Maureen Mary Newman, 86, of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022, surrounded by family. A vigil will be held Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Holy Spirit with burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Maureen Ferguson was born to her loving parents, Michael and Marguerite Ferguson on June 22, 1936, in Malta, MT. Job opportunities caused the family to move to Columbus where Maureen and her three siblings lived and attended school. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1955. In 1956, she moved to Great Falls. While working at Western Union, she met the love of her life, Jack Newman. They married in November of 1956. Jack and Maureen raised three children, young Jack, Colleen, and Shawnie. Together they built a life full of memories. As a family, they spent many summers showing their beloved horses on the circuit all over the Northwest.

Maureen worked intermittently at Jack’s family business, Eddie’s Supper Club, while raising the family. In 1978, Jack died suddenly and in 1981, Eddie died thrusting Maureen into the primary management position which she held until the restaurant was sold in 2017.

After her children were grown, Maureen spent most of her time serving and building relationships. She was a devoted Grandma that loved spending time with her 6 grandchildren and later her great-grandchildren.

Maureen had an unassuming personality that was kind to everyone that crossed her path. She loved to serve others and did it with an open heart. Maureen was known for her hospitality and was loved by many Eddie’s customers. Seeing people enter her restaurant and serving them brought her joy.

Maureen is survived by her brothers, Gary Ferguson and Mike (Jeanne) Ferguson; her children, Jack (Wendy) Newman, Colleen (John) Scott, and Shawnie Johnson; her grandchildren, Logan (Tony) Clark, Brittney Scott (Adam Nadeau), Jordyn Johnson, Noah Newman, Drew Newman and Jessica Scott; her great-grandchildren Sawyer, Parker and Kendall Clark; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; parents, Michael and Marguerite Ferguson;  in-laws, Eddie and Pauline Newman; and sister, Patricia Parker.

Maureen spent many holidays serving meals at the Rescue Mission which was very dear to her heart. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Great Falls Rescue Mission.