Gloria Ferguson

GLORIA G. TALAMANTEZ FERGUSON Click here to view a video of Gloria's Life AMMON, ID -- Gloria G. Talamantez Ferguson, 67, of Ammon, died December 27, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born January 28, 1940, in Brackettville, Texas, to Babe Octivano Talamantez and Mary Eleanor Galvin Talamantez. She grew up and attended schools in Shelley. Before settling in Idaho Falls for most of her life, she lived in Takama, Nebraska, and Shelley, Idaho. She married Duane Robinson. Their union produced four children. She and Duane were later divorced. She married Larry Ferguson. Together they had two children. Gloria and Larry divorced. In 1983 she married Jim Jockumson in Idaho Falls. They later divorced. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and worked at SOS Transportation, owned by her son Randy Robinson. She was also affiliated with the Eagles Lodge and served her community as a Foster Parent. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but she loved all religions. Gloria enjoyed cooking, puzzle books, crossword puzzles, listening to music, singing, and dancing. Her entertainment was winning at Fort Hall, Wendover, and Jackpot. She was a very lucky lady. She enjoyed telling her kids and grandkids wonderful stories, and taking long road trips. Most of all, she had a selfless heart. Survivors include: Son: Randy (Claudia) Robinson, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Lisa (Tony) Citelli, Kuna, ID Daughter: Corrina Huskinson, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Larry Ferguson, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Dick Talamantez, Layton, UT Brother: Bob Talamantez, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Roland Talamantez, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Larry Talamantez, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Yvonne Pierce, Layton, UT Sister: Soela Lewis, Kaysville, UT Sister: Josie Craig, Idaho Falls, ID Best Friend who was like a Sister: Carol Fouts, Idaho Falls, ID 15 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Lewis Robinson, a daughter, Donna Robinson, and two brothers, Alfred and Homer Talamantez. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, with Kevin Croft, a counselor in the Ammon LDS 5th Ward Bishopric, officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday for one hour prior to services, both at Wood East Side. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Cindy Elliott Barnes Randy, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. May you find peace in your heart that she is with God now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jessica Goldsmith (Webb) jjgolldsmith3@yahoo.com I just wanted to say that I am very sorry. Aunt Gloria was a wonderful women she will be missed greatly. She will never be forgotten. Jayne & Marcus Taylor Lisa, Corrina, Randy, and Larry, We are both sad that we can't be there to be a shoulder to lean on. May the spirit of strength be with you. Loretta Jenson jensonl23@hotmail.com Randy & Family, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I pray that our Father in Heaven will bless you with the strength and comfort that you need at this time. Terri Johnson terrij@q.com This is for the family of Gloria...I am so sorry for your loss. She will forever be in our hearts...God Bless all of you...She touched a lot of hearts. Mike & Laura Tracy a&mgarage@ida.net We were saddened to hear that Gloria had passed on. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.