JOE FERGUSON 1958 - 1986 PILOT PHX SLC DEN Joe Ferguson phoned 10/20/05 2:30pm He was a pilot 1958-86 at SLC PHX DEN. Joe will send money for FL NEWS. Joe is no relation to Matt Ferguson, another FL pilot We chatted about 20 minutes. -Jake Lamkins (10/20/05) Joe Ferguson phoned asking for info on Charlie Wiggs. He left a message and said he would call back later. Joe said they roomed together in PHX and he had lost touch. I emailed Joe back that I had no info but would post something at the FL Club. -Jake Lamkins (7/31/06) Joe sent a check for the Frontier newsletter with a note: "Hope I last long enough to enjoy the full years's worth. I'm doing o.k. actually. Just turned 74." -Jake Lamkins (10/10/06) Joe Ferguson running for U.S. Congress in Utah... (former CAL pilot)(former Frontier pilot) -Bonnie Dahl (1/24/08) Joe H. Ferguson Joe joined the John Birch Society in January of 1964 and is a Life Member. He has been a chapter leader and section leader and was an instructor at the Rocky Mountain Youth Meets Truth Camp. Joe has been a guest on many TV and radio programs and formerly wrote a column called 'On Course' for The Utah Independent. Joe was born and raised in Tyler, Texas. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1953 with a B.S. in Business Administration. During school breaks he flew crop dusters in Arizona and Texas. He then served three years in the United States Air Force as an officer and pilot. After his military service, he was a pilot for Frontier Airlines for 28 years and for Continental for 14 years. He is now retired and lives in Cedar Hills, Utah. Joe has been active in politics since 1964 and presently serves as chairman for his precinct for the Republican Party. He ran for United States Congress in 1976 in Utah and won the Republican nomination. http://votejoenpc.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=31 -Jake Lamkins (8/8/08) Joe Ferguson phoned for info on renewing his newsletter. Asked about Sid Shore again. Told him I had nothing new. He said he traced him back to the Dakotas and got some inclination he had died. I told him I would let him Know if I found out anything. He said he's 84 now and his insurance agent said 93% of his age group had died. -Jake Lamkins (10/27/15) I have unexpectedly come across what might be a treasure to someone. I discovered an article in it which was written about Joe Ferguson. Apparently he was involved in politics and his picture along with the article is there and in good shape. I have attached a copy of the first page. I thought you might know someone who would be interested in the paper - maybe Jake or someone with Frontier pilots assoc. In the article it states that he was a Frontier pilot. Let me know of anyone who might be interested in it and I will be glad to send it to them. -Marlene Jensen (3/25/16) Hey Jake, How is everything down yonder in Ar kin saw? Do you have a phone # for Bonnie Dahl and for Pete Lamkin? Are the catfish biting? -Joe Ferguson (6/9/21) Hey Joe, Bonnie is at bcdahl777@gmail.com and Pete is at pete722@peoplepc.com the last I heard. All's well here in Arkansaw & them cat's are waiting to be caught. -Jake Lamkins (6/10/16) Hey Jake, Here is a book that I have written on a very critical subject. The forces arrayed against Christianity are formidable. There is an insidious attack going on against Christianity here in America and it is coming from the most unlikely places. -Joe Ferguson (6/27/16) Hi Jake How's everything way down yonder in Arkansas? Do you have a contact for FAL pilot Gary Markham, age about 75? On another subject: I have just finished writing a book on attacks on Christianity. See below if you are interested in downloading a free copy. -Joe Ferguson (7/11/16) Hi Joe, The only thing I have on Gary is his postal address: Gary J. Markham in Arlington, TX 76017 and the attached posting at Facebook which may be a pic of him. Hope this helps. -Jake Lamkins (7/12/16) Joe phoned and we chatted awhile. He was looking for info on Elmer Burson and family. I told him I would research it and email him. He sounded good and strong and had attended