Michael James "Mike" Fitzgerald
1957 - 2021
Early Life: Mike was born November 14, 1957, in Multnomah County, Oregon, to Robert George and Jane Elise Grace Fitzgerald. He was a middle child through and through, spending his boyhood riding horses, shooting skeet, roping cows, and occasionally attending Catholic school.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: At times, life was cruel to him, but he never lost his tenderness. His love for the Savior and the scriptures defined his life, and the gospel brought him great comfort. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at age 18 and believed wholeheartedly, emulating Christlike love in every way. He could find something to love about everyone he met, and spent his short time on earth caring for, serving, and rescuing others. He served as a missionary in Northeast Ohio, as bishop of the Mapleton 12th Ward, in the Salt Lake City homeless branch, in the Utah State Prison, and in the Draper Utah Temple. Mike was an accomplished writer, owner of his publishing company called Overdue Books LLC, an experienced outdoorsman, geode hunter, and lifelong learner. He loved country western music, cowboy poetry, and John Wayne movies. Of all his loves, he loves his family the most. He is no longer constrained by a body that gave him so much trouble and is reunited with the many loved ones who preceded him in death. He is galloping through the clouds on the back of his roping horse, Stanley. Michael James Fitzgerald—beloved father, friend, poet, and cowboy—passed away at his home in Santaquin, Utah, on Friday, September 17, 2021, while on his knees in prayer. He was 63.
Survived By: His sweetheart, Cristi; daughters: Melissa (Joey), Amy, and Aubrey (Forrest); grandsons: Callan, Nolan, Ian, Kimball, and Oliver; sister, Dr. Shawn Clausen; and dogs, Denver and Murphey.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; brother, Mark; beloved dogs and horses.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: 4300 N. Canyon Road | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Brown Family Mortuary
Interment: Mapleton Cemetery
Obituary: © 2021 | Brown Family Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1957 - 2021
Early Life: Mike was born November 14, 1957, in Multnomah County, Oregon, to Robert George and Jane Elise Grace Fitzgerald. He was a middle child through and through, spending his boyhood riding horses, shooting skeet, roping cows, and occasionally attending Catholic school.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: At times, life was cruel to him, but he never lost his tenderness. His love for the Savior and the scriptures defined his life, and the gospel brought him great comfort. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at age 18 and believed wholeheartedly, emulating Christlike love in every way. He could find something to love about everyone he met, and spent his short time on earth caring for, serving, and rescuing others. He served as a missionary in Northeast Ohio, as bishop of the Mapleton 12th Ward, in the Salt Lake City homeless branch, in the Utah State Prison, and in the Draper Utah Temple. Mike was an accomplished writer, owner of his publishing company called Overdue Books LLC, an experienced outdoorsman, geode hunter, and lifelong learner. He loved country western music, cowboy poetry, and John Wayne movies. Of all his loves, he loves his family the most. He is no longer constrained by a body that gave him so much trouble and is reunited with the many loved ones who preceded him in death. He is galloping through the clouds on the back of his roping horse, Stanley. Michael James Fitzgerald—beloved father, friend, poet, and cowboy—passed away at his home in Santaquin, Utah, on Friday, September 17, 2021, while on his knees in prayer. He was 63.
Survived By: His sweetheart, Cristi; daughters: Melissa (Joey), Amy, and Aubrey (Forrest); grandsons: Callan, Nolan, Ian, Kimball, and Oliver; sister, Dr. Shawn Clausen; and dogs, Denver and Murphey.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; brother, Mark; beloved dogs and horses.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: 4300 N. Canyon Road | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Brown Family Mortuary
Interment: Mapleton Cemetery
Obituary: © 2021 | Brown Family Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Michael James "Mike" Fitzgerald
1957 - 2021
Early Life: Mike was born November 14, 1957, in Multnomah County, Oregon, to Robert George and Jane Elise Grace Fitzgerald. He was a middle child through and through, spending his boyhood riding horses, shooting skeet, roping cows, and occasionally attending Catholic school.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: At times, life was cruel to him, but he never lost his tenderness. His love for the Savior and the scriptures defined his life, and the gospel brought him great comfort. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at age 18 and believed wholeheartedly, emulating Christlike love in every way. He could find something to love about everyone he met, and spent his short time on earth caring for, serving, and rescuing others. He served as a missionary in Northeast Ohio, as bishop of the Mapleton 12th Ward, in the Salt Lake City homeless branch, in the Utah State Prison, and in the Draper Utah Temple. Mike was an accomplished writer, owner of his publishing company called Overdue Books LLC, an experienced outdoorsman, geode hunter, and lifelong learner. He loved country western music, cowboy poetry, and John Wayne movies. Of all his loves, he loves his family the most. He is no longer constrained by a body that gave him so much trouble and is reunited with the many loved ones who preceded him in death. He is galloping through the clouds on the back of his roping horse, Stanley. Michael James Fitzgerald—beloved father, friend, poet, and cowboy—passed away at his home in Santaquin, Utah, on Friday, September 17, 2021, while on his knees in prayer. He was 63.
Survived By: His sweetheart, Cristi; daughters: Melissa (Joey), Amy, and Aubrey (Forrest); grandsons: Callan, Nolan, Ian, Kimball, and Oliver; sister, Dr. Shawn Clausen; and dogs, Denver and Murphey.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; brother, Mark; beloved dogs and horses.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: 4300 N. Canyon Road | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Brown Family Mortuary
Interment: Mapleton Cemetery
Obituary: © 2021 | Brown Family Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1957 - 2021
Early Life: Mike was born November 14, 1957, in Multnomah County, Oregon, to Robert George and Jane Elise Grace Fitzgerald. He was a middle child through and through, spending his boyhood riding horses, shooting skeet, roping cows, and occasionally attending Catholic school.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: At times, life was cruel to him, but he never lost his tenderness. His love for the Savior and the scriptures defined his life, and the gospel brought him great comfort. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at age 18 and believed wholeheartedly, emulating Christlike love in every way. He could find something to love about everyone he met, and spent his short time on earth caring for, serving, and rescuing others. He served as a missionary in Northeast Ohio, as bishop of the Mapleton 12th Ward, in the Salt Lake City homeless branch, in the Utah State Prison, and in the Draper Utah Temple. Mike was an accomplished writer, owner of his publishing company called Overdue Books LLC, an experienced outdoorsman, geode hunter, and lifelong learner. He loved country western music, cowboy poetry, and John Wayne movies. Of all his loves, he loves his family the most. He is no longer constrained by a body that gave him so much trouble and is reunited with the many loved ones who preceded him in death. He is galloping through the clouds on the back of his roping horse, Stanley. Michael James Fitzgerald—beloved father, friend, poet, and cowboy—passed away at his home in Santaquin, Utah, on Friday, September 17, 2021, while on his knees in prayer. He was 63.
Survived By: His sweetheart, Cristi; daughters: Melissa (Joey), Amy, and Aubrey (Forrest); grandsons: Callan, Nolan, Ian, Kimball, and Oliver; sister, Dr. Shawn Clausen; and dogs, Denver and Murphey.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; brother, Mark; beloved dogs and horses.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: 4300 N. Canyon Road | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Brown Family Mortuary
Interment: Mapleton Cemetery
Obituary: © 2021 | Brown Family Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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