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Donald Edmun Porter
May 4, 1925 ~ September 11, 2016 (age 91) 91 Years Old Light a Candle
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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on September 15, 2016
I was just thinking about how Don stopped the bus one afternoon to free a deer that had gotten stuck in a fence. He was a true role model for so many of us as we were growing up. My thoughts will be with your family tomorrow. Lisa Albright Miller
Message from Gary Novak
September 15, 2016 9:19 PM
Another of the great individuals I had the pleasure of working with at Leo!
Message from Gary Novak
September 15, 2016 9:19 PM
Another of the great individuals I had the pleasure of working with at Leo!
Message from Jennifer Nolan
September 15, 2016 8:14 PM
I am truly sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful Man and Great bus driver, and I am sure a lot more, May God's Love give you comfort, Jenny Nolan
A candle was lit by Jennifer Nolan
on September 15, 2016 8:11 PM
Message from Signa (Falk) Shuff
September 15, 2016 8:09 PM
So glad I made it to the viewing tonight and got to speak to each of you girls. Deepest sympathies for your loss. So glad I knew your family. We lived on the wrong side of the road so Matt and Faye never got to ride his bus, but when I posted on Facebook, this was daughter Faye's response:
He was such a wonderful man! Great memories visiting his house a few times when we lived on the county line. He was like an extra grandpa that lived so close. We lived on the wrong side of the road so Matt and Faye never got to ride his bus
He was such a wonderful man! Great memories visiting his house a few times when we lived on the county line. He was like an extra grandpa that lived so close. We lived on the wrong side of the road so Matt and Faye never got to ride his bus
Message from Deborah (Krueckeberg) Shafer, Decatur, IN
September 15, 2016 7:36 PM
Dear Porter Family, my deepest sympathy to all of you. I met Don through Tom Frank. He was a very nice man...but a little ornery too. May God provide you with strength & comfort during this difficult time. Rest in peace Don.
Message from Christy Cass Walker
September 15, 2016 7:25 PM
My family was the last stop on Don Porter's bus route, which means we got to spend lots of time with him every day -- across Tonkel Road, past the County Line cheese factory, through the dip on Amstutz that flooded after lots of rain -- no stops for miles until we got back into Leo territory, but somehow with Don as our driver and WMEE on the radio, that was OK. That bus route ran right around Don's own farm, and that made it seem like we were part of his neighborhood. I always tried to sit right behind Don's driver seat, and we would wiggle fingers at each other across the seats. How did you know Don was a terrific man? Because his rear-view mirror was always ringed with kids' school pictures. Everybody wanted to share their pictures with Don. He was kind and gentle and always got us safely to and from school. Thank you, Don, for your service and kindness to the kids of Leo in your care over the years.
A candle was lit by Carolyn Jefferson
on September 14, 2016 10:13 PM
Message from Amy Hullinger
September 14, 2016 8:20 PM
So sorry for your loss. He was a true gentleman and the best kind of human being. I was privileged to have known him-Amy (Fairchild) Hullinger. Leo-Class of '94
Message from Bryan Kaylor
September 14, 2016 8:18 PM
This wonderful man was my bus driver through most of elementary and middle school and again when I was coaching volleyball at Leo. His kind words and heart will be missed. I always enjoyed having a conversation with Don when I would run into him around Leo. My thoughts and prayers with your family. He will most certainly be missed and lived a life worth emulating.
A candle was lit by Amanda West Liges
on September 14, 2016 7:03 PM
Message from Bridget "Curry" Rizzo
September 14, 2016 6:35 PM
A truly wonderful human being. My "families" bus driver for most of our school life. Instilled life long lessons. Such a sweet person, even coming to my wedding ;) he will be so very missed.
A candle was lit by Stephanie Vorndran-Bushur
on September 14, 2016 6:21 PM
Message from Stephanie Vorndran-Bushur
September 14, 2016 6:20 PM
Don was a sweet, kind man who always had a smile on his face. He came to our house for many years as our bus driver. God bless him and his family.
A candle was lit by Maurine Holle
on September 14, 2016 12:40 PM
A DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent on September 14, 2016
Don was such a great neighbor to us. We enjoyed his many cards to us and our children. We also will miss his friendly chats. We will miss him as our neighbor and friend. Brad, Angie, Erica and Mason Pulfer
Message from Bernadette Koch
September 14, 2016 9:38 AM
Girls , Sorry for your loss
Message from Whitney Thompson
September 13, 2016 10:23 PM
Donald was a wonderful man and i am very glade i was able to know him. He always brightened my day with his smile and his winks. He will be greatly missed! I am sorry i will not be able to be a part of his calling as I will have to be at work! I just wanted to let you all know that you all are in my prayers and thank you for the opportunity to know such a wonderful man. R.I.P to my buddy!
Message from Richard and Pauline Worman
September 13, 2016 7:31 PM
One fine man ......Ennjoyed many Leo ball games with Donald.
A DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent on September 12, 2016
With all our love and sympathy, Kathy & Kevin Amy & Bruce Gwen Nancy & Mike Mary & Gary
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