Book of Memories for Charles J. Furchner

Condolence From Karen (Suutari) Fricker

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:52:03 EDT

It has taken me a week to ponder Charlie's passing. I knew it would be difficult and that it was inevitable but I was thinking about him just the day before he left. Strange forces in this world. So many wonderful memories, Charlie was always the definition of a gentleman. Always kind and considerate and slightly 'proper' while fun loving. Be it on day trips and cookouts on the 'big lake' hauling wood cases of pop in glass bottles, baseball games and saunas (the great athlete that he was, he never let you feel lesser), doubles tennis games on the grass court and latterly even some singles at Whitefish - he loved to play more than he needed to win when he could have won easily pretty much all of the time. I will miss chats over beers with he and my dad and Michael to rehydrate while recapping whatever game was played. I recall how mortified he was when I joined in the chase of Sam - kicking off my convocation heels to run across the freshly dug potato field - as yet another porcupine had arrived on the scene. The look on his face was worth a little dirt (and Sam was saved!) The world is a lesser place without his happy, steady presence. Sincere condolences to all of the family. Is it just me, or can I hear Joyce's voice saying, "Now Charles...."

Memorial Candle lit by Marilyn Fennell

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:39:22 EDT

Marilyn Fennell

Condolence From Lesley Flowers

Sun, 18 Jun 2017 07:34:46 EDT

Our condolences to the whole Furchner family. Marte and I have fond memories of Charlie and always valued his friendship. Lesley Flowers and Marte Holouka

Condolence From Susan Nauss-Morgan

Sat, 17 Jun 2017 22:51:35 EDT

My condolences to the Furchner family. I have fond memories of both Charlie and Joyce growing up with my parents Carl and Marilyn Nauss at our home on Lake Penage. There was always lots of laughter and fun times. They are all together now having one last coffee together like old times. Love the Nauss family

Condolence From Amanda Suutari

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:17:40 EDT

I am so touched to hear about Charlie's transition. To me, he was a deeply generous, fatherly, kind soul, full of life and vitality until his later years. There was something always very innocent and sweet about him. I always loved stopping in to see him at the farm on the way to and from our family's camp. My thoughts are with his family today.

Condolence From Julia and Steve Heikoop

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:58:33 EDT

Our condolences to the Furchner Family. We are thinking and praying for you during this difficult time.

Condolence From Stephanie Schorr

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 03:10:51 EDT

Thinking of Jim & Anne & Lisa & Laura, Bob & Dianne & Sarah & Amelia, Bill & Rohin, and of course Charlie and Barrett. Charlie "Senior' was a great man - strong, simple and kind, and father to great sons, who themselves are great fathers. Barrett's favourite place in the whole world is the camp - which speaks volumes about the Furchner family - fun, adventurous and loving. Hope Charlie is taking a walk in the woods, followed by a beer in his Lazy Boy chair. All my love, Stephanie

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Thu, 15 Jun 2017 11:14:11 EDT