Donald J. Ferguson

Don Ferguson was born in Bakersfield, CA on June 5, 1936 to Una Lee Forrester and Jack W. Ferguson and passed away on March 27, 2021 in Boerne, TX. Don joined the Air Force in 1954. After basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, he completed Security Police training and was stationed at Medina Base in San Antonio. While stationed at Medina Base, he met and married Shirley Artz. During his 26 years of active duty, he was also stationed in Alaska; Abilene, TX; the Philippines; Minot, ND; and Thailand. He retired from active duty while stationed at USAF Security Service, Kelly AFB in San Antonio. He always said the highlight of his Air Force career was being stationed at Clark Air Base in 1973 when the POW's from the Vietnam War were released. At that time, he was in charge of security on the flight line.

After retiring from the Air Force in 1980, Don was employed at St Mary's University in San Antonio for 20 years where he was Superintendent of Grounds until his retirement in 2000.

Don loved landscaping and keeping his yard in pristine condition, gardening and traveling, especially to Port Aransas, where he spent many hours relaxing and walking the beach. He was an avid reader and a life long learner of history and science.

Don is preceded in death by his parents; step-dad and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 63 years; daughter and son-in-law, Sheri and Gordon Howell of Frisco, TX, and twin grandchildren, Garrett and Madison, along with numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Don, with full military honors, is scheduled for Monday, April 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park and Funeral Home at 1701 Austin Hwy. San Antonio, TX.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Wounded Warriors, American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association or the charity of your choice.