Elisabeth P. Fuhrman
Beth was the calm in everyone’s storm. Her presence always gave others he feeling of safety and the confidence to thrive. May her legacy live on through the inspiration she was to her family, friends and students.
A memorial celebration of Beth’s life will be held at the convenience of her family at a future date.
Elisabeth P. Fuhrman, 67, of Columbia PA departed this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 after battling a short illness. Born in West Chester, PA to Richard and Barbara Wilkinson Partridge. Beth was the loving wife of Garry W. Fuhrman for 44 years.
Beth was a 1974 graduate of Henderson High School in West Chester and a 1978 graduate of Millersville State College with a Bachelor of Arts in art education. Her post graduate education in art history continued at Millersville University and LaSalle University.
Beth began her teaching career as an elementary art teacher in the public school system of Bridgeton NJ. She also spent six seasons as a Beach Tag Supervisor in Cape May NJ. Beth completed her 34 year teaching career at Warwick High School in Lititz teaching art and art history in 2016. Many of Beth’s students won Scholastic Art Awards at the local, regional and national levels. In 1991, Beth was personally recognized at the Kennedy Art Center in Washington, DC as an outstanding art teacher.
For many years, Beth served as a Sunday School Teacher for the parish nursery at St. Edward’s Episcopal Church. In addition, she was a member of the Altar Guild.
Beth had a talent for restoring old tired houses into properties of beauty, often using antiques and reclaimed materials, which she referred to as a “house’s jewelry.”
In addition to her husband Garry and parents Richard and Barbara Partridge, she is survived by her son, CPT. Chaplain Matthew husband of Jessica Fuhrman; daughter, Katy wife of Tim Hopkinson; six grandchildren, Allie, Katrina, Lara, Brandon, Morgan & John, and her brother Paul husband of Amy Partridge. Beth was preceded in death by her son, CPT. Brandon W. Fuhrman (U.S Army Ranger).
A memorial celebration of Beth’s life will be held at the convenience of her family at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Beth’s memory to the Claiborne Community Association, 10403 Claiborne Road, Clairborne MD 21624 or at www.clairbornemd.org. The association coordinates social activities and philanthropic endeavors and aspires to conduct outreach to avoid social isolation of rural residents and support for the sick and home bound.
Beth was the calm in everyone’s storm. Her presence always gave others he feeling of safety and the confidence to thrive. May her legacy live on through the inspiration she was to her family, friends and students.
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