Bruce R. Porter |
| Posted 2017-11-03 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Friday, November 3, 2017 <<< Bruce R. Porter, 82, passed away Oct. 12, 2017. He was the son of Elizabeth Jane (Hester) Porter and J. Kenneth Porter, born on Aug. 22, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri. The family moved to Santa Ana, California three years later. Bruce graduated high school at Santa Ana. He married and divorced twice and had four children: Mark, Kimberly, Molly, and Kelly. Bruce entered the U.S. Army in 1955, teaching special operation units at different bases in the U.S. at headquarters in Paris, France. He studied martial arts in Korea. Along with his reserve years, he spent eight years with the Army and was proud to serve, earning an honorable discharge. After his military service, Bruce went to Long Beach State on the G.I. Bill and achieved a B.A. Most of his working career was spent with Ford Motor Company, reaching regional parts manager for the Western States. He traveled to many dealerships, setting up new parts departments. In Missoula, Montana, Bruce met his love, Pam Dalton. On June 17, 1978, they became one. After moving to Washington state, they bought a boat and made Puget Sound their home for many years. After visiting the Colorado River area several winters, Lake Havasu City was picked for their retirement years. Bruce, his mother and Pam moved here 20 years ago. Bruce loved being a member of the Elks #2399 and lunched there weekly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Kenneth Porter and daughter Molly Garcia. Bruce is survived by Pam, son Mark Porter, daughters Kim Coenen and Kelly Porter, Pam’s family, grandchildren Lliam Porter, Kaley (Travis) Perry, Rebecca (Chris) McNelis, Kyle Coenen; three great- grandchildren, with another on the way, and cousin Sandra Schneider. Per Bruce’s request, there will be no service. But he would be glad to know you had a Bloody Mary for him. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Send thoughts and condolences to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. |
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