Robert Stephen Furman

1947 - 2014

Robert Stephen Furman obituary, 1947-2014, Knoxville, TN

BORN

1947

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Berry Funeral Home - Knoxville

3704 Chapman Highway

Knoxville, Tennessee

Robert Furman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 29, 2014.

Furman, Robert Stephen – age 67, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly and went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 28, 2014. Bob was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of Buffet Heights Baptist Church, taught at Tennessee School for the Deaf for over 40 years, and worked at U. T. in deaf linguistics. He is preceded by his parents. Bob is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ginny Furman; son and daughter-in-law, Rudy and Rebecca Furman; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Johnny Slusher; grandson, Cruize Furman; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Joan Furman; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and a memorial service will be held at 7:00pm with Steve Farmer and Pastor Dave Thomas officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to be made to Knoxville Center of the Deaf.

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September 25, 2015

A. Kay (Ile) Tyberg

Dearest Ginny and Family,
Bob will be greatly missed by those that got to know him through the years. May the loving memories you and your family had with him will be lasting ones in your hearts during this time of sorrow. Know that you will miss him dearly, but he will be looking down on all of you. God is merciful and loving. Tom and I will keep you in our prayers. Remember NIU? Please accept our condolences to you and the rest of the family.

September 29, 2014

James M Thomas

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in loss of your beloved husband and father. May memories bring you strong and comfort

September 25, 2014

nancy johnson

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

September 10, 2014

Mary Kay and Herbert Pickering

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 7, 2014

scott murphy

I not believe that bob just passed away I am sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man in your live I know him my dsd my class football good friend
scott murphy--------------

September 6, 2014

Becky Candino

Dear Ginny and family, I am very saddened that Bob has left his earthly home. Looking through the slideshow, you all had such a full and wonderful life. I remember the stories Bob shared with me when I first came to TSD as a teacher in 2001. Many of the pictures I knew from those stories! The speech Rudy gave when Bob retired from TSD, such great love and admiration for his father! Bob was such a kind man, and one of a kind. Love to you and family.

September 5, 2014

Michael Childers

Rudy, I'm so sorry for your loss and, of course, for your family. I met your father a few times at TSD. In fact, he subbed for me twice. On one occasion, Bob was touring the Ward Building. I guess he hadn't seen it in a while. I thought it was funny and interesting how he searched for the chalk boards which had been covered up by white, dry erase boards. I introduced myself and told him that I had worked with his son. He lit up like a Christmas tree. My memory, brief as it may be, was of a kind, keen and gentle man. I wish I had had the chance to get to know him more. I just wanted to share this story. You and your family are in my heart. Everyone at TSD speaks of Bob frequently. In fact, we talked about him today. May God's peace find your heart and the heart of your family.

September 5, 2014

Steve/Carol Moore

Sorry for your suddenly loss. He will be sorely missed by you and all. You are in our prayer.

September 4, 2014

Kathy and Al Darby

Dear Ginny,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear buddy, Bob. He was a great and well-liked guy. You were lucky to have him for so many years.
May God comfort you and your family during the trying time.
Love

September 4, 2014

Ruby ASD class of 1966

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 4, 2014

Ruann Wood

Go Rest High on that Mountain Bob! You are "home"!

September 4, 2014

This slideshow shows how special Bob was to everyone in different ways. Our friendship has always been a special one. Bob and you have shown us how to enjoy and appreciate America Wonderlands during our travels together for many years and we have learned a lot from you both. We'll always cherish those memories. Love you both from Nancy & Ron Westenberger (Harrisburg, PA)

September 4, 2014

Shandle and Tyler Turner

We miss u and Ginny and children and Grandchildren we sorry Robert Bob Furman is very wonderfully teacher and we love you Ginny and childrens

September 4, 2014

Janice Harris-Cutshall and family

Dear Ginny and family We really miss him so much. He really wonderful husband and father and papaw. He was wonderful teacher at TSD. We really enjoyed with you and Bob Furman during TSD. We are thought you and your family and prayer for them . We will meet them in day. We love you. We are hand in lifting up or him.

