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John Fitzpatrick Obituary
December 20, 1944 - September 12, 2021
John Arthur Fitzpatrick, 76, of Grand Junction, passed away September 12, 2021.
John was a Grand Junction native, and was born to Calvin Fitzpatrick and Lily Stizell on December 20, 1944. As a young boy, John lived and worked on a ranch, wrangling cattle and riding horses. John graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1963, then went on to further study Aerial Mapping in Denver. An experienced aerial photographer and mapper, John moved to Utah in 1998 to continue his career, mapping out Utah and Colorado. He moved back to Grand Junction in 2008 to enjoy retired life, marrying his wife, Lori, in 2012, while spending time with their two kids, Keith and Zoey.
John was an avid pool player, outdoorsman, and was skilled at playing the accordion. He enjoyed scenic motorcycle trips, participating in the toy run, and camping with his family. He will be remembered for his stories around the campfire. John was also a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grand Junction.
John is survived by his wife, Lori, of 10 years. Also survived by John are his children, Eddie (Denise) Fitzpatrick, David Fitzpatrick, Renee Fitzpatrick, Keith Walz, and Zoey Walz. In addition, John leaves behind five grandchildren.
A funeral service will held at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary Wednesday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Orchard Mesa Cemetery.
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Linda Reay Krauel
October 24, 2021
Sympathy to all who loved him. I have wonderful memories from our childhood. We were close and he was always so much fun.
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