Sally A. Fortney
August 19, 1938 - January 31, 2014
Obituary
Fortney, Sally A. (Weber)
MADISON-Sally A. (Weber) Fortney, age 75, passed away on Jan. 31, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare, in Fitchburg. She was born on Aug. 19, 1938, in Columbus, Wis., the daughter of Marvin and Ethel Weber. Sally attended Shady Lawn and St. John’s Elementary Schools. She graduated from Waterloo High School in 1955 and went to work for Wisconsin Bell for two years. Sally joined the U.S. Air Force in 1957 and was stationed in Syracuse, N.Y. for two years. Sally returned to Wisconsin Bell/AT&T where she retired in 1992 after 35 years of service. Sally was active with the Badger Kennel Club for 26 years, the Norwegian Elkhound Club for 27 years and the Western Waukesha County Dog Training Club for 10 years. Her passions included dancing, her dogs and her family. Sally is survived by her sons, Michael (Kristie) Fortney of Watertown and Tim Fortney of Madison; grandchildren, Amber Fortney of Doylestown, Wis. and Corey Lechner of Tacoma, Wash.; a brother David (Kay) Weber of Waterloo, and very special friend, Jim Feifarek. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 1:30 pm. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens following the service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from Noon until time of service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any animal foundation of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
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Visitation
Wed Apr 16, 2014 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Wed Apr 16, 2014 @ 1:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Sally Fortney and Elkhounds
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Marlene Cordes
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Sally and I worked together at Madison Dance Club when she was teaching ballroom dance. She was always dedicated to her work and her students. I didn't know about it so much at the dance studio, but we also shared a love of animals. One time when I visited her house, I became acquainted with a breed that I was not familiar with, her Keeshond. I was so impressed with this dog and how beautiful and well natured it was, that I finally got one a few years later. That dog, Jasmin was my most beloved dog EVER. I have since done fostering and always wanted another Keeshond. I finally found one in Minnesota at a rescue that would consider an out of state adopter. I drove 5 hours one way to get that dog. She too is an absolute delight. While I love all dogs, Keeshonden are now my favorite and that's due to Sally.
Marlene Cordes
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Kari Olson
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I first met Sally back in the 1980's , at Milwaukee Dog Training Obedience Trial, when we were both showing a Norwegian Elkhound in obedience. I invited her to join the Greater Milwaukee Norwegian Elkhound Association, which she did and remained a member until her death.
She and Jim helped us in the rescue of Norwegian Elkhounds, making room in their home for two of our rescued dogs in need. They were only two of the many dogs this kind hearted woman took in. Bless her for her love of her dogs and her soft heart to animals. You are missed Sally.
Kari Olson