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Charisse Diane Furr

Charisse Diane Furr

  • BORN: November 26, 1956
  • DIED: November 4, 2009
  • LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
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Straub's Funeral Home, Inc.

325 N E Third Ave
Camas, WA 98607
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“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... ”
1 of 12 | 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 » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Paul and Debbie Speer 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... Read More » ”
3 of 12 | 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. ”
4 of 12 | 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... Read More » ”
5 of 12 | 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 » ”
6 of 12 | 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 -... Read More » ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Rebecca Stoolfire amboy, WA

“Dan, our heartfelt sympathies to your and your family. Phil & Sandy ”
8 of 12 | 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... Read More » ”
9 of 12 | 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 » ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Willie Smalley Vancouver WA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Julie Bauer Deckert 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... Read More » ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Mary Jo Gilbert Vancouver WA

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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.

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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...
Posted by: Randy Phillips Vancouver, WA   November 17, 2009

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 greatly missed. Her positive impact on this world will be felt for years to come. Wishing you great strength and peace.
Posted by: Paul and Debbie Speer Vancouver, WA   November 15, 2009

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 wonderful memories give you some comfort. Sincerely, Pat and Bloor
Posted by: Pat and Bloor Redding    November 14, 2009

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.
Posted by: Mary Tipton Camas, WA   November 13, 2009

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 will forever be in our hearts. All our love, Shauna and family
Posted by: Shauna Webster Ross, OH   November 12, 2009

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 goodness of people. May the way she lived her life be an inspiration and a comfort to you in your time of grief. Sincerely, Frank
Posted by: Frank Barsotti    November 11, 2009

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 lot of laughs over the 'wall'. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Posted by: Rebecca Stoolfire amboy, WA   November 10, 2009

Dan, our heartfelt sympathies to your and your family. Phil & Sandy
Posted by: Phil & Sandy Hays Vancouver, WA   November 10, 2009

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 you on as you pick up the pieces and find a way to go on. An old friend and "cousin," Nancy Matela
Posted by: Nancy Matela Portland, OR   November 10, 2009

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 working with the both of you. I wish you strength in your upcoming experiences and all the best in future endevours.
Posted by: Willie Smalley Vancouver, WA   November 09, 2009

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Funeral Service:

Friday November 13
5:30 PM
Classical Chinese Garden
NW 3rd & Everett St.
Portland, OR

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