September 3, 2014

Scott and Karen Bull

GInny our families prayers are lifted up for you and your family.

September 3, 2014

Nick Imme

My thoughts and prayers go to you,Ginny and your family.I have known Robert for about 60 years.Everybody who knew him knew he was one of a kind He was also a greater competitor.May God Rest Him In Peace.

September 3, 2014

Stephanie Phillips

Dear Ginny and family,

Oh, my gosh, I couldn't believe that Bob just passed away! I saw you both at Gally on July 15th . . . you both looked great! My deepest sympathy is with you and your family.
Hugs,

September 3, 2014

Malia Nordman

Dear Mrs. Furman, Rudy, and Steph, I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man in your lives. Your slide show of Mr. Furman was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. God bless you all during this time.

September 3, 2014

Frederick Pickering

Ginny and Family:
I've known Bob since when we first met one summer in 1964 at American School for the Deaf (ASD) where we stayed there for the summer job and we spent our time together for several weekends: Stayed overnight at his deaf family's home in Bridgeport; Played softball for Hartford, Waterbury and/or Bridgeport Deaf Club(s); Went to Riverside Car Racing in Massachusetts some weekends; Had lot of ice cream scoops in Lincoln Ice Cream fountain in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Had our great time together on the Gallaudet College campus for 5 years; Was his BEST man for his marriage to Ginny in her hometown in Springfield, Illinois in 1971; Stopped by my house with Ginny while my house was built in Great Falls, VA sometimes in 1982…and so forth.
Ginny & Family, he really had his FULL of LIFE with his continually words and he will always be sorely missed!
Our profound condolences and our deepest sympathy to Ginny and family.
Brenda Sue (Underwood) & Frederick Pickering

September 3, 2014

Polly Murphy

Dear Ginny, Todd, Polly, Josh and Kate are so, so sorry. We will miss Bob and will hold you, Rudy and Stephanie in our hearts. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

September 3, 2014

Brian and Margie Busby

Our sympathy is with your family at this time. Our prayers are for your family for comfort and a peace that passes all understanding.

September 3, 2014

Pam McGee

My Dear Ginny,
I will always miss Bob with his Smile. I am sorry to hear about his death. God will take care of you and your family. My Thought and Prayer will always be with you and your family. Hugs Pam and Wesley McGee

September 3, 2014

Chuck and Michelle Iorio

Ginny, we were so sorry to hear that Bob had passed away. You and he were a beautiful couple with beautiful, wonderful children. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. What blessings your memories and your travels will be for you all. Every picture shows your great love for each other.

September 3, 2014

Sue Bailey

We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Our love to you and your family. Hugs, Sue Bailey & Jo-Anne Robinson

September 3, 2014

Richard Miller

My condelonce goes to the Bob Furman family. I know him during my Gallaudet Prep year as well as he played 1st baseball ( saw him hitting his first home run) and also football. RIP Bob

September 3, 2014

Brenda Byrd

My dear friend Ginny and family I miss sweet Bob so I m sorry hear about his death so God take care of you and family sorry so thought prayer and gather family together memory of Bob.
Brenda Byrd Knoxville Tenn

September 3, 2014

Julio Martinez

I am sorry to hear about your husband, Robert. My thoughts and prayers are with you Furman family. Hes was great teacher and coach at TSD.

September 3, 2014

Thinking and praying for the Furman family at this time. Glad I saw Bob and Ginny at Gallaudet last month. joAnne Stump-Nelson

September 3, 2014

Jessica & Clifford Franks

He will be missed and he was a great man at Tsd also he was great coach and well never forget him and our prayers and thoughts are with u and family

September 3, 2014

Jessica Burkeens Smith

Im sorry for ur loss and we will be thinking of u Ginny and Family and our thoughts and prayers are with us..

September 3, 2014

Ian Furman

Bob, you were someone I have always looked up to as a man, father, husband, and Uncle. Thank you for extending your love and knowledge to me at a young age; it never stopped and I will continue to use your example in my life and future classroom.

