Jace
Conner Fitzpatrick, 3, was called to be God’s eternal angel on September 1,
2005, due to a vehicle pedestrian accident in Browning. Rosary will be held at
Eagle Shields Center on Tuesday, September 6, at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will
be held at the Little Flower Parish on Wednesday, September 7, at 2:00 pm with
burial to follow at the family cemetery on Cut Bank Creek. Whitted Funeral
Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Jace was born on September 6, 2001 to Dennis and Karla (Gardipee) Fitzpatrick, the youngest child in a loving line of sisters and brothers. He is survived by his parents of Browning; his brothers, Dennis (Rachel) Fitzpatrick of Cut Bank, John (Denelle) Fitzpatrick of Great Falls, Brian (Jamie) Fitzpatrick of Phoenix, Arizona, Kole (Tiffany) Fitzpatrick of Browning, and Edward Fitzpatrick of Browning; sisters, Sissy (Lester) Johnson of Browning, Christina and Kariann Fitzpatrick of Browning. Jace is also survived by his loving grandparents, Adj and Myrtle Fitzpatrick of Sweet Grass, Bill and Eleanor Brock of Browning, and Jerome and Eunice Gardipee of Kent, Washington. In his short life, Jace was also the uncle to 6 nieces and 5 nephews. Jace is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jace was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward Fitzpatrick; great-grandparents James and Theresa Heavy Runner; his uncle, Larry Fitzpatrick; and his dog, Spike.
Jace was a true little cowboy and on some days even Spiderman. He lived on the family ranch on Cut Bank Creek and lived his life to the fullest being a little cowboy. He loved any and all animals – especially horses. His pride and joy was his horse, Shorty. He enjoyed attending auction sales with his dad, riding his bike and watching Dora. He was especially happy when he was jumping in his castle and lighting fireworks. Jace was to begin Head Start on Tuesday and was so excited to be going to school like his big brothers and sisters. Jace had a love of life that was shown through his beautiful smile and easy going personality. Jace touched so many lives and will continue to live through our happy memories of his angelic face and innocent spirit.