Jan. 15, 1944 – Dec. 12, 2017
F. “Lee” Fitzwater, 73, of Foster, died Dec. 12, 2017.
He was born Jan. 15, 1944 in Lebanon to Perry Lee and Frances Lorraine (Piper) Fitzwater. He grew up in the Hamilton Creek area and lived in Sweet Home for most of his life.
Mr. Fitzwater was a timber faller and a big game guide in Idaho and Montana.
He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and mountain man extraordinaire. He liked to rock- hound. He loved to drive in the mountains for days on end.
Mr. Fitzwater is survived by his wife Susan “Susy;” children Gordon Fitzwater of Pierce, Idaho, Tony Fitzwater of Sweet Home, Justin Fincher of LaPine, and Brandon Fincher of Queensland, Australia; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; too many outlaw friends to list and his loving companion, his dog Baby.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Deanna Lee Fitzwater; parents; and brother Gordon Becker.
A graveside service was held Dec. 16 at Gilliland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Safehaven Humane Society. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.