the SLC Reunion. He will be 88 in Sep and said his wife took good care of him. -Jake Lamkins (7/5/19) Christmas Message 2019 From Joe and Carole Ferguson To our very special friend JAKE at this very special Christmas Season Carole and I are doing fairly well considering our ages. We are still in our home and we have wonderful neighbors. Life is good. Please accept our very best wishes for a Merry Holiday time and a Very Merry Christmas at this wonderful time of the year. Hey Jake MERRY CHRISTMAS I really appreciate all the work that you do in behalf of us old (some of us REAL old) Frontier guys. Hope you have a really Merry Christmas. -Joe Ferguson (12/15/19) Merry Christmas back at you Joe. Glad to hear you are well. Things are good here too. I hope 2020 is a great year for you. Jake (12/17/19) Hi Jake Here is a photo of FAL Captain Denton Dykes, seated, and me standing. Denton was flying S/O (flight engineer) at this time as he was over 60 and I was just starting my training for the same. That photo ws taken Oct 1991. Denton is seated. Denton flew SO from about 1989 to about 1994 I flew SO from Jan 1992 till about Sep 2000. -Joe Ferguson (4/29/20) Joe phoned and we chatted 28 minutes. He thought he called Pete Lamkin - I told him about Pete flying west. He didn't know about it. He sounded strong and not dis-oriented even though, he said, he will be 90 come Sep 1. He said Bobby Bagshaw was 90 earlier this year and he hears from Gary Winn. I explained about the FL Club being killed by Yahoo. I told him about my research on Jim Langhofer and promised to send him the Fed Report. I'll also give him the link to Pete Lamkin's memorial webpage. -Jake Lamkins (7/17/21) Dear JAKE YOU ARE HEREBY AND FORTHWITH INVITED COMMANDED TO ATTEND MY 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY (THE ONLY ONE THAT I EVER PLAN TO HAVE). ON SATURDAY, THE 11TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2021 FROM 6PM TO 10 PM come and go as you please DRESS CASUAL LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED NO PRESENTS PLEASE (UNDER A HUNDRED DOLLARS, THAT IS) IF COMING FROM CEDAR HILLS, COME TO 4701 W. FERGUSON WAY IF COMING FROM ANYWHERE ELSE, COME TO AMERICAN FORK 985 E 1520 NORTH IF U GET LOST, PH 801 756 4452. THIS WILL ALSO BE A PATRIOTIC RALLY. NO DEMOCRATS OR RINOS ALLOWED. Entertainment will be your opportunity to associate with some really genuine American patriots. NO MASKS REQUIRED. HOPEFULLY, MY NEW BOOK, THE NAKED SUPREME COURT,WILL BE AVAILABLE. SO BRING A FEW BUCKS WITH YOU. OTHER FINE PATRIOTIC LITERATURE WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE. YOUR OLD, OLD, OLD, OLD, OLD, OLD, OLD, OLD, OLD FRIEND -JOE FERGUSON (8/28/21) According to his notes, I think I am emailing Mr. Jake Lamkins, Frontier News. Joe H Ferguson passed away early morning 12/17/2021. I can add more details later but it was important to him that you were notified. Sincerely, Jay Ferguson, Son (12/17/21) FLacebook Another FLight West Reported JOE FERGUSON 1958 - 1986 PILOT SLC PHX DEN Joe's son just emailed me with the news. Joe flew west this morning. No other details. He just had a big 90th birthday celebration on Sep 11, 2021. -Jake Lamkins (12/17/21) Kristie Ferguson Shaw Dec 18 2021 On Friday December 17, 2021, my sweet Dad Joe H. Ferguson jumped in his trusty Luscombe, N 45569, for his last flight west. He gave me the greatest gift of being able to spend his final days by his side. My Dad lived a life full of adventure and purpose. I will miss him dearly, but am blessed to know he will always be with me and watching over me and my family. I can only imagine the joyous heavenly reunion he's enjoying right now. I love you Daddy, enjoy your flight! H Glade Carpenter Love and prayers for his family Kevin Finke Goodbye Joe! I flew with Joe on the MD-80 at Frontier. He could bring a smile to your face for sure! Tom Needham Tailwinds Ginger Treptow My Condolences to his Wife and family. So very sorry for your Loss and may Joe Rest in Eternal Peace! Lance Brough Prayers of comfort for his family! Pam Coffman Ellis RIP Joe Prayers for Joe's family