Brian Keith Moffitt
Born: Mon Dec 26, 1960
Died: Fri May 18, 2012
Gathering of Family and Friends
4:00 PM Sat May 26, 2012
Location: 409 S Center Street
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Brian Keith Moffitt left us on Friday, May 18th 2012 enjoying what he loved to do. Cremation rites were preformed according to his wishes. The family would like to invite you to share remembrances between the hours of 4:00 and 7:00 pm, Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 409 S Center St., Geneseo. Memorials may be left to the Brian Moffitt Memorial Fund to help offset medical costs for his son Keith, who was injured in the accident.
Brian was born on December 26, 1960 in Sterling, IL to Janet and Lexie Moffitt. He attended Riverdale Schools. Brian was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hillsdale, IL. He was united in marriage to Ronda Ballard in 1984. Brian was the proud father of Anna Abbey, Sarah Moffitt, Emmalee (Andy) Hilburn, Keith Moffitt, and Ashley (Brad) Knudtson. He was the exceptionally proud grandfather of Joseph Griffin, Xavier Wright, Conrad Knudtson and Lynnlee Hilburn.
Brian was a welder/fabricator for 35 years and was the owner/operator of Moffitt Steel Fabrication. During his career he worked in several parts of country and developed an expertise that enabled him to claim that he once welded on the space shuttle. He enjoyed NASCAR, conversations with good friends, and especially spending time with his family.
In 2003 he married Bette Dilenbeck and his family grew to include her children Katy (Ross) Meyer, Miranda Lipes, and Josie Lipes (fiancé Steve Kearns). Bette and Brian were infamously inseparable, creating many special memories. His contagious laughter and kind words will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his mother, brothers Steve Moffitt, Rapids City; and Bruce Moffitt, Preston, IA, a sister Annette (Rod) Huffaker, North Richard Hills, TX, and Leia his ever present companion.
Preceded him in death are his father and an infant daughter Miranda Mae. | |
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chris(albrecht)ohl
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Posted Tue May 22, 2012
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to the moffitt family,janet,annette(sue)bruce,steve .words cannot express how shock and saddened i am to read the news about brian.my heart and sympathy goes out to all of you.it has been so many years since i have seen all of you but i have so many memories of brian and all of the moffitt family deep within my heart.annette was my best buddy from my rapids city days and i spent so much time down at the moffitts home in my good old hometown of rapids city.janet and lexi always made me feel welcomed and i pratically lived at your house.i want you to all know that i am thinking of all of you with many fond memories and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to brians family and to all of you.cindy sadnick(mohr) and i still get together annette and we talk about you often.we would love to see you sometime.if ever you get a chance please call one of us so we can talk we have missed you sue.chris(albrecht)ohl 563-391-5119,cindy (sadnick)mohr 309-235-7105 .brian will be forever in my memories as will all of you.may he rest in peace
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Rick & Diane Browning
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Posted Tue May 22, 2012
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Betty, so sorry to hear of your loss. May God keep you in his care at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Brian rest in peace.
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Kirk & Lisa Hodgson
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Posted Tue May 22, 2012
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Bette & Family - Gone too soon! Our prayers, sympathy & love to you all!
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Cathy May
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Posted Wed May 23, 2012
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Bea.....so sorry for your lost. You may not remember me going clear back to my childhood but just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. You used to make us laugh and i hope someday somebody will make you laugh again. Hang in there and be strong.
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Jenn Pollard
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Posted Wed May 23, 2012
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Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Nicole Jones, Your drive-thru girl at the bank
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Posted Wed May 23, 2012
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Oh Dearest Bette,
My heart is broken for you and your Puppy Dog... and of course for your families.
Please know that you are in my continuous thoughts and prayers. I will never forget him.
God Bless~
Nicole from the bank
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Jeff and Diana Carman
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Posted Wed May 23, 2012
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Bea,
We were very sad to hear of Brian's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss seeing Brian at the shop.
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Becki (Combs) Winger
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Posted Wed May 23, 2012
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Dear Steve and family,
Brian and I started school together and I have many happy and funny memories of those years at Riverdale. He always made us laugh and showed everyone the bright side of life. I don''t think anyone ever said a bad thing about him......
And yes, he was very proud of his kids!! That''s all he ever talked about. I will miss running in to Brian out and about and reliving the good old days. I will miss his wonderful humor and that big smile. I will miss my friend.
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Beth Luebke
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Posted Wed May 23, 2012
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Emmalee - I was very sorry to hear about your dad''s accident and untimely death. I am so sorry for the pain and will keep you and family in prayers. Beth Luebke (former co-worker)
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pam curless
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Posted Wed May 23, 2012
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Josie and family I am very sorry for your loss I know Craig really liked Brian so I'm sure he has already greeted him. As hard as it is please try to remember that everything does happen for a reason and one day we will all know what God had planned for us and why. I will pray that you all find peace.
