James Richards Furnish Obituary
The passing of James Richards Furnish of Gila, New Mexico leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 11, 2025 at the age of 79. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eula Beck (Becky) and William Furnish (Bill); his aunt Mary Betty Huber; and his siblings-in-law, William Ford and Darlia Wright.
He is survived by: his children, Julie Even (Chad), Jessica Berke (John), Beth Furnish (Mike Oehrtman), Abigail Furnish and Samuel Furnish; his grandchildren, Grace McKinney, Hunter Even, Ethan Berke, Tate Even, Alice "Gertie" Berke, Verena Oehrtman and Amelia Oehrtman; his siblings, Dale Furnish (Luella), Jean Spitzer (John), Ann Ford and Joseph Furnish (Frances Marcus); his significant other April Crosby; and also, Marjori Berke, Mary Saylor Parry and Judy Burton Furnish.
Memorial contributions can be made to the "James Furnish Scholarship in Forestry (fund 2705130)" at the Iowa State University Foundation.
