John Morley 'Zeke' Edgerton, 80

John Morley 'Zeke' Edgerton, age 80, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 15, 2009 at his residence in Bigfork, Montana. He was born on September 3, 1928 at the American Swedish Hospital in Rockford, Illinois; at two years old he became the son of Harold and Beatrice Edgerton.

He attended schools in Connecticut and Vermont; graduating from the Hartford Trade School as a machinist.

In 1949, John drove out to Montana from Connecticut to visit his aunt and uncle Shorty and Ruth Withrow. In 1951 he was drafted into the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed on the Aleutian Islands digging up large oil drums buried on the islands during World War II. He worked for the Air Force wearing their insignia on his sleeve. After his Army service he made his home in Ferndale, (Bigfork Montana).

On July, 1959, he married Coby Ferguson of Bigfork in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. He worked for Royal Logging as a cat skinner for many years, and also Neil Meyer Logging.

John loved his old Ford antique cars, and he belonged to three National Ford Clubs and the Flathead Pioneer Auto Club. In later years he became interested in old engines and belonged to the Flathead Tractor and Engine Association.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister; Doctor Jean Edgerton of Bonn, Germany

He is survived by his wife, Coby Edgerton of Bigfork, MT, two sons; Earl Edgerton of Santa Rosa, CA, and Christopher Edgerton and wife Shelley of Bigfork, MT; four grandchildren; Sarah, Chase, Ashton and Ansleigh.

A memorial service for John will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Bigfork, Montana with Pastors Kathy Young and Ron Pierce officiating. There is no viewing. The family request memorials be given to the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department, 100 N. Ferndale Drive, Bigfork, MT 59911

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for John's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign John's guest book.