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.