Local philanthropist, businessman, & civic leader John Furbee passes away
Longtime Desert Hot Springs philanthropist, businessman, civic leader and youth supporter John Furbee passed away Tuesday following an extended illness.
John Furbee arrived in Desert Hot Springs over 50 years ago, and quickly established the well-known DHS Drug Store. He went on to own and operate several successful businesses within the city and served the community as the President of the Boys and Girls Club and Mission Springs Foundation and sat as Chairman of the Board of both the Desert Hot Springs Planning Commission and Desert Hot Springs Economic Committee.
Furbee’s commitment and dedication to the city earned him the distinct honor of being named the Senior Inspiration Award Recipient for the City of Desert Hot Springs in 2006.
In 2012 the City Council named the Aquatic Center at the Community Health and Wellness Center the “John H. Furbee Aquatic Center” in his honor.
KESQ News Channel 3 / CBS Local 2 spoke with Furbee
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This dedication was based on the significant contributions Furbee made to the community he loved so much, including the donation of the property upon which the facility was built and a significant monetary contribution toward the Center.
John Furbee was a community hero, known for his dedication to the youth, animals, and local charities. He had a kind heart and will be sorely missed by our entire community.
