Stanford "Scorch" Furness

Stanford “Scorch” Furness, age 87, of Elkton, died in his sleep, Thursday morning, at his home.
He was born September 11, 1915, at the home of his parents, the late Edward and Leah (Mousseau) Furness in Harbor Beach. He grew up in the Pinnebog and Chandler Twp. areas.
On September 29, 1939, he was united in marriage to Bernice Morell at the Kinde Presbyterian parsonage and settled in Elkton. Several years later, he was inducted into the US Army and served in the Philipines and South Pacific during WW II.
Scorch was a finish carpenter by trade. He and his brothers built many homes throughout the area including time spent constructing mobile homes in Marlette and prefab housing at Michigan Lumber Fabricating in Elkton. After retiring in 1974, he continued with his woodworking talents, by doing smaller carpenter jobs for neighbors and friends. He also built many many intricate detailed toys and crafts. He relaxed by ice fishing, pheasant and deer hunting.
Survivng are his wife, Bernice; three children, Jeanette Furness of Washington, Eileen (Gary) Stempin of Las Vegas and Burton (Mary) Furness of Elkton; two grandchildren, Chris and Matt and two great grandchildren, Zachary and Ashley. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Roy and Clifford and his sister Dorothy Farver.
Funeral services will be conducted 4:00 PM Sunday, October 13, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton. Rev. DeWeerd Smith will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Elkton.
Memorials may be given to the:
American Heart Assn. or the family.