Thomas Furman Sr.

Professor Furman was a wonderful person and loved and respected by all who knew him. I worked with him at the University and also at Water & Air Research, Inc., a company he founded. I am saddened by his passing and wish to express my sympathy to his family and friends. He will be missed.

Tom Furman was first Professor Furman and with time he became Tom. He was a mentor and later a good friend. He was a role model for being a good engineer, a good advisor, a good companion, and a hard worker. During a private moment in the early 1970s, he shared a bit of philosophy when the University was in funding constraints by pointing out that "a bit of belt tightening was good for clearing out some of the dead wood." He could remain calm and focused during unsettling...

Mr. Furman has always been a bright point in my memories! His warm hospitality, humor and intelligence made a lasting impression. My condolences to all the family - and to Keith especially.

I will miss this fine and wonderful gentleman, whose kind letters helped me to understand more about our Heyward ancestry.
Cousin Elizabeth Heyward Thomas