Joshua Fitts

Joshua Fitts

Hurricane

Joshua Joseph Fitts, our loving husband, father, son and brother returned to our Heavenly Father at the age of 34 on Sunday, October 6, 2013.

Josh was born in Fountain Valley, CA, on December 6, 1978 to Steve and Lori Fitts. Josh moved to Orem at the age of 12 and graduated from Orem High School as a 5A state champion baseball pitcher. On baseball scholarship he then attended a year and a half at Utah Valley University before making the decision to attend flight school where he obtained his helicopter pilot license. Josh married the love of his life Lara Hill on June 8, 1999. They lived in the Utah County area before ultimately settling down and starting their family in Hurricane.

Josh will be greatly missed by all. He touched everyone he knew and easily made friends. He loved life and he lived it to the fullest. He was the ultimate outdoorsman, camping, fishing, skiing, wake boarding, boating, you name it he did it and he did it well. He excelled at everything he did including his career as a helicopter pilot, which ultimately took his life. His accomplishments in life are great, but nothing was as great or more important to him than his family. He leaves behind his beautiful and loving wife Lara and two adorable children, Teague and Reece, that meant the world to him. He knew what was most important in life and said that having children changed his world.

Josh is survived by his wife Lara and two children: Teague Joshua, 3 and Reece Star, 1. He is also survived by his parents Steve and Lori Fitts; his brother Jason Fitts; his sisters Jenny Huff and Aubrey Fitts; and his extended family.

Funeral services for Josh will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the L.D.S chapel located at 320 North 3400 West in Hurricane. There will be a visitation prior to services on Saturday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Utah County Funeral services for Josh will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the L.D.S chapel located at 4300 North Canyon Road (Provo Canyon Ward). There will be a visitation on Monday, October 14, 2013 from 6-8 p.m., as well as from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tuesday prior to services. Internment be at Orem Cemetery following services.

The family would like to express their thanks to all the family, friends and ward members that have been such a great support during this trying time. Words cannot express how much this means to the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out in behalf of Josh's children. An account has been set up at America First Credit Union for this purpose. If you would like to contribute there, the account is set up under Josh's name. Any questions concerning the fund contact Scott Neilsen at 801-787-8415.

Services are under the direction of Heideman Hughes Mortuary. (435)-674-5000.