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Bill Furman Obituary
He passed away Friday, July 27, 2012.
He was born March 21, 1936, in Omaha, Neb.
He married JoAnn Busse, Jan. 1, 1955. Bill worked for a paint manufacturer, a laborer for the #1290 Union, and a custodian for KU in Lawrence.
Survivors include Wife JoAnn of the home, Daughter Rosie (Bruce) Newman of Lawrence. Grandchildren Kevin Newman, Lyndie Dean, Amie Jo Hessling. Daughter Sherri Quick of Eudora. Grandchildren Hayley Shields, Sarah Karashin. Great grandchildren Peyton, Lilly, Keaton, Spencer, Kyle, Mackenzie and Ashlie.
The family will receive friends from 6 PM to 8 PM Monday, July 30, at the Chapel.
The family suggests memorials to American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bill Furman
5 Entries
Sherri Furman-Quick
August 22, 2012
Pops, you will always be my HERO! I miss you so much.
Janet Spring
July 31, 2012
Rosie, Lyndie and family--I am so sorry to hear about your Dad and Grandpa! No one can take the wonderful memories from you--enjoy the memories!
July 30, 2012
Rosie and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how special he was to all of you. Take comfort in knowing he is not suffering anymore.
Love ya, Connie and Ed
Jim and Gina Herman
July 29, 2012
Rosie and family, I am so sorry for all of you at this time. My God comfort you and give you strength. I know your dad (husband, grandpa and great grandpa) is in a better place smiling down on all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Hayley Shields
July 28, 2012
I love you, Grandpa. You are the bravest man I know.
I miss you so much.
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