~ IN MEMORY ~
RW/NWA Capt. Richard 'Dick' Furrer
April 14, 1933 - July 22, 2015
San Mateo, California | Age 82
San Mateo, California | Age 82
Richard "Dick" Furrer passed away at his home in San
Mateo on July 22nd. He was 82 years old. Born April 14, 1933 in San Mateo to Lou
and Mary Furrer, Dick attended St. Catherine's Grammar School and Junipero Serra
High School. He attended College of San Mateo until football season ended. He
then enlisted in the Army where he was stationed in Okinawa. He learned to fly
on the G-I Bill and wooed his bride by flying her to Carmel for a Coke.
Dick is survived by his
children Mark (Gina), Noelle, Sally (Annette), Suzy, and Kristy (Reese dec.) and
his beloved and adored grandchildren: Elise "Shug" Armanino (Joey), Kristy "BK"
Engemann, Kevin "Larry" Crouch, Marie "Monrie" Crouch, Devin "Placerville Pete"
Furrer, Lucas "Cool Hand Luke" Furrer, Anne "Curley" Crouch, Kieran "Spike"
Engemann, Pilar "Little Person" Ortega and Brett "Hurricane Joe" Furrer. He is
preceded in death by his loving wife Sue (see below), brother John 'Jack' (also
a pilot, see below) and son-in -law Reese.
Dick was proud of his career as an airline pilot,
initially working for a regional airline and finished his career flying
international routes.
(Pacific, AirWest,
Hughes Airwest, and Northwest)
Dick coached countless teams in many sports but his
coaching passion was in track and field. In 1972 Dick coached his first track
team at St. Matthew's Catholic school in San Mateo, winning the first of seven
consecutive Spirit Festival Track Championships. He continued his passion for
youth track by serving as Track Commissioner for the PPSL while coaching at St.
Catherine's.
An incurable optimist, Dick rarely came across a problem
he did not think he could solve or a group of kids who could not be champions.
He took risks, tested the rules and enjoyed life. He always had a project in the
works whether it was building a sailboat, restoring a '47 Mercury convertible,
or racing a mini-stock car. He built the family cabin at Donner Lake fifty years
ago. Dick was happiest at Donner surrounded by his grandchildren, making
pancakes on the porch and barbequing hot dogs on the beach.
From his time in the skies, on the track, in the garage or at the cabin, Dick celebrated life. We will miss listening to his stories and sharing a cup of coffee.
Keep your wings level and true, Captain.
From his time in the skies, on the track, in the garage or at the cabin, Dick celebrated life. We will miss listening to his stories and sharing a cup of coffee.
Keep your wings level and true, Captain.
Funeral Mass will be at 4:30 pm, Wednesday July
29th, at St. Catherine's Church in Burlingame. Reception to
follow.
If you wish to make a donation, the family suggests
Saint Catherine's grammar school in Burlingame, Junipero Serra High School in
San Mateo or a children's athletic program of your
choice.
...............
His older brother Jack passed away in 2013.
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~ IN MEMORY ~
Pacific/RW/RC/NWA Capt. Louis John Furrer Jr.
August 28, 1928 – September 28, 2013
Furrer, Louis John Jr. was born August 28, 1928 in San Mateo, CA. He
started his early love of flying by soloing in June 1946 in a 65 horse power
Taylor Craft and ended his career in an 80,000 pound thrust B-757. He was hired
as a Flight Purser by Southwest Airways in 1948. He served in the USAF from 1950
to 1954 as an Electronic Counter Measure Operator on the RB-36. Returning to
SWA, he was hired as a pilot in 1955. Rapid expansion led to his promotion to
DC-3 Captain in 1959, then on to the M-404, F-27, DC-9 and B757. Southwest
became Pacific Air Lines, Air West, Hughes Air West and Republic Airlines. Over
the years he held various management positions, Chief Pilot in San Francisco and
Denver, Regional Flight Manager and Director of Flight Operations. Overseas
assignments for Hughes Air West included Air Liberia in Monrovia, Liberia and
Ghana Airways in Accra Ghana. He is survived by his loving wife Margaux, brother
Richard, son David and daughter Julia Panelli, two step sons Earl and Robert
Norwood, 3 grandchildren and 4 step grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren.
Jack flew the last leg of his trip on September 28th at 8:15 a.m. Arrangements
entrusted to Carr-Tenney Mortuary, Tempe, visit www.carrtenneymortuary.com to
leave condolences and memories for Jack's family.
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary
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Suzanne (Sue-Sue) Mullany Furrer
9/4/35 - 2/2/11
Passed away at home at the age of 75 of cancer.
San Francisco Chronicle (CA) - Monday, February 7, 2011
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