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Norman Fortner, a much-loved husband, father, and teacher was called to Heaven, Friday afternoon, April 12, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy and daughter, Sally of Albuquerque. Born July 21, 1930 in Bloomfield, Missouri, he grew up on the family farm. In 1950, he served in the U. S. Army 37th Infantry Division in Korea. He survived the battle at the Chosin Reservoir, and was later wounded in the Pyong Chang Pass. After the Army, he attended The University of Missouri at Columbia and Wayne State at Detroit. He studied history as well as earning a degree in education. He enlisted in the USAF Reserve where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 1965, Mr. Fortner entered teaching and taught Special Education in the Moriarty and Santo Domingo schools. After retiring, he pursued gardening and his love of history. Services will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2002, 10:00 a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 7550 Eubank NE, with Pastor Arthur Kuehnert officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be members from the Albuquerque Chapter Order of the Purple Heart. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to New Mexico Animal Friends P.O. Box 40189 Albuq. 87196-0189. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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