Laurence E. Furbush

OAKLAND – Laurence E. Furbush, 88, of Oakland, passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his family on April 30, 2023.

He was born May 6, 1934 in Rome and was married to Frances (Robinson) for the past 68 years.

During his lifetime he worked 43 years for H&W, Scott Paper, and Sappi Corporation. He was a longtime member of the Oakland and Fairfield Church of the Nazarene where he held multiple positions including two mission trips to Africa and Costa Rica with the Work and Witness organization. He also loved to travel and was devoted to his children, and especially to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Frances; children Hope and husband Paul, Robin and husband Reggie, and Aaron and wife Jean; his grandchildren Gary, Nick, Jason, Lance, Nate, Amanda, Chad, Alicia, and Kevin; along with 18 great-grandchildren, Hunter, Hayden, Owen, Kylee, Haylie, Brayden, Codi, Brooklyn, Olivia, Logan, Chase, Kaleb, Isaac, Harper, Matthew, Cruz, Andrew, and Rose; also his great-great-grandchildren Wesley and Wyatt. He is also survived by his sister, Janice and brother, Jimmy.

Predeceased by his father, Frank Furbush Sr. and his mother, Martha (Foss); along with brothers Frank Jr., Wesley, Clarence, Gerald and sister, Shirley.

At his request there will be no funeral, however graveside services will be held at a later date.