Obituary of Wayne Ferguson

Wayne Ferguson, age 70 passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 in his Post Falls home due to complications associated with dementia. He was born September 4, 1951, to Doyle and Irene Ferguson in Lewiston. He grew up on Indian Ranch near Nisqually John by the Snake River. He graduated from Clarkston High School in 1970, during which time he was a Sargent in the R.O.T.C. He married Karla Feucht on June 1, 1974 in Lewiston where they had two children – Malinda and Kyle. They later divorced in 1991. Wayne worked for the State of Idaho Transportation Department, District 2 for 42 years. He was on the striping and signing crew, and plowed snow during the winter months. He married Frederika (Rika) May on May 16, 1994 in Lewiston. They moved to Post Falls after his retirement in 2015. Wayne always enjoyed his family, square dancing, and gardening. He started dancing with the Square Devils in 1973, and later joined the Odd-n-Ends. He continued dancing for approximately 37 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Irene Ferguson. Survivors include his wife Rika; two sisters, Rose Vetter of Lewiston and Elizabeth (Liz) Patterson of Kendrick; two brothers, Dwight Ferguson of Lewiston and Scott Ferguson of Clarkston; his daughter, Malinda Becker of Hayden; his son Kyle Ferguson of Coeur d’Alene; stepdaughter, Cheryl Robeson of Arlington Texas; stepson Philip May of Spokane; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson (who brought him great joy for the last couple years of his life); plus various nieces, nephews, and cousins. We will be having a potluck in celebration of his life from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the Twin City Square & Round Dance Hall, 2130 5th Ave, Clarkston, WA.