FITZROY (or FITZ-ROY), Don Arthur (1943-2009)
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The Newton Kansan
Don A. Fitz-Roy
Don A. Fitz-Roy, 66, husband, father and grandfather, passed away Thursday (Sept. 24, 2009) at his home in Newton [Kansas], surrounded by his family. Don was born on Jan. 6, 1943, in Great Bend to parents Carolyn Marie (West) and Albert Loring (Rex) Fitz-Roy. He worked for Learjet for 30 years in quality control. In his living room at his home is a scale model Learjet he built from scratch using actual structural drawings. Known as a 'Jack of all trades,' Don seemed to know a little about everything. He enjoyed working on old cars and had owned several classics during the years. He enjoyed watching Nascar, but drag racing was his first love.
Don married Ev on Jan. 4, 1975, and, after living many years in Wichita, decided to move home to Newton. Their children and family soon followed suit and settled in Newton. Their home has been the scene of many family get-togethers and a lot of laughter.
Don is survived by wife Evelyn; daughter, Traci Eason and her husband, George; son, Marc Fitz-Roy and his wife, Lisa; stepson, Kelly Hayes and his wife, Denise; stepdaughter, Kathleen Hayes; and stepson, Steve Hayes and his wife, Sue. He also is survived by his sister, Sue Werth and her husband, C.J., of Pagosa Springs, Colo.
Don had eight grandchildren: Cheyenne Fitz-Roy, Shenandoah Cooper, Elliott Adams, Tiffany Hayes, Emilee Kelly, Carson Hayes, and Emma and Lucas Wohlgemuth. He also had two great-grandchildren, Ashlynn and Kale Adams.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and his ex-wife, Linda Riggins [....]
Obituary: Fitz-Roy, Don A: Harvey County Genealogical Database
He was the son of Albert Loring [Rex] FITZROY (1900-1971), scion of the Barons Southampton (and thus of the Dukes of Grafton) and (m ?) Carolyn Marie WEST (d 1956). He m (1) Linda Dee HAYES (later RIGGINS) and (2) 1975 Mrs (Florence) Evelyn [Ev] HAYES nee MATHER (1934-2023) and had a s and a d (by 1st m). Possibly some of his grandchildren named in the notice are step-grandchildren. As Cheyenne bears surname Fitz-Roy perhaps she (?) is dau of son Marc (who m Lisa ADAMS) rather than of daughter Traci (now decd) as suggested by DPB?
His 2nd wife's obit is here Evelyn Fitz Roy Obituary August 26, 2023 - Petersen Family Funeral Home.