Obituaries
John B. Furry, 73
July 22, 2019
As much as words can measure a man, here are a few to describe our husband, father, grandfather …
On an autumn day 73 years ago, John Bayer Furry was born in Morrisons Cove, a hamlet in the mountains of central Pennsylvania, to Eliza and Galen Furry. He passed away peacefully on July 22, 2019, after a life lived with integrity and joy, grace and courage. Throughout the decades, he enjoyed an abundance of pursuits, titles, roles … these are a few:
Explorer of Potter Creek farms and their namesake waters. Cow milker. Wearer of homemade clothes. Gatherer of arrowheads. Shooter of marbles. Harvester of crops. Student. Eater of ice cream. Brother. Planter of trees. Boy Scout. Trumpeter. Scholar. Nittany Lion. Engineer. Husband. Merchant of machines. Father. Strategist. Washer of cars. Gardener. Puller of weeds. Mourner. Spreader of mulch. Pedaler of bicycles. Wearer of dapper suits. International businessman. Small business owner. Builder. Volunteer. Champion of pathways. Opener of doors. Guide to the wayward. Boundless optimist. Lover of dogs. Tolerator of cats. Eater of ice cream. Grandfather. Friend. Mentor. Witty. Wise. Disarming. Kind. Generous. King of warm smiles. Lover of life. We are eternally grateful to have shared our lives with him.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Chris; daughter Kim and husband Dan; son Justin and wife Libby; grandchildren Anya and Asher; sister Jean Dickinson and husband Bill; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite cause, or to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
A private service will be held for the family.
Peace and love.
“Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!” Hamlet, Act 5, Scene 2.
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Condolences to the Family
August 16, 2019
Dear Chris, So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Alace Humphreville
August 05, 2019
I am deeply saddened to learn of John’s passing. He was our first chairperson on our Manheim Township Youth Aid Panel. He had a quiet and gentle way about him, and never acted in haste. I succeeded him as chair but never forgot the example he set. He truly was special and a man of integrity and class.
Hope Ross
August 05, 2019
Chris and Family,
I was so saddend to learn of John’s passing. While words of comfort may seem trite and rote, please do accept my truly heartfelt sympathy on your loss. You were our such good neighbors it seems eons ago. But, I have such fond memories of you all. And, it is with such memories you have of John that will sustain and comfort you in the days ahead. Peace and blessing to you all.
Herm Ramig
