Carl… Dad… Pops! – Video

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12-06-2012 21:48 Carl Frederick Ferguson September 25, 1950 -- June 13, 2011 Carl Frederick Ferguson, loving father and husband, known for his heart of gold, willingness to help others, compassionate, giving and a fighting spirit, died of complications relating to a liver transplant and exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam, on June 13, 2011. Carl suffered numerous setbacks but never gave up the fight. Doctors at UCSD Medical Center were amazed by his resiliency. Carl was born in North Kingston, Rhode Island on September 25, 1950 to Carl William and Doris Flora Ferguson. The family moved to San Diego during his childhood. Carl was a Vietnam Veteran of the 11th Armored Cav (Army). He served 1969-1970, was wounded in action and received an honorable discharge. He worked as a tile setter in the late 1970's before starting his own tile business in the early 1980's. Carl eventually branched into other areas of construction, ultimately becoming a project manager for large construction projects. Carl's specialty became church construction. He personally oversaw the rebuilding of St John's Episcopal Church after it was destroyed in a 1994 arson fire. Following the fire Carl built a temporary church in 40-days where services were held until the permanent church was completed. Carl built the church to honor the memory of his Father-in-law, the Reverend Gerald Holmes Graves, who served as priest of St. Johns from 1970-1987. Other notable projects include Trabuco Presbyterian Church, The Stingaree ...

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