Juanita Helen Fitzpatrick Obituary (2024)

Juanita Helen Fitzpatrick went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 29, 2024. Juanita was born in Harrison, Arkansas on April 18, 1932, to Benjamin and Mary Jane Farmer. She was raised on a farm in a family of 12 children, and often enjoyed reminiscing about her early days in the Ozark mountains. Later, the family moved to Kansas. It was in Kansas that she met her future husband, Eugene Fitzpatrick. They were married on October 24, 1948. Shortly after that, she moved with her new husband to Yakima, Washington, where he worked in his parent's furniture store. Their first home was in Union Gap, before finally settling back in Yakima, where they raised six children. Juanita endured many tragedies as well as triumphs in her 92 years, but through it all, her faith in the Lord never wavered. She was a homemaker, as well as having several part-time jobs. The highlight, being her years working with mothers and their babies at Stanton Alternative High School. Juanita was an active member of the church. She attended Broadway Christian Church, where she taught Sunday school, led Bible studies and was a leader in Church Women United. Later, she attended West Valley Church of the Nazarene, followed by her final church family at Bethel Church of the Nazarene. Juanita wanted nothing more than to lead people to Jesus and to serve. Juanita had many interests. She loved spending time with family and friends. She was excellent at canning, enjoyed cooking, Christmas, knitting scarves, flowers, taking pictures, word search puzzles, and a good cup of tea. She is survived by her son, Michael Fitzpatrick (Joyce) of Yakima, son, Kevin Fitzpatrick, and daughter, Pamela Nelsen of Colorado Springs, and daughter, Michele Fitzpatrick of Yakima, as well as seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, daughter, Patricia, son, Richard, her parents, all of her siblings and many beloved pets. Her family would like to thank MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital and Good Samaritan Health Care Center for their loving support in Juanita's final days. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Yakima Union Gospel Mission in her memory. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 3:00-7:00pm, at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home (201 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA). A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 11:00am, at West Valley Church of the Nazarene, followed by a reception. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.shawandsons.com.