New Meadows, Idaho where she met the love of her life, Austin “Fergie” Ferguson. They were married in 1951 and had three children: Mike (Lynnette), Steve (Lynell), and Linda (Drew). The Ferguson family lived in Idaho until 1966 when they moved to the Washington coast for work. In 1971, the family moved to Hope, British Columbia where they lived until 1978. Ella enjoyed working in banking in Washington and Canada. In Hope, life was busy with raising a family, including many weekends spent at basketball games and tournaments.
In 2006, Ella moved to Idaho Falls to be closer to family.
In 2018, Ella moved back to her hometown of New Meadows and lived in the same neighborhood within sight of her childhood home.
Throughout Ella’s life, the most important thing to her was her family.
Ella was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Austin “Fergie” Ferguson, siblings Floyd, Marty, and Kaye, and cherished grandson Bradley Ferguson.
The family wishes to give a special thank you to Molly and Justine from St. Luke’s Hospice. The family would also like to thank Lori, Josie, Stephanie, Anne and the entire Edgewood Spring Creek Assisted Living staff in Boise for caring for Ella in her final days. Lastly, thank you to Dr. Jennifer Lewis from St. Luke’s McCall for her compassion and care for Ella.
