Everett Ferguson

Everett L. Ferguson, 84, of Davenport, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026 with his family by his side at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.

A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm. Private burial will take place at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Everett was born on April 5, 1942, in La Harpe, Illinois, the son of Walter and Ruby (Woods) Ferguson. He graduated from Galesburg High School with the 1960 class, where he was a multi-sport athlete. In November 1960, Everett enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving four years in Memphis, Tennessee and Jacksonville, Florida. 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Sylvia “Susie” Buck, in Galesburg, Illinois just recently celebrating their 65th wedding Anniversary

Everett began his insurance career with National Life and Accident, where he worked for 10 years before relocating to Davenport, Iowa, to start his Agency career with State Farm Insurance. He dedicated 37 years to State Farm and his customers before retiring in 2011. He had an uncanny ability managing his Agency and he did so with grace.

Outside of work, Everett had many interests and passions. He was a talented chef who enjoyed cooking, and those closest to him enjoyed his homemade pasta sauce, salsa and countless holiday celebrations. His favorite weekend activity was attending the Farmers Market where he thoroughly looked forward to buying his favorite fresh fruits, vegetables and his beloved, rhubarb pie.

Everett and Susie enjoyed traveling and made it to several countries, including France, Spain and Italy. They especially cherished their annual trip to Panama City Beach, Florida, where Everett loved walking on the beach and spending time with the snowbirds from Canada and Indiana. He also enjoyed watching the Indiana Fever, Iowa Hawkeyes and the Chicago Cubs. Everett and Sue loved staying busy and took great pride in serving as Master of Ceremonies and organizing their Galesburg High School Reunions with lifelong friends.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Sue; sons, David Ferguson and Jon (Lori) Ferguson; a daughter-in-law, Anne Ferguson; grandchildren, Lindsay (Kyle) Nicholson, Stephen (Aubrie) Ferguson, Griffin Ferguson, Laine Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Brock, Knox, Bennett, Smith, Shephard, and Hannah Joy; stepbrother, Chuck Allen; and special friends, Joe Combs, Faith Keeney, and Joy Irons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Jeff Ferguson; siblings, Steve Ferguson, Judy McGriff, and Linda Dawdy; and several aunts and uncles.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice house for the affectionate care and compassion they showed Everett in his time there and to Dr. Satti for his care.