Loraine J. Fortner's Obituary
Loraine J. Fortner, 90, passed away on December 8, 2014 in Tacoma, WA. She was born on July 20, 1924 in Tacoma, WA to Axel Herman and Gertrude (Kittelson) Garstad.
Loraine worked as an office manager for a number of real estate and Engineering Firms in Tacoma. She was a hard worker, working right up until the age of 80. She loved walking the isles of her favorite stores Fred Meyer and Kmart looking for sales, especially coats. High on the list of her favorite things was going out to lunch, the Thursday night catch up over a margarita with her daughter and running a well run office.
She is survived by her daughter Sharon (Ken) Lehmen; son Darrel Fortner; grandson Richard Eddy and great-grandsons Taylor and Ryan. Loraine was preceded in death by her husband Lester Otto, son Keith L. Fortner and sister Delores Martin.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
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