and friends Dan Albers RIP Gentleman Joe. It was great flying with you. Sharon Finke Love & prayers to his wife & family. Always enjoyed talking to him at the Frontier picnics. George Fay Safe and smooth flight west, my friend. Rest In Peace! Pattie Hearne Givens-Young Prayers for his family. He was a wonderful and fun pilot. Had many flights together when we were based in PHX! Rest In Peace! Trish Swanson-Hawk Sending prayers for his family and many friends, RIP. I just spoke with Joe a few days ago, he sounded good and we talked about our problems, we had a wonderful flight IAH to ANC and had salmon sitting outside by Turnagain Arm God Bless You my friend Ruth Pitts Prayers to his family, always teasing us was a good Christina Bonatti Good bye Joe. I loved flying with you. Condolences to your family. RiP Jaynie Bishop He was cool! Jan Lefler R.I.P. Joe. Condolences to his family. Dennis Long God's speed (12/17/21) Fred Watson R.I.P. Dorothy Fisher Caldwell He was a nice man. Cherylann Morgan So sorry. Godspeed Joe (12/18/21) Donna Jean Junkcooverbennett R.I.P. Bonnie Dahl Oh no! And he just had his 90th Birthday Party this Summer. So sad! Bless you Joe! Mary Avers Albeck He was the best! RIP Joe Ed Woodson Smoking Joe !!! Great to have flown with you !! R.I.P. Liz Gomez Joe Ferguson, he was one of the best pilots to fly with! Loved to fly w/ him. Condolences to his Family! (12/18/21) Sue Beckham So sorry for the loss. He was quite the character RIP Roberta Karr Enjoyed flying with Joe. He always supported the FA. Loren Holmgren RIP Joe. You were always so kind to us in BIL when you was flying the 580. Mary Dipper RIP Joe! He was a pleasure to fly with!! Kayla Naima My condolences to Joe's family. Karen Ward Berry RIP Joe (12/19/21) Lynn Osadchuk So true Bobbie and a great guy. (12/20/21) Linda Clark Nice man! Mary Herr I really liked him and enjoyed flying with him. (12/21/21) Lorri Attaya I enjoyed flying with him. RIP (12/22/21) JOE H FERGUSON Emp# 2787 PHX co-pilot DOB 9/1/31 DOH 12/22/58 Per the Feb 1960 employees roster. --------------------------------------- J H FERGUSON Emp# 2787 SLC captain DOB 9/1/31 DOH 12/22/58 Address in American Fork, UT Per the Dec 1970 employees roster. --------------------------------------- J H FERGUSON Emp# 2787 DEN Address in American Fork, UT Per the Nov 1984 employees roster. --------------------------------------- J H FERGUSON Emp# 2788 Pilot seniority date of 12/10/58, #22 Per the Sep 1986 pilots seniority list. --------------------------------------- Joe ran for Congress several times: 1972, 1976, 2008 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=11512 His Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/joe.ferguson.56 His webpage is at http://joehferguson.com/ Cannot find an obituary. -Jake Lamkins (12/29/21) He lost the 1972 Republican primary to Robert K. Wolthuis 1976 United States House of Representatives elections Utah Party Candidate Votes % Democratic K. Gunn McKay (Incumbent) 155,631 58.17 Republican Joe H. Ferguson 106,542 39.83 American Harry B. Gerlach 5,358 2.00 Total votes 267,531 100.0 -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah%27s_1st_congressional_district Cannot find the results of his 2008 Congressional race. -Jake Lamkins (12/30/21) FLacebook Frontier Memorial Webpage Posted JOE FERGUSON 1958 - 1986 PILOT PHX SLC DEN http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Joe_Ferguson.html Post your remembrances of him He was quite a memorable man and left his mark in many ways. Still have not found an obituary for him. -Jake Lamkins (1/1/22) Bill Guthrie RIP Captain Joe. George Fay So many of our number are flying west. Safe journey my friend. R.I.P. Ed Woodson I remember him showing me how to do 40 degree flap landings ! RIP "Smoken Joe" Christina Bonatti So enjoyed this man true gentleman . Good times. RIP Joe Bonnie Dahl Flew a lot with crazy Joe. Even when he was a 2nd Officer on the DC-10 to London. He would patch us through so we could talk to Jed MacEnroth in Calif. Debbie Ito Spencer A quirky gentleman! Irene Fairweather A different sort from all. (1/1/22)