SAD NEWS, KASSI 'S SON, JOSEPH, PASSES

From haynesvillemovie.com:
 

FILMMAKER’S NOTE: Kassi Fitzgerald appeared in the film “Haynesville” and immediately made a name for herself as a concerned citizen, conscientious environmentalist and, most importantly, a loving mom of two sons Matthew and Joseph. On Sunday, April 29, Kassi lost her son Joseph to a sudden illness. We are heartbroken that this has happened to such an amazing woman. Our thoughts and prayers go to her and her family. We have republished Joseph’s obituary below.

http://www.haynesvillemovie.com/1689/kassi-fitzgerald-loving-mother...

 

Joseph Caleb Fitzgerald , age 11, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Willis-Knighton South ER after a sudden illness. Joseph was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and raised in Stonewall, Louisiana from age three. Joseph was a student at North Desoto Middle School where his favorite subject, his passion was art.

Joseph was a wonderful study in extremes. He could be quick to anger but also quick to hug. Joseph loved beautiful flowers and gardening we often talked about how bad people and bad experiences were like weeds in the garden, you just have to keep pulling them out and eventually you have more flowers than weeds. He loved to cook and had learned the different herbs in the garden and loved experimenting with them. Joseph loved jewels and jewelry making and art (his favorite art work was “Starry Night” by Van Gough. Music (his favorite songs were “Broken Wing” by Martina McBride and “Fire to The Rain” by Adele but he most related to Martina McBride’s song “Concrete Angel”. Joseph also enjoyed catching caterpillars, frogs and lizards and showing his Mom the differences between them. He was fascinated by bugs and reptiles and often spoke of being a gemologist or ichthyologist. Recently Joseph had begun to learn how to build things with his Mom and was excited to finally be getting the chance to use power tools.

Joseph loved the contemporary worship service at church and had an understanding of death and heaven beyond his years. He spoke of seeing his MauMau again someday and we know that now he is with her once again having conversations about bugs, jewelry, lizards, flowers and the many things that only she could relate to him about due to their similar early lives. Joseph will be missed my many. Our home will be quieter, our hearts will be sadder but we all will take comfort in knowing Joseph will never suffer again. He will never feel anger or pain or have nightmares again. Now he will only know joy and peace and the beauty of God’s love and for that we are grateful.

Joseph was preceded in death by his MauMau, M. Sue Harris and is survived by Grandparents, Ron and Shirley Kendrick and Jack and Thelma Fitzgerald; his Mom, Kassi Fitzgerald: Dad and Step Mom, Eddie and Elizabeth Fitzgerald; Brothers Clayton and Matthew Fitzgerald; biological Mom, Terri Jones; Mimi, Missi Dugas; biological sisters Breauna and Alia Jones and a host of loving Aunts and Uncles both biological and adopted by heart.

We would like to thank the North Desoto School System for their love and dedication to Joseph. We especially would like to thank Mrs. Angela Farmer, Mrs. Rocket, Mrs. Tara Falls, Couch Parker and Mrs. Shawnie Leach. We would also like to thank Dr. Clifton Vaughn and Counselor Lauren Finley for there steadfast dedication to Joseph.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 4:30 PM at the First Southern Methodist Church in Stonewall, LA In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the North Desoto Middle School art department or special education department in honor of Joseph.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on May 1, 2012 at 7:59

If you are new to GHS and/or have not seen Haynesville, The Movie, you may not know Kassi Fitzgerald.  She is someone we all admire and feel close to as she helped so many in the early days of the Haynesville Shale Play.  I offer my condolences, Kassi.

Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on May 1, 2012 at 8:15

For those Shalers who may prefer to post a message on the quest book, link follows.

http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/shreveporttimes/guestbook.aspx?n=jo...

Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on May 1, 2012 at 9:30
Permalink Reply by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on May 1, 2012 at 10:24

What a special young man. You did well in raising him Kassi. Many prayers for you now and down the road.

Permalink Reply by Anna Mauck-Member Services on May 2, 2012 at 4:29

Our hearts go out to such a loving, dedicated mother.  Joseph indeed was very special here on this earth but his life continues in Heaven with His savior.  Our connection from the early days of Haynesville with Kassi continues and prayers will continue she adjusts to a very different life. 

Much gratitude to the incredible GHS community for reaching out to her and caring. 

Permalink Reply by Bobi Carr ("parker") on May 2, 2012 at 7:43

Wishing our condolences to Kassi.  Our prayers go out to your family.

Permalink Reply by Pam on May 1, 2012 at 10:36
How sad! Losing a child must be the hardest thing in the world. My prayers are lifted for Kassi and family.
Permalink Reply by essay on May 1, 2012 at 10:47

agreed, I cannot imagine.

starry night is one of my favorites as well.  my heart goes out to the family, but they will see him again.

hang in there kassi.

Permalink Reply by GregoryK on May 1, 2012 at 10:51

First, thanks to Skip for posting Joseph's obituary. This community means a lot to Kassi, and your support can only uplift her spirits.

Second, thanks to Keith (and his wife) for launching this site and continuing to keep it going strong. I'm not sure if everyone knows, but I first met Kassi and heard her story on GoHaynesville. One of the things I've always appreciated about this site is that you all support each other. Please keep Kassi in your thoughts and prayers, and help her through this incredibly difficult time.

Warm regards,

Gregory Kallenberg

Director, "Haynesville"

Permalink Reply by Rosebud on May 1, 2012 at 13:00

This is so sad.  I totally missed seeing the obituary.   My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved Joseph.

Permalink Reply by RONNY on May 1, 2012 at 13:28

So sorry for your loss Kassi.   My condolences to you and your family.

Permalink Reply by Hopeful About Natural Gas on May 1, 2012 at 13:33

I agree with Skip.  Kassi is one of the real stars of the Haynesville shale (over and beyond the movie). I emailed her right after I saw the movie.  I am so sorry for her family's loss.

Kassi helped her neighbors in the best, most careful and honest way she could. I admire her for all her selfless hours helping others when she knew she would not make a nickel off it.

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