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Charisse Diane Furr

  • November 26, 1956 - November 4, 2009
  • Vancouver, Washington
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“Charisse was one of the few people who was truly a friend. Her kindness and compassion was evident in every conversation and in every smile. In...Read More » ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Debora Porras Heagerty - friend

“Dan, we are so saddened to hear about Charisse. I ran across the notice as I was looking forward to reconnecting for the holidays. I spent so much...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Bob and Shirley Hausafus - CA

“Charisse was loved by everyone who knew her. It was her kind and gentle spirit, and that easy smile that was contagious, that made her such a good...Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Janet Novak - Vancouver, WA

“Dan, I'm sorry to hear about Charisse, my thoughts and prayers go out to you....I know she will be missed by all that knew her... ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Randy Phillips - Vancouver, WA

“Dan, our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of great loss. Charisse was a bright light to everyone that knew her and will be...Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Paul and Debbie Speer - Vancouver, WA

“Dear Dan, We are so sorry to hear of Charisse losing her battle with cancer. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. May your many...Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Pat and Bloor Redding

“I am so sorry to hear about Charisse, she was such a wonderful and caring person. Dan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Mary Tipton - Camas, WA

“Uncle Dan, We are all deeply sorry for you loss, but are extremely blessed that Charisse was a part of our lives. She was a very special lady and...Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Shauna Webster - Ross, OH

“Dan, I am sorry to hear of Charisse's passing. Know that she was a bright light in the HR department, an optimist who always believed in the...Read More » ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: Frank Barsotti

“Dan, I was so sorry to hear that Charisse lost her battle with cancer. What a devastating situation. We shared a lot of great memories at HP - a...Read More » ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Rebecca Stoolfire - amboy, WA

“Dan, our heartfelt sympathies to your and your family. Phil & Sandy ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Phil & Sandy Hays - Vancouver, WA

“Dan, I just heard about Charisse's too-early passing. I am so sorry for you, altho I know she's out of pain now. Please know she will be cheering...Read More » ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Nancy Matela - Portland, OR

“Dan, I'm was very saddened to hear about your loss. Charisse was a very kind sweet person and will be missed by all. I really enjoyed my time...Read More » ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Willie Smalley - Vancouver, WA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Julie Bauer Deckert - Cincinnati, OH

“Oh Dan, I can't tell you how shocked and saddened I am after reading about Charisse in the paper. How awful for you. Funny, after all these years...Read More » ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Mary Jo Gilbert - Vancouver, WA


Charisse Diane Furr passed from this life gently and peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, at her home in Vancouver, Washington, after a long bout with breast cancer. Her husband Dan was at her side. Charisse was born on November 26, 1956 in Van Nuys, California, where she grew up and graduated from Providence High School. She completed both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Loyola Marymount College in Los Angeles. She found her soul-mate and life companion when she met Dan and they married in November, 1991, in the San Juan Islands. Charisse was a project manager and Human Resources Training Specialist for Hewlett-Packard Co, where she developed diversity and leadership training programs. She moved from the Bay Area to Vancouver in 1990 to work at the HP site. She retired from HP in December, 2006. Charisse loved the outdoors, and was an avid gardener and hiker. She was a volunteer for the Adult Literacy and other programs. In addition to her husband Dan Berne, Charisse is survived by her mother Madeline Furr, her sister Michelle Furr, her stepdaughter Aiyana (Mrs. Jake) White, her step-granddaughter Abby, and her niece Jessie Furr. She is preceded in death by her father Andrew Furr. A memorial service for Charisse will be held Friday, November 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Classical Chinese Garden, NW 3rd Ave. and Everett Street, in downtown Portland, Oregon. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Charisse made be to the Nature Conservancy.