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Janet Fortune Obituary
Sep 27, 1942 - Jun 20, 2024
Huron
Janet (Hinde) Fortune, 81, of Huron, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2024.
She was born Sept. 27, 1942, to Ray and Helen (Weilnau) Hinde.
Janet was a devoted educator, earning her Bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace College in 1963. She dedicated 32 years of her career to teaching at Huron City Schools and later served as a substitute teacher at EHOVE for over 10 years. Her passion for teaching spanned over seven decades, touching the lives of countless students. She was committed to supporting her children and grandchildren, from teaching Sunday School to being a Cub Scout Den Mother to countless sporting competitions and performances. She was a longtime member of Huron United Methodist Church.
Janet married her beloved husband, Arnold Fortune, on Aug. 3, 1963, and they celebrated over 60 years of marriage. Arnold survives her, along with their three sons, Jeffrey Fortune (Sandy) of Clermont, Florida, Patrick Fortune (Trish) of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, and Andy Fortune (Becky) of Huron. She was a proud grandmother to Dexter Fortune of Clermont, Florida, Conor Fortune (Maddie Clouse) of Noblesville, Indiana, Mason Fortune of Lorain, Olivia Fortune of New Haven, Connecticut, Baylor (Christian) Zeik of Willoughby, Alexandra Fortune (Mike Tejchman) of Crafton, Pennsylvania and Abram Fortune of Huron. She is also survived by her sisters, Judy Halter of Huron and Georgia Hinde of New York, New York, and brother-in-law, Bob (Norma) Fortune of Columbia Station.
Visitation for family and friends will be 4-6 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2024, at Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, 410 Main St., Huron, Ohio, 44839. Private family burial will take place at a later date.
Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, Huron, is assisting family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com.
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Pam Dickey
June 30, 2024
Janet was a fellow sub and great friend. She encouraged me through breast cancer, discouragements at work and made me laugh as we shared our battle stories. She's irreplaceable and will be greatly missed. She was truly a gift.
Katie Fox
June 25, 2024
She was an amazing soul. Loved our conversations. Will miss her dearly.
Janet Bird Lee
June 25, 2024
Mrs. Fortune was the first to give me a chance to babysit for her lovely family. I was only 10 but she and I became very close. She taught me so many wonderful things about life. I had the immense pleasure of seeing her in April after not seeing her for over 20 years. Heaven has gained an angel.
Leslie Hagy-Simon
June 25, 2024
What a beautiful, kind soul. Her passion for teaching was felt and touched by so many, including me, as my 2nd grade teacher. Deepest sympathy and prayers to the entire family.
Hank Lehrer
June 23, 2024
Our kids grew up with Fortune children. I had my first piece of carrot cake over on Orangewood. I was amazed but she was not a bit flustered. A wonderful person and a great neighbor has left us. I am very glad to have known her.
Jennifer Wood
June 22, 2024
What a sweet lady. We truly enjoyed her as a substitute teacher at EHOVE. She will be greatly missed.
Diane and Jim Dudenhoefer
June 22, 2024
Good memories of teaching together long ago at Shawnee School in Huron. May she now rest in God´s welcoming presence and peace.
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