Date of Service:
February 24, 2023
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William Alfred Furst was born and raised in Nuttley, NJ and was a 1965 graduate of Nuttley High School. After high school, William attended Kansas Wesleyan University but during his sophomore year felt compelled to drop out and join the United States Navy as he wanted to serve.
William enlisted into the Navy as a Navy Corpsman and served in Vietnam with Hotel Co. 2nd BN 1st Marine Reg. 1st from 1969-1970. Due to his bravery in Vietnam, William was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Action Ribbon.
After being discharged, William then returned to college and became a graduate of Kansas Wesleyan University and a graduate of Asbury Hospital School of Nursing in Salina KS. He was a dedicated certified operating room registered nurse throughout his 30+ year-long career in both the public and military sectors.
Within that time, William reenlisted in the United States Naval Reserves as an Officer. He was deployed on the USS New Orleans (LPH-11) in support of Marine operations during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm from 1990-1991. William, once again, was deployed in support of War on Terror-Operation Enduring Freedom/Noble Eagle in 2003. At the time of his retirement in 2007, William held the rank of Commander, Nurse Corps United States Navy Reserves.
William was a loving husband, brother, father, stepfather, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Gloria, his brother Richard (Diane), his daughters Kristin and Katherine (Adam), his son William Andrew; his two stepdaughters Janine (John) and Melanie; his grandsons Tyrus, Grayden, Mason, Rolan, his granddaughter Isla; and his nephews and great-nieces.
Services will be held at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory at 4:00pm, Friday, February 24, 2023.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Disabled American Veterans Charity (DAV)
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Ann
February 13, 2023, 11:33 pm
May you find comfort in knowing your loved one is at peace.