Donald Marion Furman (1918-2012)

FURMAN, WYATT, FITCH, STONE, HOFFMAN, SMITH

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 9/15/2012 at 21:36:38

From Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care obituary, Ames, Story County, Iowa:

Donald Marion Furman of Ames, died Monday, August 20, at Green Hills Health Care Center in Ames. A visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday Aug. 23, at Bethesda Lutheran Church 1517 Northwestern Ave. with a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Friday Aug 24, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames. Burial will be at Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Donald was born January 12, 1918 in Howard Township in Story County to Lloyd and Alma (Johnson) Furman.

He married Ruth Wyatt on August 3, 1957. They just celebrated 55 years of a wonderful marriage.
Donald was proud to have served his country in World War II serving in the Army. After returning home to Story County he started building homes in Ames. In 1952 a partnership was formed with Erben Hunziker. For over 50 years H & F Builders and Hunziker & Furman Realty were one of the most prominent companies in the Ames area.

One of Donald's favorite things to do was to drive to each of his farms and check the growth of the crops that year.

Donald was very happy in 2007 when he and Ruth made a donation to the City of Ames to help fund the aquatic center. During the construction of the aquatic center Donald enjoyed driving down through the site to check the progress.

Donald is survived by his wife Ruth and one daughter Mary (Richard) Fitch, three grandchildren, Nicholas, Holly and Jenna and one great grandchild Devin. Also surviving are his sister Muriel Stone and brother Eugene Furman along with 13 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Lyle Furman, two sisters, Ardyce Hoffmann and Leilia Smith.

The family wishes that memorials be sent to the charity of your choice.

On line condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.

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