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Allen B. Fortier, 81, passed away at Chandler House in Yakima on October 31, 2009 surrounded by family and caregivers.
Allen was born on July 25, 1928. His father, Wilbert, emigrated to the U.S. from Alberta, Canada. His mother, Marion Griffith, was originally from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Allen grew up in Yakima in the house his father built on 19th Ave. He attended St. Paul's School and Marquette High School. In 1946 he attended Gonzaga University for his undergraduate studies. He and Elinor F. Tholen were married at St. Paul's Cathedral on August 28, 1950. Allen and Lin lived in Spokane and then moved to Moscow , Idaho where Allen transferred to the University of Idaho Law School.
After graduating in 1954, Allen, Lin and the first two of their fine children returned to Yakima where Allen practiced law for 33 years with the firm of Roberts, Kirschenman and Fortier. Allen and Lin moved to Selah in 1970, where they lived for 39 years.
After retiring in 1990, Allen and Lin were able to travel to Mexico, the Panama Canal and Hawaii. Allen was a lifelong student with a focus on the U.S. Civil War.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years; five children, Mary Brunelle (Allan) of Yakima, Marcia Lofland (Gary) of Yakima, Mark Fortier (Laurie) of Olympia, Val Fortier (Debi) of Pasco and Jon Fortier (Jan) of Snohomish; three grandchildren, Melissa Fortier, Aaron Fortier and Haley Fortier; one brother, Phillip Fortier of Seattle; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Rooney, and his parents.
"They whom we Love and lose are no longer where they were before.
They are now...Wherever We Are."
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with interment to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Dear Lin and Fortier family,
My sympathy to each of you at this time of loss. My prayers are with you as you transition this change & process of grief.
Lin, I hold you in my heart and with special prayers.
Lovingly in Jesus & Mary,
Sr. Mary Ann Herres
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My father Art Kirschenmann and your husband, father and grandfather Allen shared may years together at the Larson building and at the Legal Center also know as the "squirrel cage."
I remember Allen for his sense of humor and quick wit. Every time I visited the office he always made me feel welcomed and had something witty to say to brighten my day.
Allen Fortier was one of the good guys.
My heart felt condolences to the family.
Mark Kirschenmann
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