Ivan Otto Ferguson, 94, passed away peacefully Oct. 19, 2019 at Woodside Village, Valley Memorial Homes in Grand Forks.

Ivan was born Aug. 22, 1925 in Litchfield, Nebraska to the late Otto and Alta (Morgan) Ferguson. In 1941 he joined the Navy and served as a communications technician in the Pacific through WWII.  Following his service he met Thelma Topp, in Huron, SD, and they were married in 1948. He was called back into duty and once again served in the Korean Conflict.  Ivan became an LPA, and they moved to Minneapolis where he worked as a bank examiner. Later they moved to East Grand Forks where he opened his own accounting practice and ran it for many years until retirement.

Mr. Ferguson had a passion for ham radio and was a member of the Forx Amateur Radio Club for many years even chasing tornados to help report for the weather service and working with the city during emergencies, including the '97 flood. Ivan and his family were very active members of Mendenhall Presbyterian Church serving on a variety of committees.

He is survived by his daughter Marcia Ferguson, Sierra Vista, AZ, his son Stanley and Lisa (Flaat) Ferguson, Fargo, a very special friend Louise Nord, and many other friends in the community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma (2004), and his parents.

Visitation: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Valley Senior Living, 4000 24th Ave S. Grand Forks from 4 - 6 pm.

He has bequeathed his body to UND Medical School, so there will not be a memorial service.