Russell Lynn Ferguson

condition on Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 in San Antonio, at Methodist Texsan Hospital. He was

born December 14th, 1955, in Dodge City, Kansas to Ralph R. and Arzella M. (Thompson)

Ferguson. He served in the Army for a short time and was honorably discharged due to his

heart condition.

Russell was interested as a young teenager in auto mechanics, he could repair or fix any

issues on nearly any engine. He continued that work until his death. He was sought after by

his customers knowing he was a trusted technician. Russell was also looked up to as a teacher

and a mentor for younger technicians seeking a career in the auto industry. His teaching

methods were in a way that he provided life lessons about mistakes being made. He was often

quoted by his apprentices “Your job is to make mistakes, and my job is to fix them”. That legacy

will continue on with his apprentices, as they will pass down his wisdom to the next generation

and they continue to teach others, and so forth. His passion for creating his own protege was

accomplished, and will continue on preceding his death.

He was brought up going to church and later in life accepted the Lord as his personal savior.

He grew up being called Rusty unless he was being ornery then his full name was heard. He

enjoyed vacations with his family going to Colorado, Idaho, Vermont and usually taking the

family pet whom he adored. He would leave his home state of Kansas and move to Colorado

during his 20’s where he began his career working for Nissan. From Colorado he moved to

Texas in 1985 where he resided until his death.

It was in Texas he met the love of his life, Karen Budd, and her young children, where

they became a family and enjoyed life. They would go to the beach and spend hours enjoying

the outdoors. Russell particularly was good at barbecuing various meats. Russell’s dad craved his

son’s BBQ often saying “let’s go to Texas and see Russ.” Russell enjoyed working in his

shop where many projects were built and cars rebuilt. There were numerous family gatherings

celebrating holidays and life’s accomplishments. He will be missed by all his loved ones and

remembered as a hard worker.

Russell is survived by his significant other Karen Budd of Hondo, TX. Daughters: Erica

Ferguson of Overland Park, KS, Rebecca Reddell of Thornton, CO, Brandi Budd of San

Antonio, TX. Son: Eric Budd of Victoria, Australia. Son in law Roel Quintero of San Antonio, TX, Daughter in law Kirsty Budd of Victoria, Australia.

Grandchildren: Matthew Ferguson, Makayla Ferguson, Brooklyn Hawthorne,Tristan Budd,

Michael Budd, Addison Budd, and Skye Quintero. His mother, Arzella M. Ferguson of Overland Park, KS, his brother Michael (Linnette) Ferguson of Independence, MO., sister, Carol Ann (Dennis) Yeamans of Linn Valley, KS.: and numerous extended family, nieces, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph R. Ferguson of Overland Park, Kansas.