![]() ![]() She instilled confidence in her students and felt it was important for them to learn compassion for others. Anne often joked she made the switch to kindergarten because she wanted to be taller than her students! As a teacher she created an environment of positivity in her classroom. ![]() Anne is survived by her caring, loving and devoted husband, Alan Furuya, father George, brother Richard (Chris), and sister Carol (Tommy Hirabayashi).Īnne is most proud of the relationships she made with people: being a friend, a teacher, and part of a dynamic team at Berryessa Union School District for 28 years. ![]() Anne Christine (Shimizu) Furuya was born on June 8, 1948, in Los Angeles, Calif. Throughout the years, Anne has been an inspiration and mentor to many who sought her advice. After a courageous 24-year battle with cancer, our beloved “Rainbow Wahine Warrior” has succumbed to her illness.
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