Amoura, Mahmoud M.
Feb 19, 1924 - Sep 21, 2009
Omaha. Mr. Amoura was born in Haifa Palastine and moved to Amman Jordan in 1948. He worked for the American Red Cross and United Nations in Jordan where he met Dorothy Houghton, Deputy Secretary of State for President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mr. Amoura and his wife, Saira, were sponsored by Mrs. Houghton and immigrated to the United States in 1956 to reside in Red Oak, IA. Amoura was the Office Manager and Treasurer of Wilson Concrete Company in the 1960s, Assistant President of American Beef Packers in the 1970s, General Manager of Zahran Construction Company in Saudi Arabia and a Management Consultant for Albert Lea Freezer in Minnesota during the 1980s. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mohammed Amoura and Nahia Ou-deh; his first wife Saira; and four of his nine siblings, Omar, Hannibal, Seena and Zarifeh "Siham" Amoura. Mr. Amoura leaves behind his wife, Jo Anne; four brothers and sisters, Salah, Khalid, Faeka and Aisheh "Leila" A-moura; six children, Aida Amoura Re-zac (Rex), Fred Amoura, Dorothy Ca-saccio (Joe), Sana Amoura-Patterson, Chuck Amoura and Jean Amoura; as well as seven grandchildren, Sam, Chris, Saira and Leila Casaccio, Will and Zarifeh Patterson and Mahmoud Amoura. Mr. Amoura will be remembered by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in the United States, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Saudi Arabia.
SERVICES for Mahmoud Amoura will be held 11am Thursday, September 24, at the West Center Chapel, followed by a Gravesite Ceremony at Evergreen Memorial Park. VISITATION with family will be Wednesday 5-7pm at the West Center Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Islamic Center of Omaha or VNA Hospice.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900
This obituary was originally published in the Omaha World-Herald.
JoAnne, Aida and family I am so sorry for your loss. I just heard and had to look online ot see that it was true. Aida, I remember in college coming over to your house and talking with your dad. He was to me a bit intimidating but a man of extreme wisdom. I think of those days often and with fondness. Cindy Gilmore (Groth)
October 13, 2009
I learned of your loss this last weekend while I was in Omaha. Living next door for so long (27 years) Mahmoud was always thoughtful, helpful and always had a great story to share. He hleped my mother and I after my dad passed away and we always appreciated him for that. My thoughts are with you.
Karen Anderson
Karen Anderson
September 29, 2009 | Edwardsville, IL
Aida, we wanted to extend our sympathy to you in this sad time. So sorry about your dad. We wanted to be there, but were both under the weather. We are thinking of you.
Lorraine Boyd and Thom Corritore
Lorraine Boyd
September 28, 2009 | Omaha, NE
JoAnne, we're so sorry to hear of Mahmouds passing. We were on a trip and just heard. Wish we could be there with you. Our sincere sympathy to all the wonderful Amoura family. We so enjoyed the times we were able to spend with Mahmoud.
Gail Murphy
September 27, 2009 | Poplar Bluff, MO
Within all the stories that will remain with us and be put into the winning corner of our collective folly, resides the lovable and laughable mystery that he himself conjured up for us. God bless that guy
Chad Brown
Chad Brown
September 26, 2009 | Istanbul
Fred, I am sorry for your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Doreen Kovarik
September 25, 2009 | La Vista, NE
JoAnne, Aida and family,
Dolores and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. We only met Mahmoud a few times but it didn't take long to realize what a wise, honorable and hospitable man he was. I am glad we got to meet him. Our prayers are with the Amoura family.
Carlos Barrientos
September 24, 2009 | Omaha, NE
I just heard of his passing and wanted to extend my deepest sympathies to the whole family !! Having grown up next door to your family was a treat and I wish I could have been there today for the service. My thoughts are with all of you !!
Eileen Mainelli
September 24, 2009 | Omaha, NE
Dear Aida, Chuck and the whole Amoura family: I am saddened by the loss of Mahmoud, a strong and amazing man, so beloved of you, and who loved you so much. It has been a privilege to know him.
Sending love and light to you all.
Sandra Douglas
September 24, 2009
