Robert Lee Fortner (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Robert Lee Fortner, 87, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home in Bolivar, Missouri. He was born to Jeseph and Flossie (Walker) Fortner on February 4, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Bob was a dedicated fire fighter, having served for 40 years, most of those years in Independence, Missouri. He made it to captain in the Fire Department before retiring.
Although Bob was a devoted fire fighter, his great passion was horses. Along with his fire fighting career, Bob spent a lot of his time as a horse farrier. He was very passionate for his horses and they were his claim to fame.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Hollace, of the home; his nine children, Jan Carrenden, Pam Fortner, Kathy Morse, Mike Fortner, Michael Kellog, Kelley Kellog, Nancy Scofield, Mark Flinn, and Angela Flinn; twenty-seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Robert are Saturday, November 14 at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bolivar, Missouri. Visitation will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the church until the time of service.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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