September 3, 2014

Janet Prater

I was saddened to hear that Bob passed away. Bob was a great teacher at TSD. He was so sweet and friendly person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayer. God bless u.

September 3, 2014

Marlene Melvin

I am sorry to hear about your husband, Robert. My thoughts and prayers are with you during difficult time.

September 2, 2014

Dear Furman Family,
I was honored to know Bob through working with him at Tennessee School for the Deaf. Bob is truly one kind deaf teacher and friend to all of us. Thank you Bob, you will be missed and loved by many. "May there be peace on Earth, goodwill toward men..."
Stephen Candino

September 2, 2014

Penny Wormsley & Robbie Henderson

You and family are in my prayers and thoughts....May God comfort you and family.....

September 2, 2014

Rusty Sloan

Ginny, Rudy and Stephanie...no words could replace how you are feeling at this moment but I wanted to let you know that I have always adored Bob when he was my teacher in HS at TSD. Ginny was an awesome teacher as well!! This is a HUGE loss for the deaf community and he has had a lot of respect from people he met. Bob started a legacy and you guys definitely will carry it on forever. All of my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. He will be GREATLY missed!!

September 2, 2014

Katie Hogan

Daddy Furman was an amazing man with an infectious smile and a passion for life. I'm so thankful and blessed to share over 20 years of love and laughter with Bob and the Furman family. Steph, you are the sister I never had. I will never forget our bonding with Bob moments and will cherish them always. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. May God hold you in the palm of His hands. I love you all to the moon and back, Katie Xoxo

September 2, 2014

Don Henley

Ginny, Rudy's family, Stephanie's family and Joe's family. May The Lord be with you. I learned a lot from Bob when I was on the deaf softball team. Such a great coach and ....friend. He was a priceless human being. I will miss him sorely and remember his faithfulness.
Don Henley

September 2, 2014

Paul Robertson

Ginny and family, my deepest condolences at Bob's passing. It was really shocked and heartbroken.. I'm glad to know you both since I moved back here from Gallaudet.. I know that he was a wonderful person and a great role model for the TSD students there and deaf community in East TN. He will be missed by us!!

September 2, 2014

Rusty Sloan

Dear Ginny, Rudy, and Stephanie, I'm at a loss of words about Bob's passing. He was a great teacher for me during my years at TSD and Ginny as well! Bob was so proud of his family and he made sure everyone knew that. He was so loved by everyone and he will be GREATLY missed!! I have had a lot of respect for him and always will. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Bob left behind a legacy and I know you guys will continue to pass that on.

September 2, 2014

Jen Howard

Praying for your entire family during this most difficult time. I met Bob when he and Ginny came to Ohio for CJ's graduation. We had fun at dinner and really enjoyed the time together. Such a blessing for all to know during their grieving that Bob knew The Lord and is in Heaven now.

September 2, 2014

Elaine Alexander

Dear Ginny, Rudy and Stephanie,
Sending prayers and love your way. Bob was a wonderful teacher and role model for our students. He will be remembered for his contributions to TSD
Love, Elaine Alexander-

September 2, 2014

Gordon Ryall

Ginny, you and Bob were inseparable and still are in spirit. He is n your heart and soul. May all the memories with him strengthen you and your family with love. Gordon and Linda Ryall, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

September 2, 2014

Bob and Pat Rittenhouse

Dear Ginny, Pat and I send our sincere condolences to you in the loss of your beloved Bob. We are praying that God will comfort you at this very sad time as only He can. Bob was special in so many ways but I will remember him as a true friend, a loyal friend and a man who always seemed to find the bright spot in everything, the good in everyone. When we moved to Knoxville in 2002 our daughter Nori was struggling somewhat in school. Bob tutored her and she just loved him. We did too. There is no doubt in my mind that when Bob stood before the Lord, he heard those precious words: "well done my good and faithful servant".

