IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Harry Edsel
Porter
December 18, 1923 – September 11, 2013
Obituary
Harry Edsel Porter passed away on September 11, 2013, at the age of 89. He was born in Riddleton, TN, December 18, 1923, and had three older brothers and a younger sister. He graduated from Littleton HS, in Nashville, TN, and moved to Edgemont, SD in 1944. Harry married Esther Terry on June 6, 1945. They had two children, Terry Lee (now in California) and Doug (now in Texas). Years later, they adopted a son (now in South Dakota).
He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years. His sister Ruth, his children, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren survive him.
Harry had many interests throughout his life, including his beloved paper route and model airplanes. He loved woodworking and photography (he even developed his own film). He had a ham radio and used it to talk to his brothers in Tennessee. He was an avid coin and stamp collector. He liked to gather old bicycle parts, put them together, and give the "new" bikes away. An avid gardener of flowers and vegetables, his variety of irises was incredible and he shared bulbs with anyone who asked. His mother's peonies, transplanted from Tennessee, still bloom in his backyard in Edgemont.
When the U.S. entered WWII, much to his chagrin, he was unable to join the Merchant Marines because of his asthma. Instead, he made his contribution by selling stamps and war bonds. His sales were ranked 10th in the nation, and he was chosen to make a movie about the war effort with Cornelia Fort.
Harry was a railroader for over 40 years beginning on the Burlington Route. He was scheduled for a short time out of Sheridan, WY, but the majority and remainder of his career was out of Edgemont, SD. He retired in 1985.
Harry was a proud Master at Masonic Mountain View Lodge #161 in Edgemont, a member of the Fraternal Oder of Eagles Aerie #2711 of Gillette, WY, and belonged to several unions and organizations.
A memorial tribute will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Pine Hills Retirement Community Chapel in Hot Springs, SD with reception and gathering immediately following in the facility's dining room.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Harry by giving the gift of your presence to someone you love while they can still enjoy your thoughtfulness and friendship. Take the time to make a phone call, drop by for a visit, write a letter, or send a card with pictures.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years. His sister Ruth, his children, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren survive him.
Harry had many interests throughout his life, including his beloved paper route and model airplanes. He loved woodworking and photography (he even developed his own film). He had a ham radio and used it to talk to his brothers in Tennessee. He was an avid coin and stamp collector. He liked to gather old bicycle parts, put them together, and give the "new" bikes away. An avid gardener of flowers and vegetables, his variety of irises was incredible and he shared bulbs with anyone who asked. His mother's peonies, transplanted from Tennessee, still bloom in his backyard in Edgemont.
When the U.S. entered WWII, much to his chagrin, he was unable to join the Merchant Marines because of his asthma. Instead, he made his contribution by selling stamps and war bonds. His sales were ranked 10th in the nation, and he was chosen to make a movie about the war effort with Cornelia Fort.
Harry was a railroader for over 40 years beginning on the Burlington Route. He was scheduled for a short time out of Sheridan, WY, but the majority and remainder of his career was out of Edgemont, SD. He retired in 1985.
Harry was a proud Master at Masonic Mountain View Lodge #161 in Edgemont, a member of the Fraternal Oder of Eagles Aerie #2711 of Gillette, WY, and belonged to several unions and organizations.
A memorial tribute will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Pine Hills Retirement Community Chapel in Hot Springs, SD with reception and gathering immediately following in the facility's dining room.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Harry by giving the gift of your presence to someone you love while they can still enjoy your thoughtfulness and friendship. Take the time to make a phone call, drop by for a visit, write a letter, or send a card with pictures.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs.
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