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Paula Layton
November 16, 2024
Memories from school and water skiing with Bruce Zue. You always had the best smile!
Lynn Oliver Kohlwes
November 16, 2022
Miss you Mike. I can´t believe it´s been 13 years since we lost you. I will always remember you. Such a great loss.
Dan P.
May 6, 2022
Here I am still thinking about the fun times we had at work, and telling other people about you. Miss you Mike.
Lynn O
September 27, 2021
Miss you Mike. Your smile and laugh and your dry sense of humor.
Anne
September 22, 2021
I miss you, Michael.
Paula Layton Patterson
July 11, 2020
Darn Mike, you passed long ago and I never knew. You were my love a bit after high school. you always had the best smile. My heart is heavy knowing you passed earluer than you should have. I am so sorry.
Anne
November 17, 2019
I still think of you every day and miss you. Your death has gutted us. You should be here.
April 14, 2015
I miss you, Michael. I hope you and Kevin are taking good care of Teresa. Ilife is empty and numbing without you guys, I love you.
cindy jacobs
December 6, 2009
To Mike's family,
I remember elevator races in the Watergate Hotel when we were kids. And playing hide and seek in your house in Virginia. You were the reason we moved to Vashon. You were there and we were reassured because of it. Cecelia was there at school and we were always able to go find her for a kind word when we needed it. You are so important to all of our family. I feel so sad for you. And I will miss Mike. We have many fond memories of times spent with him. I know he's looking down on us from his star. You are in our hearts and in our prayers.
Jim Franklin
December 4, 2009
Bill
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. For many years, you supported me in AP---don't hesitate to ask if I can be of help.
December 2, 2009
So sad and sorry to hear this. You are in the thoughts of your former neighbors from long ago on Vashon.. love from Al, Matt, and Kat Eggleston
Eva Clary
December 1, 2009
Kathy,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
John Dally
December 1, 2009
So sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Many memories of his smiling face over the years growing up on Vashon and then running into him at the U of W.
Kim Reynolds
December 1, 2009
Bill, It has been a long time. I have always hoped to see you again. Never did I want it to be because of something like this. I remember your wonderful stories about the plane he loved working on, (instrumentation hiccups etc.) the hanger you both built, and the way your face always lit up when you spoke of him. As a younger woman, I went and introduced myself to find out about this young man whose Father I thought so much of. I remember these two things about him, his incredible smile, which so many others have talked about, and his hair. He had your hair. I giggled about that. I am not sure you remember me but I have never forgotten you.
As so many others have said, I am so sorry.
Your trusty Admin Assistant and Phyllis Morris wanna be,
Kim (Witherbee) Reynolds
November 30, 2009
Dear Bill and Cecilia,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincere condolences to you and your Family,
Love,
Heinz and Eileen
Curt Chambers & Vicki DeLaurenti
November 29, 2009
We knew Mike in college, in Alaska and since. He always had your back and had a legendary sense of curiosity and humor. We will miss him immensely.
Knut Hansen
November 27, 2009
Dear Furlong family;
I was so saddened to hear the news.
I haven't seen Mike in over twenty five years, but it seems like yesterday that we were roommates, going to school and trying to make a little extra cash in Alaska. We hung out quite a bit in those days, and Mike always looked out for me. I won't forget that.
My deepest condolences to you during this very difficult time.
Mary and Doug Nelson
November 27, 2009
To all - we are sorry for what has happened and are thinking of all of you. We met Mike in college and loved him for his enthusiasm, humor, smarts and positiveness. We'll always remember that laugh and humor that lit up a room - along with the occasional fireworks. Take care,
George & Linda Kirkish
November 25, 2009
Bill & Cecilia
Linda and I were so sorry to hear about Mike. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Please let us know if either of us can do anything for you guys. It's such a shame and we understand that your grief is very, very deep. Please don't hesitate to call on us for anything we can do to help.
Roxane Deigh
November 25, 2009
To the Furlong family,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of such a kind and gentle man. He had such a love of life and made everything fun. We met over 20 years ago. I pray that God will comfort you during this time.
