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Janos "John" Fur
March 8, 1935 - August 14, 2014
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<div itemprop="description">John was born in Budapest Hungary on March 8, 1935 and was an only child. However, during the war, he lived with his grandmother (Edes) whom he was very fond of, in a smaller town, Devecser, close to his many cousins. Unknown to many John had an adventurous spirit, which was the primary reason that John and Elizabeth left Hungary in 1956 during the uprising against the Soviet Union's occupation of Hungary, to seek a new home. Many of John and Elizabeth's current friends were met during their travels originally to France and after on to Calgary, Canada. They left with only the clothes on their backs and had to sneak across the Hungarian/Austrian border during the night. John's love of travelling was undoubtedly an important contributor to the start of a new life outside Hungary for John and Elizabeth.<br />Shortly after arriving in Calgary, Susanna, their oldest was born, which brought new responsibilities, which John took on very happily. John was a devoted family man and put the priorities of his family before anything else. He cared deeply for Elizabeth and thought that she was the best cook in the world and a fantastic mother. John always ensured that his children, Susie and Johnny, felt like their accomplishments were the biggest source of pride in his life. He always made time for his children and loved occasions like Christmas and Easter, for they brought the family together. <br />John loved going on family vacations especially to the interior of B.C. He loved the hot weather, going to the lakes and the orchards. He said that it reminded him of Hungary. Dad remained very patriotic to his former homeland and would show such pride when singing the Hungarian national anthem at Hungarian community gatherings. Many of the people closest to John and Elizabeth were lifetime compatriots who shared the adventure of establishing a new home in Canada.<br />Although, dad was diagnosed with MS in his late thirties, he never gave in to the disease and certainly never let himself be defined by it. He worked until the last moment that he was capable. He never wanted anyone to feel sorry for him and kept an enormously positive attitude throughout most of the years that he fought the disease.<br />During his later years John's grandchildren became the biggest source of excitement and pride in his life. He would be beaming whenever he saw his grandkids and felt great admiration towards their accomplishments. He happily said in his last years that he was 'just' a grandpa now.<br />Anyone, who ever came to know John would know that he was a very proud man, had a very kind and sensitive soul and touched everyone with 'sunshine' from his warm smile. Although we will miss him dearly, his spirit will live on forever in our hearts.<br />We sincerely thank all the staff at Carewest Sarcee for the amazing care and attention that was extended to John over the years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John&rsquo;s memory to the Calgary Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. A private family service was held.<br /></div>