Janet (Hinde) Fortune

Janet (Hinde) Fortune, of Huron,  passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born on September 27, 1942, to Ray and Helen (Weilnau) Hinde.

Janet was a devoted educator, earning her Bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace College in 1963. She dedicated 32 years of her career to teaching at Huron City Schools and later served as a substitute teacher at EHOVE for over 10 years. Her passion for teaching spanned over seven decades, touching the lives of countless students. She was committed to supporting her children and grandchildren, from teaching Sunday School to being a Cub Scout Den Mother to countless sporting competitions and performances. She was a longtime member of Huron United Methodist Church.

Janet married her beloved husband, Arnold Fortune, on August 3, 1963, and they celebrated over 60 years of marriage. Arnold survives her, along with their three sons: Jeffrey Fortune (Sandy) of Clermont, FL, Patrick Fortune (Trish) of Carnegie, PA, and Andy Fortune (Becky) of Huron, OH. She was a proud grandmother to Dexter Fortune of Clermont, FL, Conor Fortune (Maddie Clouse) of Noblesville, IN, Mason Fortune of Lorain, OH, Olivia Fortune of New Haven, CT, Baylor (Christian) Zeik of Willoughby, OH, Alexandra Fortune (Mike Tejchman) of Crafton, PA, and Abram Fortune of Huron, OH. She is also survived by her sisters, Judy Halter of Huron, OH and Georgia Hinde of New York, NY, as well as her brother-in-law, Bob (Norma) Fortune of Columbia Station, OH.

Family and friends may call on Monday, July 1, 2024, from 4 - 6 PM at Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, 410 Main St., Huron 44839. A private family burial will take place at a later date. 

Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, Huron, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com. 

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