September 2, 2014

Debbie Via

Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Debbie and Tim Via

September 2, 2014

Ginny, I was saddened upon hearing the sudden loss of your beloved husband Bob.
Bob and I go back long ways back to Gallaudet days when I played alongside with him on those great class of 1970 IM teams. We were also PE majors and we always had barrels of laughs.
Bob was a great person and was always on the lookout for the welfare of Deaf students/people.
May he live forever in your and our memories.

Love to you Ginny!

Gordon W. Bergan

September 2, 2014

Betty McBroom

These are wonderful photos full of memories. They show what a great full life Bob had, plus the things and people he loved. May you cherish every photo and memory until you meet again.

September 2, 2014

archie buchanan

ginny i just looked at the photos, you and bob had a wonderful life together. it was an honor to take care of your family. you and your family will be in my prayer. archie buchanan

September 2, 2014

John (Miller) Feeney

Ginny and his family, my sympathy to your family and glad that he know Lord and have good home in heaven. I always remember him as my classmate at ASD and great sport player. May God Bless you all and remember Jesus always in your heart.

September 2, 2014

Celia May Baldwin

Bob is not gone. He is just away. We all have good memories of him forever. Our good Lord gave me the opportunity to "catch up" with him at Gallaudet last July and for this I am grateful. My sincere sympathy goes to dear Ginny and family.

September 2, 2014

Mary Pittman

I was so shocked and saddened to hear that Bob had passed away. He was such a wonderful person, and I know he will be sorely missed. God bless his entire family and all those who knew and loved him.

September 2, 2014

Susan and Mark

Ginny and family, our deepest condolences at Bob's passing. I remember him from TSD many years ago; he was a wonderful person and a great role model for the students there. He will be missed!

September 2, 2014

Frances and Mike Marzolf

Ginny and family,
What a shock for you and for all of us about the wonderful and sweet Bob. His passing is so sudden, but the fondest memories will always be with you forever. May God bless you all. We will keep contact with you,Ginny.
Hugs,

September 2, 2014

Jane Kuzoian

I am very sorry to hear this sad news. Bob was my schoolmate at ASD and he was a true gentleman. He will be sorely missed by all ASD'ers. My thoughts are with you and your family. Jane

September 2, 2014

Kay Ile-Tyberg

As a Gallaudet colleague, Bob was a individual with a big heart and love for sports. He had a great sense of humor and cared about those around him. Bob was Ginny's knight and shining armor. His love and devotion to deaf education and his family was surmountable. The Ile-Tyberg family wish to extend their heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Ginny and the family in their time of sorrow. May the happy memories live on in your hearts. Bob is with the Lord God Almighty and at peace. Cherish your memories.

September 2, 2014

Johnny, I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Furman. I know that every heart is heavy, at this time. I will keep everyone lifted up in prayer.
Rose Thompson-Co-Worker

September 2, 2014

Nancy B. rarus

Ginny and family: Know that as one of Bob's teachers at ASD back in the '60s, I enjoyed having Bob in my class. He was always a very young gentleman! I'm so very sorry for your loss--hang on to the wonderful memories.

September 2, 2014

Anne Martin

Dear Ginny and family - I am thinking of you and praying for you through these difficult days. I have fond memories of you both at TSD. Bob's beautiful smile and calm demeanor never changed, no matter what was going on. Please know of my profound sorrow and concern for each of you.

September 2, 2014

Alvin Amberg

I know Robert since in Gallaudet days
He loves to play sports and I was IM Mgr
and his favorite words is saying Relax
to his team mates and played softball
in EAAD I was playing for Baltimore SOC.
Sure he is in good hands now.
Is sorely missed by many friends.
Alvin Amberg

September 2, 2014

Shirley Egbert (Frelich)

Please accept our deepest condolences. May the Memories of Bob be your strength.
John & Shirley

September 2, 2014

Randy Graham

I always miss him, Bob Furman was good man. He was coach and teacher at TSD many years. I pray for his loving wife, Ginny and his family. Randy Graham

September 2, 2014

Randy Graham

I always miss him.. Bob Furman was good man, Bob was coach and teacher at TSD many year. he loves sports and will miss many friends and TSD Staff, and formerly students. I pray for Bob Furman's Loving wife, Ginny and his family. Randy Graham

September 1, 2014

Richard and Linda Fouts

Our Sympathy to Ginny and her family

September 1, 2014

Marie and Don Cacciatore

Our thoughts and prayers for Ginny and her family. We will always cherish our memories of Bob and Ginny. We were fortunate to know Bob, the great man of adventurer.

