Ian Thomas Ferguson

On Friday, June 14, 2024, Ian Thomas Ferguson of Derwood, MD, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 59. Ian grew up in Potomac, MD and attended St. John's College High School and Catholic University of America, with a degree in Architecture.

Ian loved the art of creating things with his hands and later changed careers from architecture to cooking, where he found his greatest enjoyment. He loved going to restaurants with his friends and family and trying new food and creating magical eating experiences for others. Ian was always up for a talk about politics, Liverpool soccer, or recipes. His favorite pastime, though, was attending his daughters' swim and soccer events throughout grade school, high school, and college. He especially loved being involved in summer swim team, where he volunteered as lane timer or stroke and turn judge, and later served as swim club president.

Ian is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lindsey Hissong Ferguson, and their two daughters, Samantha Ferguson of Derwood, MD, and Ashleigh Gilroy of Manhattan Beach, CA, his son in law Ryan Gilroy, and granddaughter Piper Gilroy

He is further survived by his mother Maureen Ferguson of Rockville, MD, his father Jim Ferguson of Austin, TX, and his sisters Suzanne Ferguson of Bethesda, MD, Kathy Ferguson of Eagle, CO, and brothers Tony Ferguson of Boulder, CO and Joe Ferguson of Evanston, IL.

Celebration of Life: Argyle Country Club 14600 Argyle Club Road

Silver Spring, MD 20906

Please join us in remembering Ian with a Celebration of Life party on July 13, 2024 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Please come prepared to share your favorite memories and funny stories to celebrate a legacy. A memory jar will also be set up for those who wish to share their favorite memories of him in writing. In staying with the celebratory theme, we invite you to wear something bright and colorful as we raise a glass (or three) to the best man we know. Food and beverages will be served.

In lieu of giving flowers, the family invites you to consider supporting one of the following charities, if you wish.

Cystic Fibrosis FoundationCancer Immunotherapy ResearchD.C. Central Kitchen