Mr. Gary Michael Furman of Muskegon, age 65, passed away from cancer on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. He was born in Fremont, MI on December 18, 1954 to Clarence & Addie (Rattin) Furman.
Mr. Furman enjoyed a thirty year career serving his community, retiring in 2009 as The Fire Chief of Dalton Township Fire Department. As an active volunteer with The American Red Cross, he provided disaster relief to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, and was one of the many serviceman who answered the call in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on The World Trade Center on September 11. His commitment to community service followed him into retirement, as he was a regular volunteer at Supper House in Muskegon.
Gary enjoyed family card games and visits to the casino. He loved wintering in Arizona with his amazing wife Ranaye, taking his grandchildren on adventures in his motorhome, and doing burnouts in his 72' Challenger.
Gary was survived by his Wife, Ranaye Furman; children, Amy Dykes (Nicholas Bol), Candy (Josh) Carlisle, Adam (Britteny Itter) Furman, Joe (Jolene) Balder; 11 grandchildren; brother, William "Bill" (Dawn) Furman; sister, Karen Burns; brother-in-law, Joe Sallgren; parents-in-law, Ray & Sheryl Sallgren; aunt, Sal Furman; many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends, including longtime friend Mr. Art Stevens. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Bryan Dykes.
A funeral service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:00 AM, at Holton United Methodist Church with Pastor Matt Stoll officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service followed by a luncheon and Internment at Twin Lake Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the American Red Cross or American Cancer Society. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook.
Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon
Mr. Furman enjoyed a thirty year career serving his community, retiring in 2009 as The Fire Chief of Dalton Township Fire Department. As an active volunteer with The American Red Cross, he provided disaster relief to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, and was one of the many serviceman who answered the call in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on The World Trade Center on September 11. His commitment to community service followed him into retirement, as he was a regular volunteer at Supper House in Muskegon.
Gary enjoyed family card games and visits to the casino. He loved wintering in Arizona with his amazing wife Ranaye, taking his grandchildren on adventures in his motorhome, and doing burnouts in his 72' Challenger.
Gary was survived by his Wife, Ranaye Furman; children, Amy Dykes (Nicholas Bol), Candy (Josh) Carlisle, Adam (Britteny Itter) Furman, Joe (Jolene) Balder; 11 grandchildren; brother, William "Bill" (Dawn) Furman; sister, Karen Burns; brother-in-law, Joe Sallgren; parents-in-law, Ray & Sheryl Sallgren; aunt, Sal Furman; many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends, including longtime friend Mr. Art Stevens. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Bryan Dykes.
A funeral service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:00 AM, at Holton United Methodist Church with Pastor Matt Stoll officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service followed by a luncheon and Internment at Twin Lake Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the American Red Cross or American Cancer Society. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook.
Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon
Mr. Gary Michael Furman of Muskegon, age 65, passed away from cancer on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. He was born in Fremont, MI on December 18, 1954 to Clarence & Addie (Rattin) Furman.
Mr. Furman enjoyed a thirty year career serving his community, retiring in 2009 as The Fire Chief of Dalton Township Fire Department. As an active volunteer with The American Red Cross, he provided disaster relief to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, and was one of the many serviceman who answered the call in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on The World Trade Center on September 11. His commitment to community service followed him into retirement, as he was a regular volunteer at Supper House in Muskegon.
Gary enjoyed family card games and visits to the casino. He loved wintering in Arizona with his amazing wife Ranaye, taking his grandchildren on adventures in his motorhome, and doing burnouts in his 72' Challenger.
Gary was survived by his Wife, Ranaye Furman; children, Amy Dykes (Nicholas Bol), Candy (Josh) Carlisle, Adam (Britteny Itter) Furman, Joe (Jolene) Balder; 11 grandchildren; brother, William "Bill" (Dawn) Furman; sister, Karen Burns; brother-in-law, Joe Sallgren; parents-in-law, Ray & Sheryl Sallgren; aunt, Sal Furman; many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends, including longtime friend Mr. Art Stevens. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Bryan Dykes.
A funeral service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:00 AM, at Holton United Methodist Church with Pastor Matt Stoll officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service followed by a luncheon and Internment at Twin Lake Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the American Red Cross or American Cancer Society. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook.
Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon
Mr. Furman enjoyed a thirty year career serving his community, retiring in 2009 as The Fire Chief of Dalton Township Fire Department. As an active volunteer with The American Red Cross, he provided disaster relief to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, and was one of the many serviceman who answered the call in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on The World Trade Center on September 11. His commitment to community service followed him into retirement, as he was a regular volunteer at Supper House in Muskegon.
Gary enjoyed family card games and visits to the casino. He loved wintering in Arizona with his amazing wife Ranaye, taking his grandchildren on adventures in his motorhome, and doing burnouts in his 72' Challenger.
Gary was survived by his Wife, Ranaye Furman; children, Amy Dykes (Nicholas Bol), Candy (Josh) Carlisle, Adam (Britteny Itter) Furman, Joe (Jolene) Balder; 11 grandchildren; brother, William "Bill" (Dawn) Furman; sister, Karen Burns; brother-in-law, Joe Sallgren; parents-in-law, Ray & Sheryl Sallgren; aunt, Sal Furman; many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends, including longtime friend Mr. Art Stevens. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Bryan Dykes.
A funeral service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:00 AM, at Holton United Methodist Church with Pastor Matt Stoll officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service followed by a luncheon and Internment at Twin Lake Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the American Red Cross or American Cancer Society. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook.
Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon
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