Michael Faurest

Dr. Michael Faurest, September 21, 1946 - July 17, 2023, Louisville, Kentucky. Michael passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023, at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Kentucky. He was born in Maysville, Kentucky on September 21, 1946 to John and Nancye Faurest.
Michael was predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years, Ann Lintner Faurest, and by John and Nancye Faurest, his parents.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved children, Michelle Ann Faurest Torres (Chris), Michael Clarke Faurest (Maggie), and Megan Faurest Johnson (Drew), and his six grandsons, who he adored (Watson and Charlie Torres, James and Clarke Faurest, Will Tyrikos, and Jake Johnson). Michael is also survived by two siblings: Nancye Faurest Mowry (William) and John Faurest Jr. (Mitzie), along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Michael graduated from Mason County High School in 1964, where he was king of the prom and an avid and talented golfer culminating in the winning of the Kentucky Golf State Championship and a golf scholarship to U of K. He and Ann met and fell in love while both were attending the University of Kentucky. He excelled in his studies and received his bachelors in science and a doctorate in medicine. After medical school, he did an internship in Indianapolis then attended the University of North Carolina Chapel hill as a resident in Dermatology. He served in the Air Force as a dermatologist before opening his dermatology practice in Louisville. He became a well known and widely regarded physician throughout his over 40 years of practicing medicine.
After a successful career, Michael retired to enjoy golf, travel, and enjoy time with his grandchildren. He was an active member at the St. Francis of Rome Catholic Church. He loved his annual Hilton Head vacation with the family. He cherished his time traveling with his wife to all regions of the world. Michael leaves behind many devoted friends. He played golf with his weekly golf groups who continued to be there for him as his illness persisted. He had a monthly lunch group that also supported him until he could no longer attend. Michael was loved by family and friends and will be missed by all.
Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21st, 2023, at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church, 2119 Payne Street, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, 1600 Newburg Road. The service may be followed online at www.facebook.com/stfrancesofrome. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, St. Matthews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the following organization that meant so much to Michael: St. Francis of Rome Church.
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