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Mahmoud Amoura Obituary
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.
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Sponsored by Jo Anne Amoura.
October 13, 2009
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)
Karen Anderson
September 29, 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
Lorraine Boyd
September 28, 2009
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
Gail Murphy
September 27, 2009
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.
Chad Brown
September 26, 2009
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
Doreen Kovarik
September 25, 2009
Fred, I am sorry for your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Carlos Barrientos
September 24, 2009
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.
Eileen Mainelli
September 24, 2009
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 !!
Sandra Douglas
September 24, 2009
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.
Sara Lundberg
September 24, 2009
Chuck,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please give my sympathies to your family. The love of your family and friends will help lift you in your grief.
September 24, 2009
JoAnne, we were so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts are surely with you and your family in this sad time. Lyn Sawyer Linder
Muhammad Siraj
September 24, 2009
To the Amoura Family;
Our hearts and our prayers are with you at this sad moment . The passing away of "uncle"-Abu-Muhammad came as a shock to all of us. He will be remembered vey fondly, He was always there for us and he will always be in our thoughts.
Catherine Pieck
September 23, 2009
Sana, Aida, Jeannie and the rest of the family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Christine Scott
September 23, 2009
Chuck- I am truly sorry to hear about your Father. He was a good man and it is obvious he left a legacy that touched many people and that is something to celebrate. My thoughts and prayers are out to you and your family. LOTS OF HUGS!
John McCaa
September 23, 2009
We have all lost a friend and champion. Mr. Amoura was always a man of principle and honor who every day preached his own eulogy in the way he lived his life.
To his family, please know that the mere presence of him in our lives, no matter how fleeting, made a very real difference. All of our prayers are with you in this difficult time.
He will be missed... and remembered
Zeid AL-Shalan
September 23, 2009
I am very sorry to hear the sad news, Mahmoud was like an uncle to me, took me in with open arms and I was considered as a member of his dear family.
May his soul rest in peace and give his wife Jo Anne and his children and families the strength to overcome these sad times.
He has left us here, but he will not be forgotten.
Zeid A. AL-Shalan
09/23/2009
Suhail Nabulsi
September 23, 2009
Dear Jo Anne, Leila, Aida, Fred, Sana, Dorothy, Jeannie, and Chuck. I am so sorry and so saddened by the loss of this great man ... your husband, your brother, and your dad. Uncle Mahmoud will live for ever in our memories. I am so fortunate I have known this great man for so many years. His stories, analogies and wisdom have influenced so many of us and certainly me. My heart is hurt and I will really miss him.
Gail & Brad Matthiessen
September 23, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss! Although we did not know him well, it is quite obvious that he put his heart and soul into leaving us the wonderful legacy of his children. We are forever grateful to him for these gifts.
With Heavy Hearts~
Ellen K Casaccio
September 23, 2009
Our thoughts are with you all during this sad time. May your hearts find peace, and may you find comfort in one another.
Karimah Nabulsi
September 23, 2009
Aunt Johanne, I'm so sorry, I can't even tell you how sorry I am for not being there for you, for Amou Mahmoud. He was the best uncle in the whole world. He was the greatest. He will be missed a lot, and his memories will stay with me and my family for ever and ever. May he rest in peace. I love you and God bless you all.
Carol (Otis) Stolp
September 23, 2009
Jo Anne, Aida, Dorothy, and Fred,
My condolences to you and all of your family. It is never easy to lose one we love so much but I pray you will find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of your husband and dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Carol (Otis) Stolp
louis finocchiaro
September 23, 2009
Amoura Family
Mahmoud was one of the finest, most intelligent and inspiring men I have ever met. Please accept the prayers of my family offered for you all. His greatness (and he was a great man) lives on in each of you.
Louis Finocchiaro
September 23, 2009
JoAnne, I am so sorry to learn of Mahmoud's passing-my prayers are with you and your family-Caroly Nelson Armknecht
Bill Kelly
September 23, 2009
To Aida, Chuck, and the rest of the family. What a legacy of strength, decency, and good humor he leaves in his children. My thoughts are with you all.
Christine Young
September 22, 2009
Jo Anne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.
Leela Bruner
September 22, 2009
Dear Joanne and Leila,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mahmoud was such a nice man. I will always remember him sitting in the store by the front window - looking after his sisters. I have a lot of respect for him. Thanks for calling, I'm going to do my best to make it to the funeral.
Love, Leela
September 22, 2009
Joanne, I'm sorry to learn of your loss. Thinking of you in this difficult time. Estella Strate Short
Mele Mason
September 22, 2009
I'm so sorry. I really believed that Mahmoud was just too tough to ever die. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike Jones
September 22, 2009
I was truly shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. I know how difficult this time must be because it is never easy to lose someone who has always served as a pillar of strength and faith for your family. My heart goes out to you and you will be foremost in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott Wilson
September 22, 2009
The Wayne Wilson family mourns the loss of a much loved family member and a wonderful man. Our prayers are with all of the Amouras.
Tim Runyan
September 22, 2009
Forgive my typing skills.... I must correct my error.... Mahmoud!
September 22, 2009
My Dear Joanne & family,
I am in New York, and I just pulled up the World Herald and I read about Mahmoud. I am so terribly sorry. In fact, I am sitting here in a state of shock. In a few days I will call you. I know from experience what you are going through. I will be home the 29th.
Love,
Bonnie
Tim Runyan
September 22, 2009
From when I first met Mahmound (Mike) in 1972 he taught me so much about not only business, but life. I will always be thankful for the chance to have shared some of his time. My utmost respect to JoAnne and the children. Tim Runyan
Paula Savage
September 21, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Christle Sheppard
September 21, 2009
Oh my goodness. No...
My prayers are with you and your family and I will miss him.
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