BORN

1942

DIED

2012

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Karlo-Libby Funeral Home

5000 Everhard Road NW

Canton, Ohio

Rowena Ferguson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 16, 2012.

Rowena Ferguson, age 70, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012. She was born in Alliance, OH to Robert and Betty (Deckerd) Kimes on April 5, 1942. She had a passion for gardening, traveling to Las Vegas, spending time with family and grandchildren, shopping, road trips, the beach and her 50 plus years of playing cards with her close friends. Rowena also was an active participant in Relay For Life walks.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Donald Ferguson. Rowena is survived by her daughter, Laura Boiarski; son, Todd (Cindy McKeever) Ferguson; daughter, Kelly (Lance) Wilkinson; grandchildren, Tyler and Courtney Boiarski and Beau and Brooke Wilkinson; great-grandchild on the way, Eliana Boiarski; sisters, Bonnie (Jim) Grimes and Cindy (John) Battershell; Brothers Ron (Carol) Kimes and Steve (Jane) Kimes; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends may call on Sunday, November 18, 2012 from 1-4 p.m. at Karlo-Libby Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Kenneth Ferguson conducting. Burial will follow in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Relay For Life.

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December 14, 2012

Todd

It's been one month since you've passed and I still miss you so much and I think about you all the time. Thank you for all that we did together and all the times you were there for me when I needed you. I'm so lucky and blessed to have had a mother, and a friend, like you. I'll never forget you Mom.

November 20, 2012

Derek and Patty Stalder

Laura,
Derek and I are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers

November 18, 2012

Kelly and family...We are so sorry for your loss. Keep each memory close to your heart and cherish them always!
Matt,Rhonda,Garrett,Taylor and Blake Robbins

November 18, 2012

Nick and Mary Mihiylov

Laura, How sorry we are to hear about your Mother's passing. Sending prayers and love,

November 18, 2012

Tony & Dana Zaratsian

Kelly,

Tony and I were so saddened to hear of your mother's passing. May beautiful memories sustain you and comfort you during this difficult time. All God's blessings . . .

November 18, 2012

Marilyn Yoder

Laura, you and your family are in my thoughts as you go through this journey of grief. Love and prayers.

November 17, 2012

Rowena and I have been friends since the first grade in a two-room school house on Bayton Street, and our friendship continued through Washington Township and our senior year at Alliance High School. She will certainly be missed.
Karen Sandi (Sun City, Arizona)

November 17, 2012

Scott Kimes

Todd, Laura and Kelly- So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Scott and Amy

November 17, 2012

WE ARE S SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM'S PASSING WE KNOW SHE WAS A SUPER WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER AUNT AND FRIEND. PLEASE KNOW OUR PRAYERS, HEARTS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME. SINCERELY JEFF, BECKY KAYLI, LAUREN AND MADELYNNE BATTERSHELL

November 17, 2012

Gwen Herrera

Laura, Kelly and Todd, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories at your house with your mom. She was a wonderful person and like a mother to me back in the day. May God bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow. Love you all!! Gwen(y)

November 17, 2012

Leslie Redleski-Mankens

It is never easy to lose a parent. I have lovely memories of her. Her laugh, her style, her beautiful home. The roses she grew. (the beetles) And that hairdryer she had in the basement (where we played) that was scary looking, from her hairdresser days. Ya' know she was my hairdresser mentor.
She seemed as if she did enjoy her life and her family. ( Even when you and Todd rolled a bowling ball down the bedroom steps and it smacked into the toilet and it broke!) Wasn't someone sitting on it at the time?
She didn't seem all "thaat" mad!
Death brings life, to those who go, and even to those who remain.
I have thought of you often over the years. Wondering how you are, what life has blessed you with.
Her life is to be celebrated. And her legacy is you.
With love,

November 17, 2012

It is never easy to lose a parent. I have some of the loveliest memories of her. Her laugh, her style and her beautiful home. The roses she grew on Cloister. (and all the dang beetles)
She seemed as if she did enjoy her life and was blessed with her family.
The picture of your mom and dad surely took me back in time.
I think of you all. Wonder how you are doing, what life has given you.
Death brings life, new life for those who go and those who stay.
Love and Hugs to you all,
Leslie (Redleski) Menkens
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

November 16, 2012

Jim Scaife

God Bless Laura/Family. That is where my calling hours are and where our family will be buried. I had Barb Gullace Pre-Plan everything. I still pay the Funeral home for casket($6,500) Donnie and Buddy send there love. I'll see you for calling hours. Jimmy

November 16, 2012

Bill and Mary Bernower

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the Kimes family in the loss of Rowena.

November 16, 2012

Holly Woodyard

Kelly and family,
Deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was one of my sweetest patients.

November 16, 2012

Victor Colaianni

Todd, Laura, Kelly:
Great memories of your mom in the "old" neighborhood off of 47th / 48th St and Cloister Ave.

Sympathies to all of you.

November 16, 2012

Bob, Adele & Fletcher

Kelly, Laura and Todd

Bob and I are so sorry to hear about your mom. "together again" is perfect! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Celebrate her!! Hugs and love...

November 16, 2012

Dear Todd, Laura and Kelly -
May memories comfort you, your friends sustain you, and your faith uphold you.

Our thoughts are with you,
Robin & John McKeever
Cape Coral, FL

November 16, 2012

Laura

I will always love you...miss you already xo

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