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Mary Miller
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Posted Wed May 23, 2012
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Bea, So shocked to head of your loss, tuff times for all of you .Trust in God he will carry you.I'm praying for you. Hugs!
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Mary Schanze
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Posted Thu May 24, 2012
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Emmalee and Andy,
Beth Luebke just told me about your dad's death. I know you loved him dearly and losing him so suddenly is impossible to bear. May your memories bring you some comfort in the days ahead. In time, those memories will make you smile again. Please know I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. My best to you, your sweet little Lynnlee and your brother as he continues to recover. Love, Mary
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Terry Edwards
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Posted Thu May 24, 2012
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Thought and prayers go out to your family and son. I worked with Moff at a couple of different places he was always a riot to work with. He will be surely missed.
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Gerald Sr., Kathleen, Gerald Jr., Samantha, Jasmine Moffitt, Logan and Mathew Scroggs
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Posted Thu May 24, 2012
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You were always a biker like me we rode with the wind. Your spirit carries on in my life and I will always remember your family. We will ride forever together.
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Barb Ickes
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Posted Fri May 25, 2012
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Dear B,
I was shocked to hear about Brian's accident and was immediately filled with sorrow for you. I could plainly see that you two loved each other.
As I think about him, I can hear Brian's laugh. What a treasure!
I sincerely hope your warm, fun. loving memories bring you comfort now.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely, Barb
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Janelle(Swanson) Patterson
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Posted Fri May 25, 2012
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Dear Bea,
I''m so very sorry for your loss. Brian sounds like he was an awesome man and I can just imagine how your heart is breaking. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Send you a big hug across the miles....
With deepest sympathy,
Janelle
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Steve Kopatich
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Posted Fri May 25, 2012
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I have many fond memories of growing up with Brian. He has left us too soon. My sympathy to the enire Moffitt family.
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Bruce Weber
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Posted Sat May 26, 2012
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Dear Janet,Steve,Bruce, and Susie, I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was a really,really good person. He touched so many people''s lives and was loved by so many. I''ll always remember him as the kid brother who looked up to his big brothers and sister and who loved his family with all his heart.I was lucky enough to run into Brian a few years ago at a Johnny Winter concert at the COL Ballroom. We sat and shared a few beers and talked about old times. He said he never forgot the time Suzy and I took him for a ride in my ''71 Dodge Challenger at 130 mph. Janet, I know this is so hard on a loving mom like you but your faith in the Lord and your family will help get you thru. My prayers are with all of you and I wish you all the best-- you are all such good people! I''m So Sorry! bruce
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David and Gayla Killinger and the Wilson family
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Posted Sat May 26, 2012
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Betty,
We are all heartbroke about Brian. We pray for you to be strong in your faith in this overwhelmingly difficult time. Another chapter of your life begins. Much love from all of us. XOXOXO
Gayla
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Haley Hansen
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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I send my love and condolences to family and friends that Brian left behind. Circumstances such as these always make me aware of my own mortality and regrets throughout life. I only wish we weren't all so far away from each other, far enough away to be strangers, but we share blood and the connection of family and nothing can change that.
Uncle Brian, you will be missed! I am sorry that it has been so long since I've been up there to visit. I can only hope that you're in a better place now.
My prayers are with Keith as he goes through a tough recovery and of course my prayers of comfort to the rest of the family.
All my love,
Haley
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chris(albrecht)ohl
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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annette,bruce and steve-annette since i cant send this on facebook i am putting it here in hopes you will see and bruce and steve too!i cannot tell you what it meant to me to come out to brians memorial and to see all of you and meet a couple of brians daughters,all the remberances of his there and i know he was watching.even tho i didnt stay long it was nice to talk with all of you again.gosh all the memories i have and they all are good ones of your whole family.i would have loved to see your mom.i didnt get a chance to talk with brians wife as she was busy talking with others.it was a good turn out to share all the memories of brian. brian was so full of laughter and loved his olders siblings so much.as i told u i used to pinch his cheek and tell him how cute he is and watch his face turn beet red and get mad at me.i liked doing it i guess just to make him mad!wish i could have done that one last time.i hope to see you again my dear friend sue and we can get together with cindy and cheryl sullivan.in the meantime stay strong and hugs to your mom from me altho i know she wont remember but i sure have been thinking of her since i talked to u last night.love you always my dear friend and love to all of the family.you have all been a very important chapter in my life and i was so happy last night from getting a chance to see all of you again! friends always-chris
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