Megan Louise Furth – a scholar of language, accomplished horsewoman

Megan Louise Furth died on July 30, 2003 in Freiburg, Germany at
the age of 31. Beloved daughter of Donna Wickham Furth and
Frederick Paul Furth, and step-daughter of Peggy Jane Furth. Loving
sister of Darby Furth Bonomi and Ben Stearman Furth. Sister-in-law
of Thomas V. Bonomi, Jr. Niece of Mary Jo and John Arthur Odell,
Jeanne and James McTighe and Jackie and Jerry Minor. A 1993
graduate magna cum laude of New York University, Phi Beta Kappa,
with majors in history, philosophy, and Italian, Megan went on to
pursue a career as a writer and poet. Her works have been published
in the Black Warrior Review and Carte Italiane. At the time of her
death, she had many works in progress. A scholar of languages
fluent in Russian and Italian, she also spoke some German and
Spanish. In addition, she was a dedicated and beloved teacher. She
was a member of the Faculty of Foreign Languages at Moscow State
University, where she lectured in American literature and taught
English as a second language. Megan was also an avid horsewoman.
Nationally-ranked from the age of 12, she was the youngest rider in
history to compete in the American Grandprix Association Series of
Show Jumping and, at the age of 18, rode for the United States
Equestrian Team in international competition. Megan had a brilliant
mind and huge heart. She touched everyone who came in contact with
her, and will be deeply missed by all. A service to celebrate
Megan’s life was held at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in San
Francisco on Monday, August 11. The family has asked that, in lieu
of flowers, contributions be made to the Megan Louise Furth
Memorial Fund, 710 El Camino del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121.