Chad Michael Fortin

Phoenix, Ariz. - Chad Michael Fortin, 36, passed away on June 9, 2005, due to a motorcycle accident in Phoenix, Ariz. He was born on May 6, 1969, in Watertown to the late Torrence Fortin and Belva (Schultz) Fortin. His younger years were spent in the Conde area, later he moved to Williston, N.D. with his mother and stepfather, Dale Laacher. In 1986 the family moved to Phoenix, Ariz. He married in 1990 and three children were born to this union. Chad was a loving, caring father to Bryant, Courtney and Kiley. He was employed at L&M for four years, Precise-Perigee-Pilot Engineering for 13 years and Nelson Engineering in Phoenix for the last year. Chad enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, quad riding and being with his children, family and friends. He spent most of his weekends at his mothers in Prescott Valley, Ariz. using his creative talents, designing and creating many different projects. Chad also worked with the artist, Robert J. Miley. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Belva and Dale Lacher of Prescott Valley Ariz.; his soul mate and best friend Erica Eranio of Prescott Valley, Ariz., stepmother Victoria Fortin of Doland, grandmother Lorene Fortin of Doland, son Bryant Fortin of Phoenix, daughters Courtney and Kiley Fortin of Phoenix, sisters Valerie Remily of Conde, Vonda (Shawn) Frericks of Ashton, brother Hal (Laurie) Fortin of Conde, stepsister Lori (Joe) Wetch of Fargo, N.D., stepbrother Dan (Erin) Lacher of Midland, Mich., nieces and nephews Tyler Maas, Tasha Maas, Justin Frericks, Hilary Frericks, Holly (Jake) Cordell, Nick (Jessica) Griffan, Daniel Barton and Nicole Barton, several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father Terry Fortin, his paternal grandfather Victor Fortin, maternal grandparents Vella and Earl Schultz, maternal great-grandparents Leslie and Belva Benson and uncle Bob Fortin. A memorial service was held Wednesday evening June 15, 2005 at Prescott Valley, Ariz.