John Rene FORTIER

John Rene Fortier, PhD. Husband, father, brother, son. We feel the loss of his gentle soul, youthful heart and brilliant mind. He had the ability to inspire people of all ages to read beyond the text, to dream, to imagine, and to fulfill those aspirations. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah (nee Lindblom) and daughter, Marieke (Richie) Brevaire; his mother-in-law, Evelyne Lindblom and sisters, Michelle (Daryl) Meyers and Susan (John) Miles. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E. Lee Street on Friday, September 23, at 9:00 a.m. Visitation at the funeral home EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Road, Thursday, September 22, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Interment at East Lawn Palms Cemetery following the Mass at church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Arthritis Association.Published on Tucson.com on 9/21/2005.