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Kenneth FURRIER Obituary
Kenneth Furrier (1934-2015) was a creative leader, a generous humanitarian, a devotee of the arts, a voracious reader, and a dedicated, passionate educator. During his remarkable 60 years in education, he held numerous leadership roles from teacher, to department chair, to assistant principal at Anderson High School; to president of the Board of Trustees and superintendent of Dohn Community High School. He powered the direction of education as a leader and director of many committees - from Director of Community Service, to key player on the Blue Ribbon Task Force, to innovative advocate on the Long-Range Planning Committee in the Forest Hills School District. He was a leading force and one of the founding members of the unique, non-profit, credit recovery high school for at-risk teenagers, Dohn Community High School, created in 1999. He was a patron of the New York Metropolitan Opera and generously supported the Cincinnati Symphony, the Playhouse in the Park, the Ensemble Theater Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Opera and the Cincinnati May Festival. In addition, he produced many Anderson High School musicals. His love for Anderson Township led him to become an active member on the Anderson Township Greenspace Committee - Ohio's first Greenspace Township. Preceded in death by his mother, Rose, and his father, John G. Furrier. Survived by his older brother, John G. (Jack) Furrier (deceased wife, Mary); nephews, Mike Furrier (Joelee); Rick Furrier (Franny); Tom Furrier (Cheryl); Greg Furrier (Jennifer); Jeff Furrier (Rhonda), and Sean Furrier (Tammy), all of Tucson, AZ.; Leslie Furrier of La Jolla, CA. and Tim Furrier (Sarah) of Scottsdale, AZ.; 24 great-nephews and nieces and 5 great-great-nephews and 3 great-great-nieces. In addition, Ken is survived by many, many devoted friends and colleagues. Visitation: Gwen Mooney Funeral Home, Spring Grove Cemetery, October 31, 2015, 10 am - 11 am; Celebration of Life at 11 am. A memorial dedication will be held at a later date.
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Pat Topping Gilley
November 2, 2015
On behalf of the Parma Schaaf High School Class of 1952, we send our condolences to Ken's family and friends.
Christel Kronenberg
November 23, 2015
I was saddened to hear that Ken had died. I taught at AHS for 8 years, and experienced Ken as a very steady, kind, and caring force at the school.
Marcia Rees McMillin
November 4, 2015
Ken was a good friend in high school and a wonderful artist. So sorry to hear of his passing. Marcia
Christel Kronenberg
October 30, 2015
Sorry to hear he has passed away. I enjoyed him as assistant principal during my time at AHS as German teacher
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Rick Schrand
October 30, 2015
Thank you for everything you did to help the young people of Anderson High School become the best they could be. Your legacy will live on in thousands of men and women whose lives you touched.
Thomas Huesing
October 30, 2015
Mr. Furrier was an incredibly kind, professional, and talented educator. He made a difference in my life and the lives of so many other students. He was perhaps more in touch with the students and their educational and developmental needs than any other administrator at AHS, and I had an incredible amount of respect for the man. Rest in peace, sir.
October 30, 2015
Mr. Furrier was a legacy at Anderson High. RIP to a man who made a difference in many communities!
bob Togneri
October 30, 2015
The light will always shine down on your special seat at the HD Met opera performances as it will at the many other place and on the manypeople you touched. Brave Ken.
Carolyn Warden
October 30, 2015
Thank you Ken for helping everyone become his or her best self.
Janet Schneider
October 30, 2015
Thank you for your many years of service to the students of AHS. You will be missed.
Kay Edwards
October 29, 2015
Thank you for all the time you gave....you were a brilliant educator and a great friend.
Chip Gilchrist
October 29, 2015
Thank you for making Anderson a better place, and for so many years of dedicated service.
October 29, 2015
May God and treasured memories comfort the Furrier family. Isa.41:10
Margie Keck
October 29, 2015
Thank you Mr. Furrier for your many years of dedication and service to AHS. RIP.
Margie Keck, Class of 1969
Joyce Geng
October 29, 2015
Thank you for devoting your life's work and passion to serving in Education!
Shawna Burkham
October 29, 2015
I suppose my first job ever was working for Mr. Furrier's office when I was a senior at AHS. I liked and respected him then, and continue to be grateful for his mentorship and support 43 years later. My sincerest condolences to his entire family and all his friends. You will be missed, Ken, and many lives are better for you having been part of them.
Niki Kiser
October 29, 2015
Mr Furrier was a wonderful man and someone I can talk to at AHS my prayers is with the family Niki kiser
Maura Kennedy
October 29, 2015
Thank you for devoting your life to education, Mr. Furrier. Those of us who attended and graduated from AHS are grateful for your many years of service. RIP, sir.
Renee Songy
October 29, 2015
ReneeYou were such a good and fair man at AHS. SO Glad I got to speak with you in July. Rest well .... May angels guide you on your way
Renee Songy
Pat Grove
October 29, 2015
My prayers for the Furrier family. He was am amazing educator and a wonderful person. It was an honor to have worked with him at AHS
Mary Ann Boo and Susan Wolf
October 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the Furrier family. Susan and I both know our Dad, Bob Wolf, thought highly of Ken and had much admiration and respect for him as an educator and leader. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Bob Babbs
October 29, 2015
Peace be with you and your family! You were a friend to many of us at Anderson HS.
Judy Duarte
October 29, 2015
Mr. Furrier was my counselor at AHS & I always found him to be kind, considerate & generous with his time & advice. My prayers are with his family. Judy Duarte AHS 1965
Smith
October 29, 2015
My sincere sympathies to the Furrier Family. May God the Hearer of Prayer bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time-Psalm 62:8
October 28, 2015
Mr Furrier was a good friend, teacher and mentor at AHS and all through my life. We will miss seeing him and hearing that hearty laugh. Rest Mr Furrier Judy Winkle Busse.
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