Seattle, Washington
FORTUN, STEVE Steve Fortun, 52, of La Quinta, passed away April 4, 2006 of complications from cancer. He died quietly at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 6, 1954 in Portland, OR. Steve started his career in the food service business in 1970. He worked for The Schwartz Brothers...
Read MoreWhat a great loss this earth suffered losing you! You were a great boss and great person. You all made my days at Stockpot enjoyable and educational. You are greatly missed Steve. Hugs and warm thoughts always. Wendy Blake
Wendy Blake
April 05, 2022 | Work
I worked for Steve at the Bellevue Butcher Restaurant in 1974. He was a great guy to work for. He was a natural leader, a hard worker and fair. Steve possessed a great sense of humor, which served to defuse many a tense moment that would arise in our fast-paced lunch environment. He taught me everything I needed to know about being a kitchen manager and because of that training, I went on to enjoy success in that role for several Seattle area restaurants. He was the kind of boss that I...
John Melgard
May 05, 2006 | Shoreline, WA
To the Fortun family,
I was saddened to hear about Steve's passing. He was a teacher, a mentor, and a great guy. Steve taught me how to cook steaks and manage a kitchen at the Butcher restaurant when I was a teenager. Yet, it was his passion and dedication to being the very best that has stayed with me these past 30 years.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Marcia Engstrom
Mark Engstrom
May 05, 2006 | Newport Beach, CA
To: Janet (LS) Fortun and The Fortun Family:
Our hearts ache and our eyes cry. What a great man in every way! Your inner strength to heal will come from your caring hearts.
Janet, you were an incredible wife, friend and caretaker to the "Big Guy" and even though you were the "Littlest" you were the "BIGGEST" IN HIS HEART. We thank you for all you did for him. We thank you all for being at his side.
Steve not only had an everlasting zest for life, but a...
Suzanne & Rob Fleming
April 28, 2006 | Medina, WA
Dear Linda & Family - Our sympathy to you and your entire family on the passing of your brother. Your love and support of each other is inspirational and we know you have many happy memories to hold dear to your hearts.
Linda & Ian Gleadle
April 26, 2006 | Woodinville, WA
Janet,Leonard,Nancy,Kevin,Mike,Lind
a, and Mary. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you durning this time. Steve will be in our hearts and always remembered.
Debbie (Fortun) Stewart
April 21, 2006 | Happy Valley, OR
My thoughts are with you Janet, Kevin, Mike and the Fortun family. Steve was a great man whom I’m proud to have known and worked with. His legacy is larger than life and will live on forever.
Kylene Knapp
April 21, 2006 | Lake Forest Park, WA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Iliana and Alvaro R Gonzalez and Family
April 20, 2006 | Miami, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lisa Muller
April 20, 2006 | Renton, WA
