Mary Lou Furrer

Aug 3, 1933 - Sep 6, 2024August 3, 1933 - September 6, 2024

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Mary Lou Furrer

Aug 3, 1933 - Sep 6, 2024August 3, 1933 - September 6, 2024


Place of birth

Cedar Rapids, IA

Most recently lived in

Conroe, TX

Mary's favorite hobbies

Crocheting, puzzles, Gardening, Fishing

Mary's favorite foods

Seafood, Mexican, She loved Squash, Okra and Fresh Tomatoes

Favorite bands and musical artists

Frank Sinatra, Lawrence Welk, Big Bands “50s & 60s”, BB King, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Benny Goodman Band

Interesting facts about Mary

She was a beautician, and she had to wait 2 days after she turned 16 to get married to buddy.

Mary loved nothing more than

Her Family

Favorite place in the world

Where her family is.

Favorite TV shows

Kelly Clarkson, Pictionary, name that tune, HGTV, Hallmark Movies

Favorite sports

Houston Astros

Obituary

Mary Lou Furrer, born on August 3, 1933, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, in Conroe, Texas. A dedicated beautician, Mary found joy in the simple pleasures of life, including crocheting, solving puzzles, gardening, and fishing.

She cherished her family above all, and her warm heart and loving spirit will be profoundly missed. Mary had a special fondness for seafood and Mexican cuisine also her love for fresh vegetables, and she enjoyed the timeless melodies of Frank Sinatra, Lawrence Welk, BB King, Benny Goodman Band, Glen Miller Orchestra and the Big Bands from the '50s and '60s. Her favorite pastimes included watching shows like Kelly Clarkson, Pictionary, and HGTV, Hallmark Movies and cheering on her beloved Houston Astros.

Mary's life was filled with love and devotion to her family, which was her greatest pride. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob “Buddy” Furrer Sr., as well as her birth parents, James and Dorothy Sorensen, her adoptive parents, Robert and Madge Lammert, and her siblings Dorothy, Vernon, and unnamed twin sister, Dolores, along with Geraldine and Kathleen., and Her Daughter-In-Law Ricki Furrer.

She is survived by her five children: Jacob Jr. (Kathy) Furrer, Douglas (Belinda) Furrer, Phyllis (Patrick Sr.) Wells, Dorothy Furrer, and Mike Furrer.

Mary was also blessed with 16 grandchildren Jason Furrer, Tracy Furrer , Jacob lll (Melissa) Furrer, William (Jessica) Furrer, Adam (Rachel) Furrer, Cynthia (Cody) Beeston, Raquel (Travis) Hoffstot, Douglas Furrer ll, Rebecca Milligan, Patrick Wells Jr, Jacob Breshears (Amber Hammers), Mary (Lynn) Doyal, Barbara Breshears (Jason Raley) , Megan Diaz , Elisabeth Furrer, Jared Furrer

36 Great Grandkids Andrew Furrer, Brittany Furrer, Tiffany (Logan) Demney, Jacob Furrer lV, Jared Noe, Mason Furrer, Makenzie Furrer, Matthias Furrer, Olivia Beeston, Iris Beeston, Brayden Wright, Makayla Wright, Annabelle Wright, Avalynn Kuhrt, Michael Kuhrt, Brent Williams, Courtney(Stephen) Wright, Dyanna Williams, Ashton Milligan, Brandie (Jr) Rodriguez , Patrick Wells lll, Aaron Wells, Jordan Breshears, Ty Breshears, Liberty Breshears, Stevye Breshears, JP Doyal-Breshears, Christian Doyal, Logan Doyal, Kimberlynn Doyal, Chloe Breshears, Tristan Ortiz, Xavier, AJ, Thalia, Brooklyn

8 Great Great Grandkids Emily Noe, Lyla Noe, Olivia Noe ,  Braiden Wright, Leyton Wright, Kai Wright,  Emery Doyal-Breshears, and CarterLynn Doyal.

All of whom brought immense joy and pride to her life.



Mary Lou Furrer's legacy of love, family, and warmth will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.

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Born on August 3, 1933

Cedar Rapids, IA

Passed away on September 6, 2024

Conroe, TX

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