Harry Gunnar Arnold Ferguson Obituary (2024)

Harry Gunnar Arnold Ferguson Harry (Gunnar) was born October 8, 1982 in Wrangell, AK to Harry Ferguson and Arlene Gunderson. On October 13, 2024 in Yakima, WA, his loving father Jesus Christ called him home. Gunnar was a high energy kid that was constantly moving, running and causing mischief during his youth. He was a handsome guy and used that to his full advantage. He relocated to Yakima, WA, in 2001 to live with his sister Sally and her family. From there he became one with the city and in 2003 fathered a beautiful boy with Rebecca McIntosh whom he named Garrick Gunnar. While Gunnar lived most of his life in active addiction, homeless and in and out of prison, he had the most beautiful soul. He always found something to be happy about and the only time he spoke of sadness was about his grief from not being in his son's life. These last few years they did get to spend time together and had hoped for more. If you needed anything Gunnar had he was willing to share, he would literally give the shirt off his back if it meant making someone else happy. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness and humor. Despite struggles with addiction and hardship, Gunnar's beautiful soul brought warmth and joy to everyone he encountered. His passing will be mourned deeply by everyone who knew and loved him. Gunnar's recent release from prison was marred by his misguided decision that he could use one more time, tragically resulting in a fatal Fentanyl overdose. I hope Gunnar's story can highlight the urgent need for support and resources to combat addiction; may his story motivate others to seek help and forge a brighter future not only for themselves but in memory of him. We take comfort in the end of his struggles, yet we still grieve for the life he deserved, one filled with daily abundance of warmth, comfort, and boundless opportunities, paving the way for a brighter tomorrow. We do believe he has that life now with our father in heaven. He is survived by his Mother Arlene Gunderson of Wrangell, AK, Father Harry Ferguson of Anchorage, AK. Siblings, Natasha Gunderson (whereabouts unknown), Ulric Ulroan of Nome, AK, Sally Ferguson, Wrangell, AK, Angelique Anderson, Baytown, TX, Casey Ferguson, Anchorage, AK, Cody Ferguson, Anchorage, AK, Conor Ferguson, Anchorage, AK and Kash Ferguson, Anchorage. AK. A son Garrick, McIntosh, Yakima, WA. Plus multiple nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his brother Kash Mantle Ferguson and grandparents on both sides. He was a member of the T'lingit Tribe of Alaska. On the day of his passing the Bible apps verse of the day was "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 NIV We take comfort knowing that Gunnar had a relationship with Jesus Christ and that he is now home with his Father in heaven. Memorial services will be announced at a later time in Yakima, WA, and Wrangell, AK. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory are caring for the family. Please leave a memory for the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com