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Thomas Fortt Obituary

Thomas Alden Fortt 10/2/1937 4/7/2019 Tom was born in Detroit, MI and moved to Eugene, OR in 1947. After serving in US Navy, he graduated from University of Oregon with a business degree. He then moved to Tacoma, where he was owner/broker for Fortt Realtors and Fortt Business Sales from 1970-2019. Tom was an avid reader, walker, sailor and motorcyclist. Tom is survived by wife Enny, sons, James and Javier, and daughter Hallie. Please sign the online guestbook. www.tuellmckee.com 253-272-1414

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 21, 2019.

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Jason Earrame

August 1, 2019

I was glad to know you as one of my clients over the last few years. I am glad that I got to know you in our many meetings at McDonald's with your tubs of papers and big plans. Fare well.

Hank Jeske

June 15, 2019

June 16, 2019

Always a shock to learn the passing of one's best friend. Distance and occupations have kept us separated these many years from visits, but in my mind I frequently draw on many fabulous memories of the adventures we had during our college days and both of us working for Hertz car rental to pay for college. And I will always remember the beautiful visit we had when you came to our home at Heceta Beach, Oregon. I will be looking forward to our getting together again. Hopefully you will be waiting with a Vespa.

Hank Jeske

Kim Pitchford

April 18, 2019

May you finally live it up st the end of the bridge Tom and May you be at complete and utter bliss from here on out. God has you now sir. May your legacy as a hero who served our country live on. You will missed by my dad and I. Thank you for serving our country and we love you Tommy.

William Pitchford

April 18, 2019

TOM I MISS YOU AND YOUR PHONE CALLS WITH YOUR SENCE OF HUMOR. WE SHARED A LOT OF GOOD TIMES TOGETHER. YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MY BEST BUDDY FROM HIGH SCHOOL, NAVY AND BUSINESS LIFE. I KNOW GOD LOVES YOU AND HAS A PLACE FOR YOU.

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