Memorial Service Planned for Paradise Lakes Resort Owner

A memorial service is planned for Monday, Nov. 28, foowner John E. Forier of Lutz.

Forier was killed Sunday, Nov. 20, when the 1997 Mercury SUV he was driving veered off a roadway.

Forier's girlfriend, Pam Tanner, was a passenger in the vehicle, Paradise Lakes comptroller Stephanie Gibson said. She was taken to a Texas hospital.

Tanner is in critical condition, but specifics are unknown by the resort at this time, Gibson said.

The 1997 Mercury SUV Forier was driving veered off a roadway Sunday evening, according to ConnectAmarillo.com, a Texas news website.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said Forier overcorrected back, which sent the SUV skidding across both lanes, according to ConnectAmarillo.com

Forier, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and pronounced dead on scene, the news report stated.

According to the news report, Tanner — who was unidentified at the time of the report — was wearing a seatbelt.

Everyone at Paradise Lakes Resort is still hoping for a recovery for Pam, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families, Gibson said.

The memorial for John Forier will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at the resort.