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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

RW/NWA Capt. Richard 'Dick' Furrer

~ IN MEMORY ~
RW/NWA Capt. Richard 'Dick' Furrer
April 14, 1933 - July 22, 2015
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.
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.


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  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.
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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.
Carrying her memory are her loving husband of 54 years, Richard Furrer; her devoted children Mark (Gina), Noelle, Sally (Annette), Suzy (Martin), Kristy (Reese); and her delightful grandchildren Elise (Shug), Kristy (BK), Kevin, Devin, Marie, Lucas, Anne, Kieran, Pilar, and Brett. Also missing her dearly is the large Mullany clan that includes her brothers and sisters Frank, Mary, Nancy, Dinny, Noelle, John and Gerry. Proud to be a native San Franciscan, Sue was born to Hazel and John Mullany. She attended St. Emydius Grammar School and Presentation High School. She then moved with her family to San Mateo and finished her high school education at Mercy Burlingame. Sue enrolled in St. Mary's School of Nursing and received her RN degree in 1956. In addition to her degree, Sue developed life-long friendships with a close group of nurses who have loved and supported each other for over 50 years. After her children were born, Sue was an active member of St. Matthews' parish in San Mateo for many years, attending countless basketball, baseball, volleyball games and track meets. Her greatest joys were her career in nursing, trips to the cabin in Donner Lake, taking walks, creating extraordinary needlework, laughing with her brothers and sisters, getting together with her nurse friends, and of course her children and grandchildren. With the next generation of Furrers she had again begun attending the endless rounds of recitals, sporting games, and grandparents' days at her grandchildren's schools. They will remember her as their biggest cheerleader and provider of chocolate chip cookie dough. The family would like to thank Dr. Jennifer Brown and Amy McDevitt, RN for all their care and support. A private burial service was held. "A Celebration of a Life Well Lived" will be on Friday, February 11 at 4:00 pm at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1310 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers for Sue, send a bouquet to someone you love. Donations can also be made to Mission Hospice, 1670 South Amphlett Blvd, #300, San Mateo, CA 94402. There's a mother's heart in the heart of God. Godspeed Sue-Sue. obitncrosby.jpg
San Francisco Chronicle (CA) - Monday, February 7, 2011  

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