Obituary: Jack Lee Fortner

Jack Lee Fortner

Jack Lee Fortner passed away November 1, 2021, in Hood River, Oregon. Jack was born April 20, 1933, and was 88 years of age at the time of his passing.   

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021, at River of Life Assembly (979 Tucker Road, Hood River, Oregon)  with burial to follow at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family during a time of viewing from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 12th, 2021 at Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.   

Jack was born in Wyandotte, Oklahoma to Halbert “Hal” and Ruby (Rhine) Fortner.  He grew up and attended schools in Oklahoma and on May 28th, 1953 in Miami, Oklahoma Jack married Donna Geraldine Thomas.  To their union they were blessed with three children; Ron, Fonda and Tony. 

The family made their way to the Hood River Valley where Jack worked as a carpenter.  Jack was an honest man, a man of faith, he enjoyed gardening, beekeeping his church family and he loved his family. 

Jack is survived by; his wife, Donna Fortner; children, Ron (& Nan) Fortner, Fonda (& Gerry) Netcher and Tony (& Doris) Fortner; grandchildren, Gera, Jill & Nate; great-grandchildren, Rhine, Lorelei & Zane; sister, Betty; and family dog, Emma Jean as well as the many friends he has collected over the years.  He was preceded in death by; his parents; two brothers, Willard and Dallas; and granddaughter, Janell 

Memorials are encouraged to be made in Jack’s name to either his church, River of Life or Providence Hospice who’s care is greatly appreciated. 

Jack loved his Lord! 

Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 

Death Notices: Norma Jean Willis, Lee Walter Nance, Jack Lee Fortner

Norma Jean Willis a lifelong resident of the Hood River Valley passed away November 4, 2021, at her home in Pine Grove with family by her side. Norma was born April 15, 1930 in Hood River, Oregon to Willis Henry and Margaret Viola (Gaines) Miller. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Lee Walter Nance a lifelong resident of Hood River, Oregon passed away at his home surrounded by family on November 2, 2021.

Lee was born on February 27, 1932, and was 89 years of age at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Jack Lee Fortner passed away November 1, 2021, in Hood River, Oregon. Jack was born April 20, 1933, and was 88 years of age at the time of his passing.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021, at River of Life Assembly with burial to follow at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.