Vanda (Malone) Ferguson, 72, of Laramie, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. She was born July 1, 1948 in Laramie to John and Helen (Hill) Malone.
She grew up in Laramie and graduated from Laramie High School in 1966 and went on to graduate from the University of Wyoming in 1970. Vanda was a teacher for many years and worked for Big Brother and Big Sisters before retiring.
She loved to cross stitch and reading mysteries. She was active in 4H being the Cat Leader. Vanda was known as a mother to all.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and her brother and sister-in-law, Everette (Cheryl) Malone.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Ferguson of Laramie; her children, Lori Shuler (Sam) of Laramie, and Connie Bierman (John) of Laramie; her grandchildren, Alanna Bierman and Wyatt Shuler; and her sister-in-law, Marjorie Bridges of Laramie.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to Connie Bierman, account for Mom at UniWyo FCU.
So sorry to hear this. She was a lovely lady
Am so sorry for your loss.
Condolences Kind lady
So sorry to hear about Vanda's passing. I first met her in the early 1970s when she was working in the library and I was trying to find references for my master's degree. She got me through that experience before on-line searching was even thought of and I have always remembered her for that.
I am so saddened by the loss of a good friend. We grew up together as our mother's were best friends. Vonda taught me the difference between white milk and chocolate milk as you did need only white cow's white milk but you really did need chocolate cow's for that good chocolate milk. Lol And yes, I believed everyword. She was a very special lady and I'll miss her. Rest in peace Vonda, you are loved.
I can only imagine the orneriness that you all got into. She adored you!
Went to school with Vanda. Such a sweet lady. Hugs to all of her family
Vanda and I went to high school together and I often found myself sitting behind her in our alphabetized seating rows. I always looked forward to seeing her at the high school reunions where at the fiftieth reunion her talents were well used at the check-in desk and she greeted all with the smile and kindness that were her trademark. My sincere condolences to her grieving family and friends...and a kiss to heaven for Vanda.
After losing contact after high school I was fortunate to become reacquainted with Vanda during planning for our 50 year class reunion. She volunteered for the task of greeting and registering attendees as they arrived. She became a Facebook friend and never failed to send me a message when she heard something about the latest Longmire book coming out. I treasure these memories of a truly kind lady.
My sincerest sympathy on the passing of your mom. A sweeter person did not exist. From grade school through high school, Vanda was always the go to person. Her smile and gentle heart made her a friend in so many circles that she carried into her adulthood. She will be missed so much. My life is better for having known her. God truly has a new angel.
She was such a nice lady.
Our sincere condolences to the Ferguson and Malone families. Vanda will remain in many memories from our school days together. She was a very kind and patient young woman and cultivated that kindness into her elder years. We are very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. She truly left an impression on all she crossed paths with.
There will never be enough words to explain what losing Aunt Vanda feels like but we hope with all our hearts that she is free and happy as can be.
Vanda was such a sweet and loving person. Always a smile and a kind word. Our deepest sympathy to Larry & the girls and all who loved her. She will always be missed.