FURNISS, Ira Henry –
February 29, 1936 - September 3, 2023
Passed away at Lakeview Manor at the age of 87.
He leaves behind his loving wife Caroline Furniss of 59 years.
His children Arthur Furniss, William Furniss (Vestine), Norman Furniss (Elaine) Melody ( Brent), Paul Furniss (pre-deceased Vessela).
His thirteen grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Jessica, Holly, Michael, Christopher, Elizabeth, Amanda, Joshua, Migelle, Noah, Jenica, Ira, Eric, and Devon.
Nine great-grandchildren. His loving siblings, Herbert Furniss (Audry), Mary Cottrell (pre-deceased Vern), Brenda Ramshaw (pre-deceased Tom).
He was born at the farm house February 29, 1936 to Harry and Elizabeth Furniss where he farmed with his father. Ira was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.
He was an honorable man he loved to curl and golf. All who knew him liked him. He had many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. We will miss him a lot.
His wishes are to be cremated, there will be a private family service at a later date.
His two special sister-in-law’s Mary Lou Nelson and Bobbie Carr who have always cared and loved him.
A special thank you to all who took wonderful care of a wonderful man at Lakeview Manor.
If so desired memorial donations in memory of Ira to the Parkinson Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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