September 1, 2014

Sally Taylor Miner

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO GINNY AND HER FAMILY.

September 1, 2014

We will never forget you both when you first came to Knoxville in the 70's as young teachers. We were so happy to have you at TSD as we knew you would serve deaf children well. It is hard to imagine Knoxville without Bob, yours and mine. Please accept my great sympathy for your deep loss. Love, Betty

September 1, 2014

Vicki rhea Owens

I am very sorry your loss and I miss Bob Furman he was very good man and good coach sent prayer with his family bless god take him home Vickie rhea Owens

September 1, 2014

Elmer Hayes

Our profound condolences, Bob was one of my mentors when I came over to ASD from Germany. This fine gentle soul instilled in me ever lasting memories of our high schools days as well as college days. I sorely miss his grin whenever we met at class reunions. He will be missed.
Elmer & Sharon

September 1, 2014

Vicki (Rhea) Owens

I always miss Bob Furman he was very good man and coach and sent prayer with his family god bless with hi,

Posted by Vicki (Rhea) Owens

September 1, 2014

Jim Davenport

Dear Ginny and Family, Please accept my sincere condolences for untimely and suddenly passing of a great man.

September 1, 2014

Judy Williams

When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help.

September 1, 2014

Judy Williams

When your heart is empty, filling it with HAPPY memories can help.

September 1, 2014

Ed Leighton

My God, he is gone. I have been thinking of him since then. I had some wonderful memories with him during Gallaudet College years. He was my first roommate at College Hall during the prep year. One of best memories was that your family was spending at my cabin some twenty years or so ago and Bob fell off from rafting in Truckee river. I am sore that I miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you from Ed and Jeannie Leighton

September 1, 2014

Lawrence Rocque

Ginny and Family. Sorry for your loss ,death leaves heartache no can heal love leaves a full of memory and treasure no one can steal. Bob very gentleman and everyone love him ,love football , will miss him may he rest in peace

September 1, 2014

DONNA HARGIS

You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts...

September 1, 2014

Ann Hall

My prayers are for you all. RIP BOB. Ginny u have a peace of heart knowing Bob is in heavenly home. Love you Ginny

September 1, 2014

We are really fortunate to have bob and you, Ginny be part of our Deaf Community in Connecticut especially ASDAA plus his involvement with Jenilee as the track/Field coach recently at K.S.D. Here is perfect quotation stating Death leaves a heartache no one can heal love leaves a memory no one can steal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

September 1, 2014

Dear Ginny and family, I am so sorry about loss of your dear husband, Bob. I am glad I got to know him more last year serving on Save Gallaudet Hall committee. May God give you all comfort and we all will miss him.
Hugs, Barb & Marty

September 1, 2014

Father Tom Coughlin

Dearest Ginny: I wish to convey my profound sorrow at the loss of your beloved bridegroom of 43 years. May Robert rest in peace with God. We will offer a Holy Mass in his honor. We will keep you, Ginny in our prayers for you will need our prayers and support as you experience this sudden and unexpected loss. May God give you, Ginny the strength and courage to accept this loss. With love and prayers from Father Tom Coughlin, '72

September 1, 2014

We are saddened to see Bob go and it was just unbelievable as we just saw Bob and Ginny at Gallaudet's 150th reunion. Bob was such a fine gentleman and he will be sorely missed by many of us. Our condolences to the Furman family. Hugs, Gayle and Doug

September 1, 2014

Race & Jean Drake

We got acquainted with Bob through inter-scholar sports like Mason-Dixon basketball tournaments. Always enjoyed chatting with him. Such a real fine gentleman. We are truly sorry for the untimely loss.