November 24, 2009
Kathy,
We're so sorry about your husband's death. Our hearts grieve for your loss. Sincere condolences to you and all of Mike's family. With deepest sympathy,
Rachel Gunkel and Tom Pettitt
Tony Trent
November 24, 2009
Dear Mr and Mrs Furlong,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your son Mike. I got to know Mike while at Vashon High School and very much enjoyed the times we spent together on the Rock. Most of all I remember his uncanny ability to make me laugh, no matter the situation we were in at the time. As a man he was unflaggingly optimistic, and could always be counted on to say a kind word or lend a hand to a friend in need. I will miss him, but will remember him as I saw him last, with a big smile that was so Mike. God Bless you my friend.
November 24, 2009
I have great memories of growing up with Mike. He loved to ski, both on water and snow, and we had some great San Juan trips. He was an important part of my life and was a unique and wonderful person. I will miss his smile and sense of humor.
Dennis Williams
Alina Wickline
November 24, 2009
Frank Devlin told me of your deeply felt loss. Remembering you as a teenager, and a man, I'm sure he was a very special man. So very sorry for your loss.
Frank's little sister, Butch
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Bob & Kay Therkelsen
November 24, 2009
Bill & Family,
One of the many ways Michael enriched our lives was having him fly his Stinson at our Vashon Airport picnics.
We will miss him & his cheery presence.
Things just won't be the same again.
November 24, 2009
Kathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Best, Matt & Shannon Pool
November 24, 2009
Dear Bill and family,
So sorry to hear that Mike has died. I worked in Boeing Advanced Projects when Bill was in leadership there and I was acquainted with Mike through the High Potential engineering program. I didn't know Mike very well but every once in a while we would pass each other in a hallway or between buildings at the Kent Space Center. I always noticed the family resemblance to Bill in height and good looks (including the strong chin).
Sincere condolences to the family during such a difficult time.
Amy Reiss
(formerly Gerson)
Gary Aspiri
November 23, 2009
Mike - you always had a smile for everyone - you will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to the Furlong Family.
November 23, 2009
With my deepest sympathy to the Furlong Family.... Frank Schaeffer (Seattle)
Laurie (Radford) Veatch
November 23, 2009
Dear Furlong Family,
Please know that you are in my prayers- I am so sorry.
Scott Anderson
November 23, 2009
Mike was a great friend indeed. My memories of him are filled with laughter, spontaneity and exhileration. Life was lived in the moment, always going the extra step to make things just right, adding a twist to make it his identity. His ability to take ideas and bring them to life was amazing. I will truely miss this man who proved that nothing was impossible. He was a true gentleman. With humor and wisdom he had a way to make everyone feel special. God bless you Mike, I hope you find Nirvana!
Steve Schumacher
November 23, 2009
Dear Kathryn,family and friends
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the tragic death of Michael Furlong we are all very sorry that he is no longer with us.
No doubt this sad event has been very disturbing for you and for the many other people who knew and cared for him. We are thinking of you and them in this time of loss and bereavement.
With sympathy,
From all of us
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Dave Smith
November 23, 2009
In our worlds of gray Mike you had fire in your eyes and lit us up! And that's how you'll be remembered.
Dee Pullin
November 23, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Tressa Azpiri
November 23, 2009
No words make sense. You are in my heart and prayers. Breathe deep the salt air around you, Sincerely, Tressa Azpiri
Lynn Oliver Kohlwes
November 22, 2009
Mike
Even though I have not seen you in years, you will be sorely missed. I loved your sense of humor, your smile. Remember when the 10 of us went to Hawaii with Harry Beal,at the end of our senior year, riding our bikes all those miles. You made the trip so fun, so many memories. I miss you all ready.
Lea Duntley
November 22, 2009
It was fun tagging along with Mike and David when they were waterskiing.
Candy Duncan
November 22, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about Mike's death. He was a fun guy in high school!
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