Ronald "Ron" Harvey Fort, 85, of Louisburg, Kansas, (formerly of West Line, MO) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the West Line Christian Church, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Following the service, Ron will be laid to rest in Glenwild Cemetery in Cleveland, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to KC Hospice House.
Born on April 21, 1940, in Green Ridge, MO, he was the son of Oliver and Mildred (Scott) Fort. A proud graduate of Otterville, MO, High School. Ron later found his lifelong career as a pipefitter with the Pipefitters Union Local 533 in Kansas City. After dedicating 35 years to his trade, he retired in 2000, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship and hard work.
Ron married the love of his life, Lois Ann Bryan, on June 19, 1960, in New Franklin, MO. He cherished the role of a father and later as a grandfather and great-grandfather, finding immense joy spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 1963, Ron and Lois made their home in West Line, MO, later they moved to the family farm in 1985, and created countless memories. They relocated to Louisburg, KS, in September of 2024, until his passing.
Ron was a devoted member of the West Line Christian Church, where he contributed his time and talents to the community he loved. Ron enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, woodworking, playing pool, working on his model train, and flying remote control planes. He especially cherished making hobby horses for the small children in his life, showcasing his creativity and devotion to family.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Doris; his brother, Bill; cousin, Billy Dean Fort who he loved as a brother; step-grandson; and numerous friends and relatives whom he loved. He is survived by his wife, Lois, of the home; his children: William "Bill" Fort of West Line, MO; Angela Lane of Independence, MO; Cynthia Boatwright of Harrisonville, MO; and Dianna “DeDe” Giro of Lake of the Ozarks, MO; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren with another on the way; and the door was always open for those who needed love.