September 1, 2014

Sue Philip

Ginny and family-I am sorry about the sudden passing of Bob. I share it with you all. I was glad to get connections with him for a few years relating to ASD issues because when I was a very young student of ASD, I thought he was handsome (wink) and my sister, MP, stayed there with him and his family while both of them at Interpeting Training. There was at least some connections over the years. I pray for your peace and strength Love Sue

September 1, 2014

Jill Moebus

Sorry to hear about your beloved husband's death and I just saw him and you together at the Gally''s 150th anniversary and u both looked great and you both are in my thoughts...wish I could be near and give ya a big hug...

September 1, 2014

Jill Moebus

You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts...

September 1, 2014

Lillian/Monroe Wynn

It was really shock to learn about your loss. We are very sorry about it. It was really wonderful to have Bob and Ginny as our friends. Now Bob is in great place, singing and dancing, We will meet him one day ILY

September 1, 2014

Janice Harris-Cutshall

We prayer for you and your family. I know Robert is wonderful man and really wonderful teacher at TSD.We miss him so much . I want tell you that we unable to come because of my husband Michael ccan't drive but we are thought of you and your family. We love you so much. We miss him . We will meet him in heaven in one day. Bless you

Posted by Janice Harris-Cutshall

September 1, 2014

Jack Clifton

Ginny and family,

Please accept my deep and sincere condolence on Bob's sudden departure.

I was branded "Class of 1970" along with Bob and others way back in 1965. He was an inspiration to many people, who love him. God has his reason for taking him home with him. May your memory with Bob bring comfort to both your family and you. He loved you and his family, who were first in his life priority.

It was good to see him again at Gallaudet 150 last July. We stayed in the same dormitory and bumped into each others in the lobby. We chatted briefly as we went in and out.

May he rest in peace. My thought and prayer are with both your family and you during the difficult times.

September 1, 2014

Kathern Geldart Lawrence

Very sorry to hear of the loss of Bob Furman. May you, the family, and close friends have special memories of him in your heart with God's blessing. He had a gentle personality that showed around on Gallaudet campus.

September 1, 2014

Julia Burger

I'm praying for the family.May God comfort you during this time. God Bless you. Julia & Bobby Burger

September 1, 2014

Bill Gregory

Ginny, I remember the days with Bob on the football field in physical education. My thoughts are with you and the family.

September 1, 2014

Cheryl Shaver

I was saddened to hear that Bob passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family.

September 1, 2014

Dear Stephanie and Family,

Sincere sympathy from the NHC Farragut therapy team. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Terri Zavadil

September 1, 2014

Kathy McIntire Sutton

I saw the pictures of the 150th anniversary and our 1970 classmates. It brought good memories of our years in Gallaudet. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jinny and your family during this difficult time. He may be gone, but he won't be forgotten because of the wonderful person he was. May God Bless you and comfort you. Love,

August 31, 2014

Dear Ginny,
I was so sad to learn of the sudden death of Bob, a fine man and an amazing role model. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Leslie Badaines

August 31, 2014

thelma montague

Thefamily furman and sonand daughter in law iam sorry .I did remembered your husband bob in my classes he is nice man .he teacherkids about future job and somethings to do future I really miss jimmy class I willmemories

August 31, 2014

Janet Leigh Crittenden

Dear Furman family I will miss him R.I.P and be strength my prayer for his family. Ms Janet Leigh Crittenden Memphis Twnn

August 31, 2014

Ann Hall

I am so sorry Was really speechless to learn Bob passed. My prayers are with you Ginny and your family. Bob will be sorely miss in our deaf community.

August 31, 2014

Larry Vollmar

Ginny and family
Deepest condolences upon Bob's passing. He and I had lotta fun getting our faces muddied on the Gally football field. God's arms around you all .

August 31, 2014

Lynn and Phil Beam

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss beloved Bob..... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time!
With love and hugs,
Lynn and Phil Beam

August 31, 2014

Karen Broeder

Ginny, I was shocked that he passed away. He is with Lord now. Our thoughtful and prayers are with you . Hugs Karen (Craft) Broeder and Jerry Broeder.

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