FERGUSON: Dr. John Stener Ferguson Ph.D. (Psychology), M.Ed. (Administration and Evaluation of Adult Education Programs), B.Ed.; B.A.; I.C.I.A. (Accounting Degree) of Rapid City, Manitoba passed away Thursday evening, October 21st, 1999 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Dr. Ferguson was predeceased by his parents, John Dan Ferguson and Lilian Irene Ferguson. He leaves behind his beloved partner of many years Doreen Bagnall; his greatly loved "Polly Cat"; his children: Georgena Margaret (Randall) Ferguson, Vivian Sandra (Kevin) Shin and her daughters Olivia and Caliea, John Dan (Bette and her daughter Regan) Ferguson, Ian James (Kirsten) Ferguson, Sean Alastair (Cheryl) Ferguson and their children Aiden and Brynne, William Stener (Terumi) Ferguson and their son Alexander, Lorna Joan Ferguson and her daughter Barbara, Darla Jean (Michael) Ferguson and her son Sam; Carol (Wes) Burney (Doreen's daughter and one he treated as his own); as well as his sister Priscilla (Steve) Lazaruk. He also leaves behind a great many other relatives in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Nantucket Island in the United States; in addition to the many friends in whose company he's delighted and found wonderful comfort. Dr. Ferguson was considered an expert in anthropogical, psychological, and sociological research. He has presented major papers in Montreal, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany, and other parts of the world, as well as having established literacy programs in Saskatchewan and Jamaica. He guest lectured at McGill University, Montreal; Oyama University, Japan; University of Winnipeg and Manitoba and the prestigious Peabody College in the United States. Dr. Ferguson wrote university textbooks such as "Principles and Practices of Adult Education", and he also wrote the delightful childrens book "Grandpa's Cat". He wrote several syndicated newspaper columns of special and general interest. He has had articles published on such topics as community development, administration, psychology, sociology and anthropology. He also hosted his own Brandon based Access 12 program "In Conversation with John Ferguson". Of late, Dr. Ferguson had been fulfilling the duties of a Marriage Commissionaire of Manitoba. UNESCO acknowledged his contribution to the world by naming him one of the world's great educators. The Government of Canada also recognized him for his work with program development, management and evaluation. Over the years Dr. Ferguson has been a publisher and consultant, a Director for the Company of Young Canadians, a Superintendent of Adult Education for the Province of Saskatchewan, Indian Affairs Branch, a Director of the Center of Degree Studies. He has taught Elementary School, Junior High School, and High School and held professional certification in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. He also held positions at the Universities of Regina, Saskatchewan and Brandon, Manitoba. In his retirement years he served on several municipal boards and bodies. To name a few: he was a councillor for the town of Rapid City and held a position on the Regional Health Committee. In addition, Dr. Ferguson developed the psycholinguistic instrument known as the Ferguson Test of Role Perception, the Gordon Vocabulary Test and the Miller Math Test. Perhaps his greatest achievement will only be known by those who knew him well, and as we all know, "he made us laugh". He was a warrior poet...a rare and wonderful human being. Lover, father, brother, teacher, writer, confidant, leader, advocate and friend...John will be deeply missed by all who had the honour and privilege of knowing and loving him. Ceremony to celebrate Dr. Ferguson's life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on October 30, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in memory of Dr. Ferguson may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.