Maxine F. Watts passed away at the age of 98 years on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Longview Nursing Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Maxine was born on November 9, 1920 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Harry M. Fitzgibbon and Mary R. (Haight) Fitzgibbon in Calhoun Township, Harrison County, Iowa. She married Keith Watts on August 16, 1966 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Missouri Valley, Iowa. Maxine graduated from Iowa State Teachers College with a degree in Elementary Education and taught Kindergarten for 43 years in the Missouri Valley Public Schools retiring in 1985. She also attended UNO and Dana College. Maxine was a member of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Missouri Valley, Iowa, The Olblates of St. Benedict; Retired Teachers Association. Being of Irish ancestry, Maxine enjoyed genealogy; reading human interest stories, homemaking, gardening, outdoor activities and making things look better. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, both parents, two brothers, Henry and Jim; and sister, Catheryn Behr. She is survived by her nephews, Michael Fitzgibbon of Missouri Valley, Iowa and Kevin Fitzgibbon of Logan, Iowa; her niece, Barbara Karnes of Vancouver, Washington.
A Scripture Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Hennessey Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 5:00 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Missouri Valley Public Library Children’s Section at 402 East Huron St., Missouri Valley, Iowa, 51555. In Loving
Memory Of Maxine F Watts
Born November 9, 1920 Missouri Valley, Iowa Entered Into Rest July 3, 2019 Missouri Valley, Iowa Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2019 St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Missouri Valley, Iowa Celebrant
Father Raphael Masabakhwa
Organist Carole Brummer
Vocalist Elizabeth Dillinger Opening “Ave Maria” Prelude “Here I Am Lord” Processional “Be Not Afraid” Communion “On Eagles Wings” Recessional “Going Home” Casket Bearers Don McIntosh Dean McIntosh Michael Fitzgibbon Andrew Fitzgibbon Kevin Fitzgibbon Casey Fitzgibbon
Final Resting Place Mt Carmel Cemetery Missouri Valley, Iowa
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My thoughts are with Maxine’s family. I only hope to share just a little comfort. The promise at Revelation 21:3,4 that God will end death and we will see our loved ones in the future. “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
I had Mrs. Watts as a kindergarten teacher many years ago. She was a kind lady and a good teacher. May God keep you and give you comfort during this time.
so sad to hear the mails of Mrs. Watts passing. She was a great person, teacher and a good friend of many in the Mo. Valley, IA. area. I was very lucky to have her as my teacher many years ago. She will be missed by many and never forgotten. Prayers goes out to her friends and families. God Bless , Rip, you did you work here on Earth and a great job doing it..
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