Gordon (Gordy) Fritts Obituary (1933

Gordon Keith Fritts, 91, passed away on June 2, 2024. He was born on May 23, 1933 and raised in Grandview, WA, where he graduated from Grandview High School. Dad retired from Teamsters 598. He was a plumber and pipe fitter by trade, and he has helped so many with his plumbing skills. Two of his sons have even learned and carried on the plumbing trade. Dad married Karen Bryson Fritts in 1955 and they had three children, Lori Febus (Charlie), Vicki Ripley Fritts, and Rick Fritts. He then married Jean Hays Hagert Fritts in 1969 and she brought five children into their union, Mike Hagert (Linda), Nick Hagert (Trina), Jennifer Huck (Bill), and Pat Hagert. Gordon and Jean then had one son, Anthony Fritts. We are a blended family. Dad taught us eight kids and the 18 grandkids the importance of good life skills and work ethics. Mom added in how to enjoy and have fun while working. Dad and Mom bought a cabin in the late 70's. The cabin became a wonderful place for family and friends to enjoy. While relaxing, eating, cutting wood, painting the cabin and of course, our family tradition of "Cabin Christmas". Santa and his helper elf would hand out gifts to the joy of all. So many memories of a life well lived. Thanks for the love and memories, Dad. You will be missed. Gordon is survived by his wife Jean, his brother Danny Fritts, 18 grandkids, five great grandkids, three sisters in law, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Emma Fritts, his son Mike Hagert, his brother Glen Fritts, and many relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home in Selah, WA on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12:00pm for family and friends. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.