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BORN
1953
DIED
2014
George Fitz Obituary
George Bradley Fitz passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born August 6, 1953 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the son of Alan and Ida (Nissly) Fitz. He graduated from Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1972, Ellsworth College (1974) and attended Western Michigan University. He married Rebecca Paden on November 22, 1975 and to this union three children were born.
In 1972 he formed Grace Indexing Company which he continued to manage and operate until 1988 when it was sold to Jordan Industries of Chicago, Illinois. In the early 1980's he bought and donated the Riverbend Child Care Center to the city of Iowa Falls. In 1990 he purchased the first "Empress" a 40' x 14' pontoon boat (capacity 50 passengers) and began the Iowa River and dinner cruises in hopes of providing a tourist attraction, show casing Iowa Falls as a possible site for new industry. It became essential that all the former Boat Club members were contacted to give their permission to lease the boat club dock and building itself. In 1993 the city purchased the Empress and continued to provide Iowa River cruises and a meeting place for gatherings.
He is survived by his wife, Fadya Hamad, his three children: Georgia (Andrew) Howard of Los Gatos, CA; Jesse (Jazlyn) Fitz of Des Moines, IA; and Laura Fitz of Xieman, China; six grand children: Evelyn, Olive, and Grant Howard; Sam , Iris, and Eliza Fitz; two sisters: Susan Fitz and Sally Fitz; his parents: Alan and Ida Fitz; three nieces: Katie Manning of Birmingham, AL; Amy Ites of Iowa Falls; and Melissa Schutt of Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Kidney Foundation or a favorite charity.
Andy Hazelwood
December 8, 2014
One thought comes to mind when I remember George and that is he was such a kind and soft soul. May you rest in peace and thanks again for "The Fizz." God speed George.
Tom Pekarek
November 22, 2014
Memories of Fitz' Landing come to mind. Fun and many years with the Fitz family. Susie, Brad and Sally. Part of my heart. Brad left too soon. Love you all.
Terri Petersen
November 22, 2014
I was so sad to hear the news of George passing. So many great memories of George. Thoughts and prayers to all the Fitz Family.
Carla (Nissen) Juliar
November 20, 2014
I was deeply sadden when I heard of George's passing. I have a lot of fond memory's. He was such a good talker and could talk for hours on end. He will be missed! Taken away to soon. Rest in peace my friend.
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Tim and Claudia Nichols
November 17, 2014
So many fond memories of time spent with George…our hearts are heavy..peace and prayers to all the Fitz's..
Kate Foster Wolf
November 16, 2014
I have such wonderful memories of hanging out with George, Sally & Suzy when we were kids! Fitz's landing, the farmhouse. Thank you Alan and Ida, for producing such a great guy!
Judy Lee Chaplin
November 15, 2014
Am sorry to hear the loss of George it was a great pleasure to work with him at Riverside. You are in my thoughts and prayers !!!!
Vivian Carpenter
November 14, 2014
I am so glad that I was able to reconnect with George a year ago. He was a good friend to my brother, Sam Vaughn. I've always had a very high regard for George and the entire Fitz family. You are in my prayers. Vivian (Vaughn) Carpenter
Mary Allen
November 14, 2014
My deepest sympathies to all of you during this difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sally Raisch Lunsford
November 14, 2014
George was a real sweetheart! When we were in the same 6th grade class, he brought me a card and a big box of chocolates for Valentine's Day. He was too shy to give them to me during the day, so at the end of the day he asked me to hold a brown paper bag for him and then promptly took off, leaving me literally "holding the bag." Inside, a card and chocolates from one of the sweetest guys ever! I've always remembered my first Sweetheart!
November 13, 2014
George was a wonderful person I always enjoyed talking with him and he always so friendly with me and his daughter laura was in my graduating class. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He will truly be missed
Matt Bahr
Annie Stevens Halverson
November 12, 2014
George was a wonderful son, brother, father & friend. He left us with a huge treasure chest full of memories filled with love! Am signing this guestbook so you know I'm with you in spirit. BIG HUGS to all with much love, Annie
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